# Behind the Scenes - Board Game Bag for on the Go 🎲🧵

⚠️⚠️⚠️ **For a detailed description of the project, see: [Projects Gallery](https://fablab.tu-ilmenau.de/#!/projects/board-game-bag-for-on-the-go)** ⚠️⚠️⚠️



I love board games. <br>
My friends do too. <br>
And Martin, a former flatmate and friend, shares the same passion.

Since my first semester, we’ve been playing board games regularly in Ilmenau together with a group of friends. Game nights have become a natural part of our everyday life there. <br>
When Martin’s birthday was coming up, I knew I wanted to give him something personal. Of course, a great board game was a must – but since Martin and his wife love to travel, there was one problem: board game boxes are usually bulky and not very travel-friendly. <br>
That’s when the idea came up:
Why not sew the perfect bag to go with the game?

**The Idea** ✨

A board game bag for on the go – practical, compact, and personal.

I sewed a bag that fits the game perfectly and makes it easy to take along while traveling. To make it truly unique, I embroidered the outside using our [**Brother embroidery machine**](https://fablab.tu-ilmenau.de/#!/machines/makerspace-ub-stickmaschine-brother-pr-655). The bag is fully lined on the inside, giving it both structure and a clean finish. <br>
Since green is Martin’s favorite color, the choice was obvious:
It had to be green. 💚 

Of course, a zipper was essential. I used an endless zipper, which I really enjoy working with because of its flexibility and clean, professional look.

**The Result** 🎒

A custom board game bag featuring:

* an embroidered outer layer
  * fabric 
  * stabilizer used during embroidery to support the fabric
  * six different embroidery threads
  * a bobbin thread
* a fully lined interior
* an endless zipper

A personal gift – made for board game nights on the go.

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**Curious about the board game?** 🎲

Flatiron <br>
_Publisher:_ Pegasus Spiele<br>
_Designers:_ Sheila Santos & Israel Cendrero

A great game, perfectly sized for this bag — although the next version will be just a little bigger, as this one is quite a snug fit.

> Made & written by Christina Junger (UNIKAT member)