12+ Sewing Tutorials for Your Next Travel Adventure
DIY Travel accessories to help you get organized for your next trip.
I compiled a list of my favorite travel sewing tutorials. Sewing a new purse or travel accessories is part of my travel planning. I love making something new every time I go on a trip. I hope you find something to make for your next travel adventure!
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Here is a list of some of the sewing essentials I use and where to find them:
- Fabric – my favorite fabric shop
- Fusible interfacing – Pellon P44F Fusible Interfacing
- Cotton batting
- Foam stabilizer
- Zippers – my go to shop for zippers
- Split rings
- 1/2″ D-rings
- 1/2″ Swivel hooks
- KAM snaps starter kit
- Poly-fil fiber fill
- Sewing scissors – my favorite brand is Gingher
- Sewing machine
Find all my favorite sewing supplies here.
Recessed Zipper Travel Tote Bag
The Recessed Zipper Tote Bag features a zipper closure and outside slip pocket. This tote bag is perfect for light travel or overnight trips.
DIY Curling Iron / Flat Iron Travel Case
The DIY curling iron travel case sewing project is quick and easy to sew and is perfect to use when traveling. Let your curling iron or flat iron cool down a bit and put it in the case when packing up from your trip!
Zipper Makeup Bag with Straps
The zipper makeup bag sewing pattern is the perfect bag for your cosmetics, toiletries, and all your needs while traveling. This bag features elastic on one side of the lining to help keep those travel bottles upright and two short straps for easy carrying.
Fabric Luggage Tag
Easily spot your luggage by sewing a fabric luggage tag to attach to your travel bag. This luggage tag sewing pattern is designed to fit your business card or you can use the address cards included.
DIY Cellphone Crossbody Purse
The DIY crossbody cell phone purse is the perfect little bag for when you are on the go or while traveling. This purse sewing project features a zipper closure, a front zipper pocket, and a removable strap. The zipper phone case is just the right size for your phone, cash, lipstick, and other small essentials.
Fabric Passport Cover Sewing Pattern
Protect your passport when traveling by sewing a cute passport cover. This passport cover sewing tutorial is quick and easy and is perfect for using up those fabric scraps!
Travel Tissue Holder Sewing Pattern
Another quick and easy sewing project is the travel fabric tissue holder. The tissue holder protects the tissues in your purse or beach bag. Perfect sewing tutorial for beginners!
Simple Neck Pillow Tutorial
A travel neck pillow is perfect when traveling either by car or plane to help support your neck, especially if you want some sleep. This neck support pillow is quick and easy to sew and the pattern template is included for you.
Quilted Laptop Case Pattern
Do you travel for work? Or maybe you just like to take your laptop to the park or a coffee shop. How about a cute quilted laptop case for when you’re on the go. The laptop bag sewing pattern features a zipper closure and two straps, perfect for easy carrying.
Lip Balm Holder Key Chain
Attach a lip balm / lipstick holder key chain to your purse or travel bag for easy access to your lip balm. Another sewing project for using up fabric scraps!
DIY Eyeglass Case with Button Closure
This DIY eyeglass case is a super easy sewing project to help keep your eyeglasses from getting scratched. The eyeglass case includes a button closure to help keep your glasses secure. Ideal case while traveling or going to the beach!
Fabric Trash Bag for Your Car
Going on a road trip? You’ll need a cute trash bag for your car! This car trash bag is designed to hang from your gear shift or from the seat headrest to hang in the back seat area. You can even add a little trash bag liner for easy emptying and to help keep the bag clean, especially when traveling with children.
Lined Zipper Pouch Sewing Tutorial
Zipper pouches are a must when traveling. This lined zipper pouch is ideal for those extra items such as band aids, deodorant, medications, and any other items needed for travel. You can use this zipper pouch sewing pattern to make any size bag!
Easy Sleep Mask Sewing Tutorial
Sew a fun sleep mask for your next travel adventure and get a good night’s sleep anywhere! Sewing pattern template included.
Simple Tote Bag Sewing Project
Sew a simple tote bag to use as a travel carry-on bag or for books in the car. This tote bag sewing pattern can be used for any size bag you want.
DIY Small Tote Bag Sewing Pattern
Another tote bag sewing tutorial only smaller! Perfect travel tote bag for snacks in the car or trips to the beach or park.
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Other fun sewing projects:
- Fabric Lanyard Sewing Tutorial
- Envelope Pillow Cover Pattern
- Simple Wristlet Purse Sewing Pattern
- DIY Fabric Rectangle Basket