Make a sewing kit
This kit can be used to roll your sewing in and to cover your work table to protect your fabric while you are sewing.
Use a 36-inch square of muslin. Make a ¼-inch hem on all sides.
To make the hem, turn the edge of the fabric over ¼ inch and press. Turn this over once again and press. Pin or baste around the hem. Pressing eliminates many hours of basting.
Miter the corners. Open the corners and fold along diagonal dotted line as shown in the diagram. Refold the hem and press.
Start to stitch in the center of one side and continue to stitch all around the square. Stitch as near the edge of the hem as possible. Remove your sewing kit from the machine when you finish stitching and tie ends of the threads. Pull out the basting and press your sewing kit. Trim off the extra fabric in each corner.
Place an 8 x 12-inch pocket in the center of this square to hold your pattern and sewing equipment. See “Pockets,” [page 12].