Operation Toy Box
Kids Helping Kids: Project Craft Bag
For
"Kid Kit" Project
and
Operation Toy Box
Here's a simple project that can made with basic sewing skills and encourages helping all at the same time.
Materials Needed
- Fabric (alternative fabric sources)
- Thread
- Webbing (optional)
Directions
All Directions are for ½" seams.
Cut fabric 14" by 39" or 2 pieces 14" by 20"
Assembly
- For fabric cut 14" by 39" - fold fabric in half right sides together to measure 14" by 19½" - seam the 19½" edges. Use a seam finish or double stitch for added strength.
- For fabric cut 14" by 20" - Place two pieces of fabric with right sides together - seam the two 20" edges and one 14" edge. Use a seam finish or double stitch each seam for added strength.
At top 14" open edge press under ½", matching wrong sides of the fabric. Press under 1", enclosing ½" raw edge. Top stitch hem in to place.
Mark in 2 ½" from the seams on both sides of the bag from both seam edges, on the outside of the bag.
For Straps
- Webbing Straps - cut two straps 10" long. Seal ends of straps either with heat or a seam finish such as zig zag.
- Self Cloth Straps - Cut 2 pieces of fabric 2 ½" by 11". Fold under by ½" on each 2 ½" edge. Fold under ½" on both 11" edges. Fold strip in half Matching 11" edges. Press and top stitch all sides of the strap ¼" from the edge. Repeat for second strap.
To attach the straps - Line up the hemmed edge of the bag with the edge of the straps,on the outside of the bag and with the marks that are 2 ½" from the seam. Stitch as in diagram.
Turn bag right sides out and press.
Let kids know you care. Fillout a page from Operation Toy Box to include in each bag.
Tips
Use bright colors and durable fabric.
Double stich the seams, on the seam allowances by stitching ¼" from the original seam.
Let kids know YOU care! Fill out a preprinted letter from Operation Toy Box and insert it into your Craft Bag. Once you print the letter, you may make as many copies of it as necessary. Who knows, you may hear from the child who received a "Kid Kit" with your bag attached!
Send Completed bags and letters to:
- Operation Toy Box, Inc
- 114 Whites Lane
- Louisburg NC 27549
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