Marimekko DIY Emergency Kit

by Wendy at myfrenchtwist.com

6 Materials

30 Minutes

Easy

A stylish little organizer to keep in your car or office... filled with nifty supplies! And it's made from a potholder!

BUY A CUTE POTHOLDER

A few years ago, someone gave me a cute little organizer made from a potholder. Very cute, I thought. Then I tossed it into a drawer in my office. Little did I then realize that it would become a lifesaver! So, I decided to make some for my friends. First, I bought a Marimekko potholder online.

ATTACH LOOP TO POTHOLDER

I cut a 4 1/2″ strip of double folded bias tape, then attached it to the top inside of the potholder, stitching it in place. This forms a loop for a button.

ATTACH THE BUTTON

I found a beautiful, little vintage button that I stitched to the outside of the potholder.

MAKE & ATTACH A YO-YO FLOWER

To make this flower, all you need is a fun scrap of fabric. You can follow this tutorial on how to make a yo-yo fabric flower. Then stitch the flower in place with a needle and thread.

MAKE & ATTACH BOHO FLOWER

With a contrasting scrap of fabric, make a raw-edge Boho fabric flower and stitch it to the center of the first flower. See how to make a Boho flower here.

ATTACH ZIPLOC BAGS TO POTHOLDER

Take about 5 Ziploc snack bags and place them on top of each other. Using a needle and thread, make a secure stitch through the bottom center of the pile. Then stitch it to the center inside of the potholder.