DIY Sewing Kit

Ok, only one more post about the laundry area, I swear!  ;-)  I just thought I would show you a little detail of my DIY Sewing Kit that I put together specifically for this area:

Having to lug out my huge sewing box from the studio when I only need to sew on a button or tack a hem seemed too laborious to me, especially when I'm just trying to get the laundry done.  I tend to keep (hoard, doh!) empty containers, jars, bottles, etc.  Hey, you never know when they will come in handy!  This is one instance where my pack-rattiness paid off!  I happened to have an International Coffee tin that turned out to be perfect for this little project:

All it needed was a pin cushion top and some scrapbook paper goodness.  I broke out my trusty  glue gun and got to work with items from my craft stash.  I covered the plastic lid with batting and a piece of scrap fabric using my low temp glue gun.  (I wouldn't recommend using a true hot glue gun on these lids, it would melt right through!)  I then glued on some coordinating scrapbook paper and Voila!  Cute, useful container.  Of course, I HAD to add a label.  (My labeling obsession continues...)

Next I raided the big sewing box and chose a few items to complete the kit:

I also found a tiny Altoids box that is the perfect size for needles!  (YAY for hoarding containers!)  A few choice thread colors, some miscellaneous buttons, a thimble and a measuring tape from Ikea help round out the kit.  Oh, and I cannot forget to mention my folding fish scissors!  I have had these forever and I think they used to be in my tackle box when I was a kid.  I think... 
Maybe a bit more detail than you needed for a simple sewing kit, huh?  ;-)
Have a great rest of the week!
Cheers!
M J