NASA Sewing Pouch
The NASA Sewing Pouch was a two-week project where we had to design and make a tote bag using different seams and stitch techniques. Since my internship will consist of many sewing projects for spacesuits, I wanted to create a handy pouch that holds all sewing tools in one place. It can be carried on the hip, hooked onto the bag, or laid flat on a table.
• Industrial Sewing Machine, Epilog Laser Cutter, Pattern Making, Rapid Prototyping, Product Photography
• Rhino 3D, Lightroom
2 weeks
NASA Johnson Space Center – Advanced Suit Design Lab
NASA Sewing Pouch
Inspired by the colors found in NASA flight soft goods design, the NASA Sewing Pouch is a compact, wearable tool organizer built for use in a fabrication environment. Designed to keep essential sewing tools within reach, the pouch can be worn around the hips, clipped onto any bag via G-Hook, or folded flat for compact storage when not in use.
Materials: Ortho-fabric, Nomex®, Coated Glass Fabric, GORE-TEX®, Nylon Webbing
Hardware: G-Hook (aluminum), VELCRO®
Key Features: Hip-worn carry system provides quick access to tools during active fabrication. G-Hook hardware enables fast attachment and detachment from any bag or belt. Individual pocket sections keep tools organized and separated, with an expandable mesh center pocket for larger items. Each side panel features dedicated tool holders for frequently used instruments. Coated glass fabric lining in each pocket provides abrasion resistance against sharp tools and adds stiffness. Nomex® and Ortho-fabric chosen for their durability and direct relevance to spacesuit fabric development. Folds into a compact box shape for easy transport and storage.