How to make a case for skewers with your own hands

With the arrival of the spring-summer season, many people go on a picnic. But the problem of transporting the barbecue and equipment arises. In order not to puncture a bag with food, craftsmen sew a cover for skewers with their own hands.

There are many options and manufacturing methods: the case is made from thick fabric, leather and even PVC pipes

Size, shape and material

First of all, you should decide on the size of the bag. It should accommodate a barbecue grill, barbecue grill, skewers, a knife, matches, and kindling materials. In any case, you should proceed from the dimensions of the structure. Similar products can be found on sale, but a DIY grill cover is more economical. In addition, it is possible to choose the desired shape and size, and equip the bag with the necessary accessories (pockets, additional compartments).

Unless you have any special preferences, it is better to choose the simplest shape - rectangular or square. This barbecue bag is the most functional, and even an inexperienced craftsman can sew the product. The round shape is considered a little more complex. The handle should be made of dense materials that can withstand heavy weight. It is advisable to take care of the harness with which the product is hung on the shoulder.

This DIY barbecue bag is made from durable and reliable fabrics. They must withstand heavy loads and be dense enough not to be scratched by sharp elements. Synthetic fabrics, from which various camping equipment is usually made, are suitable here. To give the bag some originality, you can add leather inserts and pockets. You can choose any color, but it is better to prefer dark colors - black, brown, khaki.

A lazy gadget for barbecue lovers. Tandoor. We do it ourselves for 400 rubles.

Hello, our dear and devoted reader.
We haven't been in touch with you for a long time. All business and worries. The weather finally cleared up and we continued building our summer house. But today we will not talk about building a house, but even about the urgent needs and variety of your vacation and summer diet at the same time. Based on the title of the article, you already understand that we will build an unusual device for cooking meat (kebabs), vegetables, mushrooms, flatbreads and more.

It is clear that many people know tandoors. But not many people decide to build it on their site. They come in round (dome-shaped), square, and rectangular. It seems that this is incredibly difficult, time-consuming and costly. And it will take up a lot of space on your site.

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But in today’s article we will dispel this myth. Because it took us no more than 400 rubles to build this structure in terms of money (there were also some materials left over), and in terms of time - no more than 2 hours. And it will take up at most 1 sq.m of space. The vegetable garden will not suffer much.

This time we want to show you a mostly visual performance, so get ready - there will be a lot of photos :-)

So, first you need to decide on a place. In the center of our site there is already a barbecue grill and a barrel for recycling branches and grass. We think we’ll install a tandoor next to them. It should work out well.

To begin with, we will lay agrotextiles and pour pebbles so that our structure can be installed on it. Ideally, of course, a concrete pad would be poured under it. But, time and marinated kebab do not give us rest, we will stick to the simple path.

Wow, the trees are green. But they didn’t tell us what was needed. Sorry, we're fixing it. So, you need a brick (ideally, fireclay) and fireclay (fireproof) clay. Fireclay bricks are expensive (one brick costs 70-75 rubles), but we will use ordinary ones. For our purposes (barbecue on the weekend) - quite enough.

If you want to last forever, use fireclay. It would be more correct, according to Feng Shui, so to speak :-)

Stages of work

So, first we decide on the size and shape of the product. Here you need to proceed, first of all, from the dimensions of the barbecue. You should also consider whether the bag will be used for other purposes. In this case, it needs to be made more universal.

At the next stage, product patterns are created. Experienced craftsmen can do them themselves. For beginners, it is better to purchase ready-made ones in a store or use the Internet. Next, we proceed to making the pattern itself. The outlines of the elements of the future bag are drawn onto a sheet of paper. Then they are cut out with scissors.

We prepare the necessary tools and materials. You purchase strong, durable and aesthetic fabric that can last for many years. You will also need a sewing needle, strong thread, and scissors. We apply the pattern elements to a piece of fabric and outline it with chalk. Then you need to cut them out with scissors. If the product has a lining, the same actions must be performed with the lining fabric. The details of the future bag are sewn together with the lining by hand.

Now we sew all the resulting elements together. This can be done either manually or using a sewing machine. At the next stage we make the handle, harness and pockets. We firmly sew them to the finished bag. You can decorate the product with elements made of leather or metal, rhinestones, bows. It all depends on your imagination.

Ready-made storage options

Stores sell special bags, but in practice they turn out to be non-functional: you just need to put sharp skewers or racks inside a couple of times and they get spoiled. Placing such items inside a bag is an art.

A storage problem arises: equipment for preparing barbecue is constantly lost. An interesting storage idea is to use a simple paper tube.

The main parameter when choosing is length. The skewers should fit completely into it, and the lid should close without effort. The advantages of such storage: everything is together, easy to assemble, no need to look for each of them separately, does not bend or break during transportation. Especially convenient for those who have very long skewers.

If you haven’t purchased them yet, but at home or with friends you have a free tube, then you can choose skewers specifically for it. It is good to buy a case with an adjustable body and lid so that you can lengthen or, conversely, shorten if necessary.

Using these simple methods, you can independently create strong, beautiful, simple and durable cases designed to store and transport skewers. The material and pattern can be used differently.

Expert opinion

Valery Garmash

Chef of the Grill House restaurant, griller

Independent thoughtful and thorough work will not require spending a lot of money. But the main advantage: the cover is made in accordance with the size and features of specific skewers.

Containers for skewers

Skewers should be given special attention when going on a picnic. In fact, they are piercing weapons that can puncture a bag and even injure a person. Therefore, you should make a special case for the skewers from thick fabric or leather. Separately, it is necessary to strengthen the bottom of the bag, where the sharp parts will be located.

Here you can go the traditional route: select the appropriate material, make patterns, cut out all the elements of the product and sequentially sew them together. But craftsmen offer an original option for creating a cover for skewers from simple plastic bottles.

Basic information

Surely you have always wanted to have a comfortable product in which you can carry barbecue skewers. It is extremely difficult to transport them in a bag, as they immediately become full of holes. So the best option is a regular case.

Here you need to take two pieces of old jeans and sew them on a machine. Naturally, such a case will be incomplete if a bottle is not sewn into it. Otherwise, the fabric will deteriorate and the skewers will pierce it. Naturally, the product can be made more attractive by decorating it with stripes. If the case is too long, you can use a second bottle, attaching everything with tape. For ease of transportation, be sure to sew the handle tightly. Here a lot depends on your imagination, how creatively you approach the work process.

Types of covers and cases for skewers

The most common and easiest to manufacture are rectangular shapes. Complex ones are round cases and tubes. A variety of pockets and stripes will add individuality to the case.

Cases are made of durable fabric, leather or plastic. When choosing the color of a product, preference is given to dark, non-staining tones: blue, green, brown or black. Wicker handles and leather inserts will add originality.

Sizes and patterns of fabric covers for skewers

To correctly calculate the amount of material, determine the size of the product. To do this, collect the skewers in a bunch and measure the circumference at the tips and handles. It is determined that in addition to skewers, scissors, a knife and spoons with forks need to be placed in the case. Depending on the content, the pattern of the cover will become more complicated.

If the case accommodates not only skewers, but also, for example, a barbecue grill, choose a square or rectangular shape

Multifunctional bags are offered by many manufacturers of leisure goods. Covers for skewers are sewn by hand according to photo instructions.

When choosing materials, preference is given to denim, canvas and thick synthetic fabrics

To prevent the sharp tips of the skewers from damaging or piercing the cover, the bottom is reinforced with plastic bottles or cans. Having chosen the shape of the product, its content and dimensions, we begin to create a pattern.

Experienced craftsmen can cut a product without resorting to paper diagrams, directly on the fabric

What materials are best to use

You can sew a quiver for skewers yourself. To do this, select reliable and dense fabric. Preference is given to synthetic materials for hiking equipment.

Experts highlight the most practical:

natural or artificial leather can withstand loads, the material is durable and practical, does not wear out for a long time, the product has an attractive appearance;
dense denim, canvas, synthetic fabrics, additionally backed with hard material that holds its shape and does not allow skewers to pierce the bottom, look voluminous and neat;
plastic pipes left over after construction or repairs will help create a practical tube; if necessary, it can be lined with various decorative materials that are resistant to abrasion;
the handles and harness are made of belts or thick cords that can withstand a lot of weight.

How to sew a cover for skewers from old jeans with your own hands

Jeans is a non-staining, dense material. Every housewife has a pair of old jeans in her house. The material is perfect for making a cover for skewers with your own hands.

Step-by-step instructions for making a case:

The skewers are collected and tied with twine or tied with an elastic band at the bottom and top. Using a centimeter, measure the circumference at the ends and handles. Add 3-4 cm to the resulting value. 1 cm for the hem and 1-2 cm for the free movement of the skewers.
A sketch of the cover is applied to the paper.
Jeans are ripped along the inner or outer seam. The dimensions are drawn on paper, taking into account seam allowances and backlash. Cut out and apply to the wrong side of the material. Markings are made with chalk or pencil. Using scissors, carefully cut the workpiece along the line.

To make the case decorative, the pocket and belt loops are torn off from the jeans and sewn to the cut piece.
Step back 3 cm from the edges in each direction and make loops for threading the cord.

The loops are made 1 cm long, the cut is sewn on a machine or by hand
The upper part is folded in by 2 cm. To prevent the fabric from fraying, hem it inward by 0.5 cm.

Perform stitching on a sewing machine with a stitch length of 2 mm
From the remains of the trouser leg, cut out a strip 6 cm wide. Fold it in half lengthwise and sew it on the wrong side. Using a thin ruler, turn the handle right side out. Smooth the workpiece.

Stitches are made on a sewing machine and the handle is sewn to the cover part.
Using a sewing machine, place the final stitch along the side seam. The stitching is done using an overlocker or a zig-zag seam.

Carefully iron the product using an iron with a steam function.
A cord is inserted into the holes. Thread the fasteners.

Regular shoelaces with tips are suitable for ties.
A plastic bottle or tin can is selected according to the diameter of the case. Cut off the neck and insert it into the bottom of the case.

Skewers are placed in the finished case and tied

Sometimes it becomes necessary to sew a case for skewers with wooden handles. For this purpose, a case is made in the shape of a quiver or case. The skewers are laid out at intervals of 1-1.5 cm. The width is measured at the top and bottom, and the length is measured. Two blanks are cut out from dense synthetic fabric for tourist equipment. The second one is made 20 cm longer to get a lid.

A zipper is sewn into the homemade case along the edge for ease of use; if necessary, 1-2 more compartments are made inside

Making a multifunctional barbecue cover for beginners

Let's consider a master class on making a multifunctional cover for a barbecue, which can serve as a table. It will require cardboard, thick fabric, a zipper, two types of tape: double-sided and transparent, thread and a special tape for the belt. You will also need a needle and a sewing machine.

Cut out the pattern pieces from cardboard. Dimensions are calculated based on the dimensions of the grill. To give the structure strength, the cardboard must be made in two layers using double-sided tape. The tape should be placed closer to the center of the part so that it is possible to tuck the fabric between layers. The edges of the cardboard must be reinforced with tape.

We place the resulting workpiece on a fabric folded in two layers. We cut the fabric taking into account the allowances. Then we place the fabric in one layer on each side of the cardboard, to which we attach it with double-sided tape. The central part needs to be sewn on a machine, choosing a fairly wide stitch pitch. Cut the corners and tuck them into cardboard. Sew a zipper to the top and bottom of the cover, and hand sew the handle.

How to sew a cover for skewers from leather with your own hands

A rectangular case or quiver is made from leather. A pattern for a leather cover for skewers is cut out of paper with your own hands and applied to the material from the wrong side.

The order of work is as follows:

Find out the dimensions of the case. To do this, lay out the skewers in a checkerboard pattern 1-1.5 cm apart. Measurements are taken. To the resulting value add 6 cm for indentations at the edges and 2 cm in the middle.

Add 3 cm to the resulting length on each side, for a total of 6 cm
Cut out two strips of leather 4-5 cm wide and a length equal to the width of the cover. Measure the width of the skewer and add 4 mm to the resulting value. Markings are made on the strip. They retreat 2 cm from the edges, and also make a 2 cm gap in the center. Measure the handle. The stripes are sewn according to the markings, leaving a distance equal to the length of the handle plus 3 cm.
Three strips 2-3 cm wide are cut out of leather. The length of the first is equal to the length of the handle. The length of the other two is equal to the width + 15 cm for ties. Sew on the ties and handle. The front side is decorated with stripes of contrasting colors and pockets.

A buckle is attached to the belts; if necessary, a belt loop 1 cm wide is sewn on to secure the ties.

How to make a tube for skewers from PVC pipe with your own hands

For safe transportation and storage, make the tube yourself. The materials used are a sewer water pipe with a diameter of 10 cm and two plugs for it, a handle for the tube and lid, and self-tapping screws. Stages of making a case for skewers with your own hands:

Measure the length of the skewers. Add 5 cm to the resulting value and cut off a piece of pipe.

If you plan to decorate the front part, prepare material or paint
The first plug is attached to the underside of the skewers tube.

Using a screwdriver, fasten the parts with self-tapping screws
A mushroom-shaped handle with a cap is attached to the center of the plug. A handle for transportation is attached to the center of the pipe on one side. If necessary, to ensure a tight fit of the lid, put a rubber seal on the plug.

The tube is painted with acrylic paint to match the handles

How to make a case for skewers from wood with your own hands

To make the case, you will need plywood with a thickness of 0.5 cm and a beam with a cross-section of 1.5 cm. In addition to the material, prepare a screwdriver and wood screws. To make a wooden handle, you will need two pieces of board 1.5 cm thick, 6 cm wide and 15 cm long. Step-by-step recommendations for making a case for skewers from wood with your own hands:

The skewers are divided into two equal parts and half are laid out on the table in a checkerboard pattern in 1 cm increments. The width and length are measured. Add 5 cm to the resulting values.

The necessary parts are cut out of plywood and timber
The sides are nailed from pieces of timber to the plywood using secret nails 1.5 cm long.

The parts are nailed with a hammer from the front side
The elements of the case are carefully sanded using sandpaper. A decorative image is applied to the front and inside sides.

The parts are fastened using 5 cm hinged loops
To keep the skewers firmly in the case, clamps are made from slats 0.5 cm thick, 1 cm wide and a length equal to the internal width of the case. Holes 3-4 mm wide are made in increments of 1.5 cm.

Fasteners are attached inside the case on each side
Two handles are turned from wooden blanks. They are attached to the doors in the center of the end sides using self-tapping screws. The case is coated with decorative oil on wood.

Screw on the lock and place the skewers

Rating of the best models from the store

Coal, 70 cm ★5.0

A small but stylish case made of genuine leather, made in the style of a quiver. The skewers will be stored in it half-open, which, unfortunately, is not always relevant when traveling outdoors. At the same time, such an accessory will be an excellent addition to gift skewers.

Its surface is covered with a pattern that will look especially harmonious against the background of skewers with wooden handles. The latter can be easily and securely secured using a strong strap at the top of the quiver.

Average user rating: 5

Characteristics

Material: genuine leather, brass, wood.
Length - 72.1 cm.
Width - 23 cm.

pros

Durable material.
Presentable appearance.
Suitable for skewers with wooden handles.
Makes a great gift.

Minuses

An open type case is not suitable for everyone.

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