One of the things I did over this long weekend was to sort out my work area.  What with the latest tutu finished it was nice to take a little time out before making the next few.  As I was sorting out my sewing bag in particular I had a thought of how odd the combination of items I use when making stage costumes!  So I think it is time I share the contents of my sewing bag (not the 12 or so draws of other bits I use, not to mention my sewing machines, irons, steamers, rulers, clips, dummies, etc etc etc) for your enjoyment and wondering.

In three lines from left to right:

Carbonated tracing papers, ideas book, sewing bag, tape measure, thimbles, chalks, sharpeners, stitch rippers, needles, threaders, syringes and glue sticks

Tailors ham, jam making mit, piece of net, pressing cloths, hammer, tambour hook, plastitag gun, elastic threaders, awl, tracing wheel, jewellers pliers, rotary cutter, white electrical tape, thread snips, paper scissors, net fabric scissors, best fabric scissors, compound snips, heavy duty metal cutters

Trigonometry angle, 30 and 60 degree triangles, large protractors, engineers curves, 30cm metal ruler, dressmakers pins and safety pins, pens and pencils, air erase fabric marker, permanent markers, fabric permanent markers, wax pick-up pencils, receipt book, stickers, business cards and permanent marker pens