Keep your tatting tools handy and organized on the go or at home, with this sturdy, compact 3D printable mini-tote. The Empress has several slots and features to securely accommodate all your favorite shuttles, tatting needles, and accessories. The Tatting Toolbox features a rigid base with molded-in, tapered shuttle slots that set shuttles on their edges instead of their tips to prevent dulling, blunting, and bending. Slots of different shapes and sizes allow for carrying whatever combination of shuttles and tools fit your current project needs. The oval slots can hold scissors, needle cases, and other tools, while the small circular slots fit a full set of tatting needles of different sizes as well as crochet hooks. The lid opens at the top into two halves like a clamshell, with both halves resting against the sides of the base to form two small shelves when open. Two small tabs on each lid prevent them from closing too far, and magnets* built into the handles securely hold the lid closed. Easily open the lid by pressing outward on the kiss lock style tabs at the tops of the handles. The lid also has enough room for small tatting projects in progress and a ball of thread on top of the shuttles. Standard Lisbeth thread balls fit comfortably inside the lid when closed. Parts list To make an Empress with all the same features and options as my pre-made version, you will need: 8 - 6mm x 3mm cylindrical magnets 2 - 1” x 3/8” rectangular rings The Empress slots and compartments The Empress has rings on either side of the case for easy conversion into a purse, as well as a slide-on, magnet-secured compartment on the base of the toolbox body for larger tools and work in progress. Purse straps are not included with the Tatting Toolbox. 4 small shuttle slots (up to 1/2" x 3/4" or 13mm x 19mm) 4 medium shuttle slots (up to 9/16" x 7/8" or 19mm x 23mm) 2 large shuttle slots (up to 7/8" x 1 5/16" or 22mm x 34mm) Picot gauge slots (two slots, one sized for the Handy Hands ruler gauge) 6 crochet hooks, or tatting needles (up to 1/8" or 3mm in diameter) 1 2/3-depth oval slot for needle cases and smaller scissors 1 full-depth oval slot for longer scissors 1 slide-off storage tray If you would like a different slot assortment, please message me to discuss a custom toolbox to fit your needs. Please note that my logo is located on the narrow panel on either side of the toolbox. If you would like your own logo, a convention logo, or other design debossed into the base, please message me for details. Please remove all belongings, any strap rings, the magnets in the lid handles, and the magnets in Empress bases and slide-on compartments before disposing of the Toolbox. * Keep magnets away from sensitive electronics and medical devices including pacemakers. Featured Patterns “Interwoven Picot Medallion” by Cajah Reed “Lace Day Earring” by Muskaan “Dazzling Debut” by Marilee Rockley “Rosemarie’s Heart” by Rosemarie Peel “Heart’s Desire” by Sue Fuller “Mat Motif” by Melanie Cervi -- If you like my work and want to support me, please check out my online store or become a patron. Thank you! -- Don't want to print your own Tatting Toolbox and would rather buy a pre-made version? I have the pre-made Empress available here. -- Licensed for personal use only. Commercial licenses available here. Please do not redistribute this file or any modified derivatives of this file in any way, or sell your own prints made from this file. Thank you.
