There are some things every home/dorm room/apartment should have in case of emergency:
toilet plunger- need I explain why?
draino (or some earth friendly alternative)-especially necessary if you have long hair
fabric scissors-for when you need to make cut off shorts
some sort of sedative- for the occasional breakup or hyper manic episode (you know who you are)
a mini sewing kit- that's what this post is about!
Whether you're a seamstress or completely naive about sewing, like myself, a mini sewing kit is a must have. I usually keep one in my desk at home and one in my purse, but there are a lot of options out there, depending on your needs. Here are some of my very favorite, affordable options.
I love the bright colors of these and the leather will hold up for a long time.
Island Leather Sewing Kit $14
draino (or some earth friendly alternative)-especially necessary if you have long hair
fabric scissors-for when you need to make cut off shorts
some sort of sedative- for the occasional breakup or hyper manic episode (you know who you are)
a mini sewing kit- that's what this post is about!
Whether you're a seamstress or completely naive about sewing, like myself, a mini sewing kit is a must have. I usually keep one in my desk at home and one in my purse, but there are a lot of options out there, depending on your needs. Here are some of my very favorite, affordable options.
I love the bright colors of these and the leather will hold up for a long time.
Island Leather Sewing Kit $14
source: See Jane WorkThis kitchy sewing kit would make a perfect gift for a new grad.
DIY Sewing Kit $16
source: UOThis cute, stand up, sewing kit is meant to be seen.
Decole Mushroom Sewing Kit $24
source: UOThis very functional twin set includes a sewing kit and a first aid kit and would be perfect for the glove compartment of your car.
Mini First Aid kit & Mini Sewing Kit $9.98
source: Container Store
Perfect for mending a button on the fly (pardon the terrible pun).
In Love Mini Travel Sewing Kit $5.99
There are also plenty of handmade options...
This one looks like a fabric wallet and you can always re-supply the kit when needed.
Mending Kit $12.50
source: Lady Farmers MarketIt amazes me what crafty people can do with an old Altoid's tin.
Mini Fix Kit $9
How cute is the label on this?
source: Polly DangerAnother Altoid tin creation but this one has a removable felt needle book that attaches to top. How smart is that?
Desk Sewing Kit-Forever in Blue Jeans $15
source: Dribs n' DrabsFinally, the mother-load of all "mini" sewing kits. This is a great option if you'll be mending items for more than one person.
Mini Sewing Kit -138 Piece Set $9.49
So what do you think about mini sewing kits? Do you have one?
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39 comments:
i have that last one, and it's saved my sanity (or what's left of it) several times. at it's price i might even go far enough to say that it's a necessity. im still debating that one though, i'll get back to you.
I still have (and use on occasion...) the mini sewing kit my mom gave me when I went to college!
These are so cute and I'm going to go have to bookmark for the future... I currently have one of those standard plastic mini cases that really don't fit together well anymore. I'm a sewing-on-a-button-only type gal. Maybe someday I'll have a need for something more, but for now all I *need* is one of those adorable tins.
I love mini-sewing kits. In fact, I use a small wooden box that a beautiful sacher torte cake from Austria came in....so everytime I need to sew a button back on or stitch a quick hem, I dream of that tasty European chocolate memory!
As a seamstress, I'm usually always prepared for the little tears that happen in life;) However, I just recently lost my mini sewing kit, and I was looking for a new one; thanks for the post, Christina!
this now falls in my NEED category. They are all so perfect.The first two are really catching me. I'm going to get the first one for my purse, a MUST HAVE, because you just really never know, and the second if home, and its so cute that even if I happen to leave it out somewhere visible, I'm ok with that! My 'little' cousin is heading off to college soon, I think I spy a going away gift here too :) Thank you Christina!
Oh my gosh, these are fabulous!!!! I LOVE the first one!
I love these... and, um... I'm a new grad.. can I have the second one please?!?!?! ha!
OMG. I had no idea there were so many cute sewing kits. I love the leather ones. So fun.
I need one! Thank you for sharing so many options. I bring everything to my mom that I need sewn/hemmed but I think it's time I invest in one of these adorable little kits!
These are all great, and a really good idea. especially love the first one.
I need one! They are so adorable!
I do love mini sewing kits!! Very necessary to keep at work. ;)
great post!
I am always lose buttons, so I seriously need to carry something with me!
What fun finds! I too especially like the bright leather ones...
i'll never forget the day in college that we finally realized we should get a plunger! embarrassing!! lol all of those are very cute and very much handy to have around the house!
adorable!!! My mom would fall in love with any of these... Fab NEW week darling! ~XO*
adorable!
hello, love! just thought i would say hello while i'm at a friends house and take advantage of a real computer. :)
I am the worst at this! I need to carry one around with me and these are adorable!
What a great post! I'm slowly building my actual sewing kit, and many of these are way more elaborate than mine! Looks like I have to step it up! (my fave is the altoid tin!)
Oh, these are all so cute! Sadly the tiny sewing kit that I have is from the Ritz. Happy Monday Christina.
sooooooo cute!
Oh my that muffin one is the cutest thing I've ever seen. You always find the best things! Great post and no I don't have on so I'm going to have snatch up one of the ones you featured.
I love the kits you found! I've been needing one for a while but I really want to make my own. At home I have a big kit and at work too... My work/office mate quilts so I have her stuff on hand here, but I want one for my purse. I'm gonna get to work on making my own... your blog inspires me to craft.
Wishing you a great new week!
I don't have one, but these make me think that maybe I'm missing out... love that tin one!
These are just too cute! I don't have a mini sewing kit, but now I want one for sure!
i collect little hotel sewing kits but i don't want to open them but these are great to have.
GREAT list. And of course, if you were going to post pictures of sewing kits, you would find such cute ones! I actually need a travel one - the tough part now is choosing which one.
Those punchy colors are irresistible! I also LOVE that last kit...my mom's sewing set looks like that and it totally reminds me of her...
gooooooooooooooooooood lord these are all so teeny tiny and CUTE!! way cuter than what i have!!!!
So cute! Love them all...especially that cute, vintagey one. What a great gift idea. :)
These are so freaking cute! I actually just got a little owl sewing kit that my mom gave me. I love it!
hey there!
you've got a really lovely blog!:D
and these sewing kits look soo adorable...
xx
i want that lovely sewing kit!!
I love that first sewing kit! Gorgeous and practical! x
I bought mine from Krogers.lol. I'm ashamed but it does the job in a jiffy.
i have a little itsy bitty sewing kit my mom gave me so long ago. but i LOVE it and will have it forever and forever. it comes with me on all trips :)
i totally agree with you! and these are adorable!!!
I was given a needle book several years ago -- I am a serious seamstress and textile person -- and I thought, "oh, cute.." but found out how wonderful it is to use, especially when carrying projects around with me. I have recently been making my own and just posted one on my blog: http://lfntextiles.blogspot.com.
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