Audio Equipment Tote

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Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Functional

For: Unisex

Style: Retro / Vintage, Cute

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Materials

Exterior: Black batik printed with a Lime Green Peace Sign. Re-cycled foam from the thrift store, Polar Fleece for Batting, Lining: Lime Green Batik cotton

What was your inspiration?

I needed (2) padded containers to store and carry audio equipment. I made the padded containers out of two foam seat cushions I picked up at the thrift shop for $1.99 ea.

I layed the (2 pcs) of audio equipment on (2) foam cushions and traced around them. Then I used a serated knife to cut completely through the foam. What was left was the negative image of each piece of equipment. I rotary cut quite a few 3 inch strips of Black batik fabric and serged both edges of the fabric strips. I wound the strips around and around the cushions to cover completely. Some hand stitching kept the strips neat and tight.

I covered two large squares of 1 inch thick foam with Lime Green batik to cover the bottom of the cushions. See photo showing bottom of cushion.

I made a couple of pads and straps covered with black batik, and used velcro to hold the audio equipment in place. A lime green button serves as an indicator where to release the velcro when using the equipment.

I made an over-sized tote with a big front pocket to store the cushion storage containers.

What are you most proud of?

I love the function of the custom equipment storage tote. The padded storage containers protect my equipment when traveling.

And, I can always use the oversized tote as an overnight bag.