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DIY: Denim Wrench Case

CasaSugar — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:15:23 -0800

If my Handyman Holiday Gift Guide wasn't good enough for you, perhaps you'd like to DIY a gift for your favorite hunky household helper. If your handyman has every tool in the toolbox, consider making him this Denim Wrench Case made by Cut Out + Keep member Eva G, which holds a full set of wrenches and rolls up into itself. All you'll need for this product is a few pieces of denim or other sturdy fabric (try canvas), embroidery thread, a needle, scissors, and an elastic band. Eva gave the case to her father last Christmas and embroidered his initials onto the case to personalize it. I love how the color of the red thread pops! It's also very masculine looking - what genuine handyman could argue with that? To learn how to make this wrench case, and to see it rolled up, read more.

Line your wrenches up on a paper bag, with about half an inch to an inch of space between each wrench. Using a ruler, trace a straight-lined outline around the wrenches, adding an inch on each of the sides and the bottom to allow for your hem. Add four inches to the top of the outline, and draw a straight line for the top, making a trapezoid shape.
Cut out your pattern.
Using your piece of denim or canvas, cut out the fabric using your pattern.
Next, cut out a thinner trapezoid shape. The thinner shape should be half the diameter of your first piece of fabric. The fabric should also be two inches longer than the larger piece of the case. This will allow room for sewing each wrench pocket
Now, sew the exterior hem on the larger piece of fabric, which will be the exterior of the case. Fold the fabric under twice, to avoid any fraying or unsightly unfinished hem line.
Next, line up the thinner piece of fabric in the middle of the large fabric. Starting from the bottom, sew the first pocket.
Check the size of each pocket so it matches the head of each wrench. You don’t want the pocket opening (where the head will sit) to be so big that the head will slip through.
When you get to the top, fold the top hem under. Slip the elastic band between the two pieces of fabric, and sew it securely.
If you’re really ambitious, you can embroider initials onto the case, just like Eva G did.

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Casa Quickie: A Housewarming Bucket

CasaSugar — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:00:12 -0700

Moving into a new house is stressful. You're finally cured of the headache of packing, and then it occurs to you that you still have to unpack! Then, something inevitably goes wrong. The faucet only gives off hot water, the movers break something, etc. Then, you think you're all set and ready to settle in and you realize you're out of t.p. Ugh! So, as much as a warm apple pie or a batch of your specialty cookies will taste delightful to your new neighbors or a friend who's just moved, a more useful (and migraine-relieving) housewarming gift is a bucket of the essentials she'll need to get settled. Think about the things that were most helpful to you when you moved. Then, pick up a handsome galvanized bucket, or even a colorful scrub bucket, and then comb the aisles of at the hardware store for those items, as well as any tools and practical items they might need. If you happen to throw a cold Corona or a black-and-white cookie in there while you're at it, I don't think you'll face any opposition.
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Name This Tool

CasaSugar — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:00:40 -0700

As part of our month of home schooling, I thought I should quiz you about some common tools. Can you tell me what type of tool this is?

Have You Built Anything?

CasaSugar — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:30:16 -0700

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Name This Tool

CasaSugar — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:00:39 -0700

As part of our month of home schooling, I thought I should quiz you about some common tools. Can you tell me what type of tool this is?

Can You Use a Circular Saw?

CasaSugar — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:00:34 -0700

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Name This Tool

CasaSugar — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:00:56 -0700

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Name This Tool

CasaSugar — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:00:51 -0700

As part of Home Schooling Month, I figured I'd quiz you on your knowledge of some of the essential tools needed for keeping things in tip-top shape at home. The tool shown here is a type of pliers. Do you know the tool's more specific name?

Ready, Set, Go Fix It!

CasaSugar — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:00:14 -0700

Every woman should have a toolbox to help with basic household chores and fix-it tasks. Whether you need to hang a picture or fix a sticky window, I've rounded up all of the tools you'll need to get your toolbox ready for handywoman tasks. Oh, and I've also provided a description of what each tool or supply is good for. To get your toolbox assembled, check out the slideshow. Source

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Name This Tool

CasaSugar — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:00:47 -0700

As part of our month of home schooling, I thought I should quiz you about some common tools. Can you tell me what type of screwdriver this is?