Pretty and Practical Liberty Fabric Carry Case — Blossom Pattern

Ruth stitched this beautiful Liberty fabric carry case using the Blossom Carry Case pattern by Emma Jones from the Alice Caroline Sew-Along Festival. Made in dark blue denim with Liberty highlights in Betsy Meadow and Capel, the case features an English paper piecing flower on the lid, inside pockets in Liberty Quilt Cotton, and a practical double-slider zip.

“I liked the style of the case but thought I’d make a plainer version using dark blue denim with Liberty highlights. I used some Betsy Meadow B bias binding and some scraps of Capel B organic and Betsy Meadow B that I already had for the EPP flower on the top.”

“I used Liberty Quilt Cotton Floral Glade B for the pocket under the lid and the packets in the side walls.”

“I altered the design slightly by making the sides a bit taller to accommodate some pockets on the inside, the rest of the case was made exactly as per the pattern, including using the materials as specified in the “you will need” list.”

“I’m really pleased with the look and usability of the case. The double slider zip means that the lid opens right up so you can easily get to the things inside. This was my first attempt at making a bag like this but the instructions and accompanying video were easy to follow. I would say that the stiff denim wasn’t particularly easy to work with and as I hadn’t pre-washed it 🙃 I did get some dye transfer and had to keep washing my hands!”