stand out in sea of black suitcases

We’re off to see the in-laws in Ireland soon, and while I should be doing sensible things like cleaning and packing for the subletters, I am instead whipping up luggage tags.

I did this very quickly, so the seams are a little wobbly, but this is a breeze if you can sew. It’s helpful to think of this as making a fabric frame. All you need is a 5 inch piece of bias tape and two pieces of contrasting fabric. The first piece of fabric should be 4 ½ by 3 ½ inches, and the second piece should be 5 ½ by 4 ½ inches.

Cut the first piece (in my photo this is the black fabric) in half horizontally so you have two pieces of fabric, 2/ ¼ by 3 ½ inches. Sew bias tape across just one long edge on each piece of fabric.

Center both of those pieces in the second piece of fabric, with the bias tape edges overlapping and wrong sides facing. You should have a one inch “border” with the wrong side of the fabric facing. Fold each side in twice, press, and sew in place. Stitch an 8 inch loop of ribbon to back of tag holder.  

Comments

[Willi]

Ooh! I need this! Someone tried to walk off with my bag (accidentally) at the airport the other day.