Wrap It Up in Style! Create Your Own DIY Tool Wrap

If you love staying organized and adding handmade flair to your creative space, you’re going to adore this project! The Tool Wrap is the perfect way to protect and carry your favorite tools—whether they’re sewing notions, art supplies, or even your makeup brushes. It’s one of those satisfying, functional makes that you’ll find yourself using every single day (and probably sewing again for a friend!).

The design is sleek, compact, and endlessly customizable. You can coordinate your fabrics, mix textures like cork and faux leather, or add a pop of color with your thread choice. It’s the ultimate blend of beauty and utility—exactly what we love at Sallie Tomato.

This project pairs perfectly with our Tool Wrap Pattern—or grab a complete kit that includes all the materials you need. We’ve also included a step-by-step video tutorial below, so you can follow along as you sew.

You’ll need a few simple supplies to get started:

• 40wt polyester sewing thread

• Scissors

• Sewing clips

• Washi tape

• Basting tape or glue

• Removable pen  or chalk

• Hole cutter

• Small Phillips screwdriver

1. Cut and Shape the Slip Pocket

On the wrong side of Main Fabric Piece C, mark 3" up from the bottom edge on the right-hand side. Draw an angled line from the top left corner to your mark, then cut along that line.

2. Topstitch the Edge

Flip to the right side and topstitch ⅛" from the angled edge for a crisp, clean finish.

3. Attach the Slip Pocket

Center Piece C ½" above the bottom edge of Main Fabric Piece B (Exterior), wrong sides together. Hold in place with clips or washi tape. Mark and topstitch your vertical dividers to create handy pockets.

4. Add the Grommet Facing

Place Piece D ½" in from the left-hand edge and ¾" above the Slip Pocket. Secure with basting tape or glue, then topstitch ⅛" from the edge. Don’t forget to cut out your grommet hole later!

5. Shape the Corners

Mark ¾" from each corner, draw diagonal lines, and trim them to create smooth angled edges.

6. Fold and Clip the Edges

Fold each exterior edge ½" to the wrong side, enclosing the Slip Pocket’s edges as you go. Clip in place to prepare for topstitching.

7. Topstitch the Exterior

Topstitch around the entire exterior ⅛" from the edge, about ¼" from the fold. This adds durability and a professional finish.

8. Install the Grommet

Cut out your grommet hole and install it using our handy YouTube video tutorial—find it on the Sallie Tomato channel!

9. Make the Tool Wrap Tie

To create one long tie, join each Piece A by sewing diagonal seams with right sides together. Trim your seam allowance to ¼", press open, and topstitch along both sides.

10. Finish the Tie

Fold the long strip in half, wrong sides together, and topstitch ⅛" from the long edge to finish your sturdy wrap tie.

11. Attach the Tie

Fold the tie in half, thread the loop through the grommet, and pull the ends through the loop. Tug gently to secure it in place—it’s as functional as it is cute!

12. Wrap It Up!

Slip in your favorite tools, roll it toward the grommet end, wrap the tie around, and secure it neatly. Now, you have your very own handmade Tool Wrap!

There’s something so rewarding about sewing a project that’s both pretty and practical. Your finished Tool Wrap keeps everything tidy, protected, and easy to grab when inspiration strikes. Plus, it’s a thoughtful handmade gift for your creative friends (you know they’ll ask for one once they see yours!).

Find everything you need to make this simple Tool Wrap sewing pattern:

• Shop the Tool Wrap Pattern

We can’t wait to see how you make it your own—share your finished Tool Wrap with us by tagging @sallietomatopatterns and using #sallietomato so we can cheer you on!

✨ Happy sewing, friends! Let’s keep wrapping creativity in every stitch.