12-in-1 Sewing tool

There are some tools that are must have in a crafter's tool box, and for anyone who does any amount of sewing the 12-in-1 sewing tool is a necessity. There are 12 tools included in one handy package to make sure you always have what you need at your fingertips. Tools included are needle threaders, thread cutter, tweezers, punch needle, safety pin, magnifying glass, measuring tape, piercing punch, seam ripper, stuffing tool and a knit picker. This is a tool that can be used on any sewing project, and to show you some examples here are six projects.
 

Designer: Stephanie Ackerman
Re-inventing uses for this fall themed Fiskars Embossing Template has been one of my favorite challenges.  Yes, it is an embossing template, but wait…I was challenged to use it differently and I believe that what I have come up will inspire you to get out those templates and create something new.  With this “Fall Festivities” embossing Template, we are going to stitch!

Cut all of your fabric pieces prior to starting project.  Place your fabric on a Fiskars Self Healing Mat and using the 12in1 measuring tape as your guide & cut all fabric with Fiskars Rotary cutter. (decorative fabric size approx. 6x8 and 4x6 and cream fabric about 1/2" smaller allowing for mat)  

Using a disappearing ink pen, trace lines in template onto fabric (repeat for additional elements). Then simply stitch over the traced lines with embroidery thread.  For the larger panel, once I was done stitching, I cut little leaves from scraps of fabric and stitched them to the vine and atop the large pumpkin.  On the smaller panel, first stitch the vine. Using the template to trace two leaves onto green patterned fabric and stitch on lines.  Trim edges with pinking shears and stitch onto center of vines.  

I did not have any “pumpkin” colored fabric so I used chalk ink and blotted the ink onto a scrap of the natural fabric that I used for this project. 

Note: I did not want to try & use the purple disappearing ink pen on the inked fabric, so I used my 12 in 1 piercer to poke the pattern onto the fabric. To do this lie your fabric on top of a sanding block or piece of foam.  Place the template on the fabric and piece holes to create the shape. After all of the embroidery is finished you can assemble and stitch the pieces together. I displayed my final panels with a hanger, but ribbon, fabric, or wire could also be used.

This project has shown me that any sewing or stitching project can not start without the 12in1 sewing tool.  I have realized that this 12in1 tool is not just for sewing & stitching and have started to carry it in my bag.  It has many uses and will come in handy for those last minute situations that need tending (or mending!) too. 

Designer: Lisa Truesdell

Babies love tags – and I’ve never met a baby that doesn’t love these ribbon tab blankets. The blanket I created is small – about 11x13in.  I love this size because it’s small enough to take along anywhere, and perfect for little hands to use when playing peek-a-boo! Plus, the small size makes it easy to finish this project during naptime.

 First, gather your materials.  You’ll need 3 patterns of fabric, flannel or quilt batting, several lengths of ribbon, a rotary trimmer and cutting mat, a straight edge, pins and your Fiskars 12-in-1 sewing tool.  To start the blanket, cut 2 patterns of fabric and the flannel to 12x14in.  Next, it’s time to cut your ribbon.  Lay out the tape measure from the 12-in-1 tool and use it to roughly measure each piece of ribbon to about 3in. 

Now it’s time to start the construction of the blanket. Lay your flannel or quilt batting on your work surface.  Then lay your first patterned fabric on top of it, right side *UP*. Next comes your second patterned fabric, right side *DOWN*.  Once you have the fabric laid out, it’s time to start pinning the ribbon tabs into place.  You need to fold each ribbon in half and place it between the 2 patterned fabrics with the folded edge of the ribbon facing in.  Here’s a quick picture to show you how to place the ribbon.

However – don’t pin the ribbon as shown!!  You’ll need to fold the top fabric back over it and pin it like this, instead.

Work your way around the blanket until you have all of your ribbon tabs pinned.  Now it’s time to sew!  Stitch a simple straight line around the outside of the blanket, leaving a hole of 1-2in so you can flip the blanket right side out (if you forget, the seam ripper on the 12-in-1 tool can save you =).

After I flipped the blanket, I used the stuffing tool from the 12-in-1 tool to take my corners from rounded and lumpy to nice and crisp – it’s so much easier than trying to get my fingers inside the blanket and all the way into those corners!  Once that’s taken care of, use the needle threader from the 12-in-1 tool to thread your needle and blind stitch the hole you left open earlier shut.

I added a simple heart appliqué to finish the blanket.  You could add just about any shape to personalize yours – maybe even embroider the little one’s name. 

Designer: Patti Milazzo

I recently saw a beautiful shabby quilt at a local craft fair.  And though I’m not brave enough to try my hand at a quilt (yet) I thought I might start by making some shabby coasters.  I think what appeals to me the most is their imperfect design – no perfect seams to worry about! 

For each coaster, I started with 2 – 4 ½ “ squares (brown) and 1 – 2 ½” square (yellow).  Layer the yellow square on top and place a 4” square of batting between the two brown squares.  Pin together and machine stitch across the square diagonally stopping ¼” – 3/8” from corner.  You may need to adjust pins as you sew – use the magnet tip of the 12-in-1 Tool helped keep pins in one place as you adjust.  Then stitch the center square, the border of yellow fabric and the border of brown fabric (3/8” to ½” from the edge).  Use the thread cutter to quickly snip loose threads.  
 
To fray edges I used the seam ripper to loosen threads, then pulled them away from the fabric.

The 12-in-1 Sewing Multi Tool has by far become one of my favorite tools especially for a novice like me.

Supply List- Fiskars Brands: 12-59777097 12-in-1 Sewing Multi-Tool, 12-97937097 45 mm Comfort Grip Rotary Cutter, 12-87287097  3” x 18” Acrylic Ruler with Grid, 12-83717097 18” x 24” Cutting Mat, 99947097 Non Stick No. 5 Micro-Tip® Scissors, 9997 7097 Non-Stick #8 Bent Scissors, Other: fabric scraps; sewing machine; coordinating thread; quilt batting

Designer: Valerie Salmon

Transforming a plain denim tote into one that is oozing personality is as easy as pie with some key items and the help of the handy-dandy 12-in-1 sewing tool.  I used the tool to measure, thread my needle, and cut thread.  This all-in-one tool is too cool!

How cute is this tote? For this project, all you need is a pre-made bag, a frilly trim, several felt pieces, buttons, a basic running stitch and you are in business!
Measure your trim & sew it along the top of the tote either by hand or with a sewing machine. 

Cut some flower and leaf pieces, then arrange them on the front of the tote.  Pin securely in place.  Use contrasting thread and attach the pieces to the bag with a simple running stitch.  Add the buttons as flower centers as a finishing touch.  Now, who would not be proud toting this around? 

Designer: Janna Wilson

I love patchwork projects and pre-cut charm squares make patchwork quick work! 

This apron is very simple but the patchwork design gives it lots of personality.  All you need for this project is 17 charm squares, ½ yard of muslin,1/3 yard of a coordinating fabric and some fusible interfacing.  Keep your 12 in 1 tool handy too—for seam ripping, needle threading and measuring.

Stitch the squares together and line the back with muslin by stitching the two pieces together at sides (right side together).  You can finish the bottom with a ruffle or just stitch the bottom closed.  The 12-1’s stuffing tool is perfect for turning out pretty corners if you decide not to add the ruffle.

Finish the apron with a pocket (over one of the squares) and a fabric flower.  I love creating little accents like this and the 12 in 1 tool keeps all the little tools handy – I even added a couple of needles to one end because I’m always losing them!  This way – I know right where they are. 

Tools:  12 in 1 Sewing Tool, Fabric Pinking Shears, Circle Cutter, 45 mm Rotary Cutter, 24 x 36 Cutting Mat, Acrylic Ruler, sewing machine

Designer: Susan Weinroth

My Fiskars 12-in-1 sewing tool is probably the one tool that I keep closest while working on all of my sewing projects.  I love that it contains so many tools that I undoubtedly end up needing while I’m working. 

For this project, I used the 12-in-1’s measuring tape to measure my card base before it was folded, the piercing punch to punch the holes in the right spot before I sewed the button to my flower, and the seam ripper when I accidentally sewed through a wrong layer of the card (oops!).  So handy having it all there at my fingertips!

To create an all-fabric card similar to the one I’ve made here, simply trim out a piece of base fabric (I used blue gingham) that measures 10x14.  Start with base piece wrong side up, then fold piece in half with right side on the outside, then iron to crease, then fold in half again (other way to create a “card”) and iron to crease.  Right side of fabric should now be showing on outside and inside of card.  Trim a 10x7 piece of muslin (assuming you choose to have a vertical 5x7 card), open base fabric back up, and place muslin inside, so that iron creases matching up. 

Trim flower stem and 2 circles using flowers template, from patterned fabric.  Set aside, and stamp greeting onto fabric and trim.  Arrange greeting under where you’d like your flower to go, then stitch left edge of greeting into place.  Pin flower pieces to card front (being careful to pin ONLY through the very front layer and the muslin lining, machine stitch on using appliqué stitch.  Cut leaf shape from fabric, pin and sew.  Sew button on. 

If desired: on inside of card, appliqué stitch another embellishment such as the heart that I did (same instructions as flower).  Straight stitch along all edges of card and trim edges – its ok that the edges are rough and frayed – that is the idea!  When card is folded with front facing you, stitch along binding/fold seam of card to reinforce.  Write greeting out on paper and then pin or glue to inside of card.

Supply List: Fiskars: 12-8371 7097 18x24 Cutting Mat, 45mm Comfort Grip Rotary Cutter, Classic No 5 Microtip Scissors, 12-in-1 Sewing multi tool, Flowers Template, Stamp Block Set, Heidi Grace Designs stamp and heart-top straight pin used, Other: various patterned fabrics, various colored threads to coordinate with fabric, embroidery floss and needle, straight pins, sewing machine, pencil, stamping ink, button, iron

By Fiskars design team