From the maker

Carry the essentials in style in this handy set that includes a handy fold-up organizer and a bonus hot tools sleeve.

They’ll keep your essentials organized at home or on the road!

The Organizer has mesh and vinyl pockets for visible storage. A deep zippered pocket on the bottom on the inside is perfect for larger items. A zippered pocket on the outside conceals an attached Hanging Strap that enables the Organizer to be hung from a rod or hook.

A coordinating Hot Tools Sleeve has two compartments, including an outer pocket for cords.

Organizer: 27-1/2in H x 12in W when open, 9in H x 12n W x 3in D when closed Hot Tools Sleeve: 13-1/2in H x 6in W

NOTE TO CUSTOMERS: Travel Essentials 2.0 is an update of our popular Travel Essentials pattern which was released in 2013.

In addition to greatly improving the illustrations and layout, we added a hanging strap, an exterior zippered pocket, and reduced the visible stitching lines on the outside.

We have also filmed an Add-on Video to help you and your customers make the project.

Since the Travel Essentials 2.0 pattern includes a coupon to get the Add-On Video at no charge, we would recommend that they purchase the new and improved version of the pattern.

CLASS INFO: Travel Essentials 2.0 makes a great class for all levels of sewists, from beginners to more advanced makers.

We'd suggest two half-day or one full-day class for this project and would recommend that students make the Organizer in class. A demo of the steps for the Hot Tools Sleeve should be sufficient for them to finish that part of the project on their own outside of class.

If you split it into two classes, we'd suggest that you cover Steps II - IV in the first class, covering preparation of the various components of the Organizer (binding, handles and straps, and pockets). Students can finish the components and return to assemble the Organizer in the second class.

We recommend that students read the pattern and watch the Add-on Videos before coming to class. They should also come to class with their fabric quilted and everything cut out and labeled for the Organizer. So, they should complete all of steps I. Cut and Quilt on pages 2 and 3 of the pattern before coming to class.

Printed Paper Pattern Finished Size: Various Final Product: Bag/Tote/Purse Technique Used: Standard Machine Sewing Skill Level: Beginner

Travel Essentials 2.0 Organizer