Last Updated on July 18, 2022 by Ellen Christian
Having home emergency kits is one way that you can be prepared for any situation. When my Grandmother was a little girl, basic sewing skills were something that every girl and woman new.
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Home Emergency Kits – Sewing Kit
Each home had basic sewing supplies including a sewing kit for repairs and basic sewing. My Grandmother sewed entire outfits, darned socks, and replaced zippers. A lost button wasn’t a huge problem because she always had spare buttons to replace the lost one with. In case of a long term emergency, I created a sewing kit with some basic supplies.
I plan on keeping this sewing kit at home so I used a Mason jar as the container. If you are planning on taking this with you in a bug out bag or survival pack, you may want to find a plastic container instead of the glass Mason jar. You can skip the pin cushion on top if you decide to create the kit in a plastic jar.
Supplies
- Mason jar with lid and ring. Size will depend on how many supplies you want to keep on hand. I use a crystal jelly jar for mine.
- Spool of thread – or several
- Buttons – variety of sizes and colors
- Pins and Needles – I keep my needles in a needle case for safety. Similar to this one on Amazon (needle case).
- Thimble
- Small pair of scissors or hem ripper
- Measuring tape
- Scrap fabric or felt
- Cotton batting
- Tacky glue
Directions
- Cut a circle of fabric slightly larger than the ring of the Mason jar.
- Fit the circle of fabric over the lid and stuff with batting carefully.
- Run a bead of glue around the inside of the ring.
- Press the lid into the ring.
- Trim off any excess fabric or felt. You will need to trim it very tight to the ring to get the lid to fit.
- Add the supplies to your sewing kit and screw on the top tightly.
Now you can add your sewing kit to your home emergency kits and be prepared.
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I remember having a kit like this when I was in grade school for a school project. Now, I totally forgot what should be in the sewing kit.
Well, I definitely need to make one of these. I have so many mason jars laying around. Thanks for the tutorial! Your photos are beautiful too.
I love the simplicity of this craft and how it doesn’t require any sewing LOL! I love making miniature sewing kits, I could see mini mason jars with the supplies as gifts! Thanks for sharing, I think I’ll try to make one once and for all.
Glad to share. Let me know how it works out!
My favortie craft is knitting, but I do need to make up a sewing kit. I have some pants that need buttons, but need to find the stuff to do it.
This helps keep it all in one place.
I LOVE this. Love. This. I don’t typically sew – it’s the one thing I never got down. But so often I go to look for my lil’ sewing kit – and it’s SO TINY i can’t find it. hahah. Also, need a place for buttons. My mom always had this big, beautiful jar with buttons when I was a kid – this could be used for that, too. Great Idea!!!!
Great idea! I made one in a different storage container to take to college with me and I still use it!!!
It really does come in handy!
This is a must for me with kids, so many sewing works to do. Pinned and tweeted.
I know! I have a huge pile of repairs to do! Thanks!
I dont sew but I do have an emergency sewing kit for buttons. I can handle a button but that is about it!
LOL every little bit helps!
love that idea…it would be a great gift for a bridal shower also!!!
Thanks, Rebecca. It would work great for a bridal shower too!
Love it!! Pinned & Tweeted!!
Thanks so much, Jamie!