The ol' homestead

I made this for a Christmas gift and had to wait to share the makings of it with you until it was recieved. This particular holder is a large size that will hold 40 games. You can make a smaller version by measuring and cutting it down to the amount of games you want it to hold. This is how I put it together:

First pick out some pretty fabric cotton for the outside and a sturdy jean, canvas or denim for the inside. I measured how large I wanted it (by how many game slots) and allowed for an inch beyond that. I cut both fabrics the same size.

I also cut out a piece with batting to give it a nice cushion.

I then measured my plastic strips and figuered how many I wanted to go across each row (I wanted 8 rows of 5) and I cut my plastic strips.

 I measured and marked it on my heavy fabric and then sewed the strips across the bottom...

Then sewed a long running stitch from the top to the bottom (so the games can slide in individually) You make as many as you want to be able to hold each game. I did not do any measuring as each holder will be different according to how many you want to be able to hold.

Don't be afraid of inserting your games before you sew to see if it all fits the way you wish.

When you finish sewing the plastic strips on then you need to put it together by laying all 3 pieces together (outside fabric, batting, and inside fabric with the strips already sewn on) and pin it.

Now you need to use purchased bias to sew all around it or make your own. I chose to make my own as I needed a bright orange. Don't be afraid to make bias.... it is easy peasy!

Now pin that puppy on...

...and sew it all together

Now roll it up like it will be in use and mark both side for some velcro so it will stay all nice and tight (allow a little room for those games though) Sew the top velcro on. Then sew the bottom velcro on.

Unroll and lay it out and mark the center of the outside end to attach a folded in half ribbon.

This is mainly for looks and back-up closure in case the velcro doesn't line up at any particular time.

This one was rolled up and put inside a stocking at Christmas.....

 and Jack loved guarding it!