Stress sewing a suitcase

I have travel anxiety, sewing is my go-to relief. I have been ReAllY AnXioUS!



Here’s my “pattern”, lol. It’s mostly just a bunch of questions.





So many pockets. This one’s hidden in the inside of the bit where a wheelie case handle inserts.

These came next, because your stuff can’t just bounce around inside a big ole case!


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No triumphant pic of it fitting in the carry on size tester?

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And it’s really pretty in the flesh. Plus all the matching pouches. @Magpie doesn’t know it yet, but she will be teaching me how to put in zippers properly!

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You are quite productive when you are anxious! Gorgeous travel bags! Love the colors and pattern…coordinated but not matchy matchy!

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Holy moly, I LOOOOOVE all of this! Wowzy wowza! The fabrics, the colors, the pockets! :heart_eyes:

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This is amazing and gorgeous. I wish my anxiety was as productive!

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Looks great!

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Really stunning work my friend!

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Nobody even blinked at it, tho it dwarfed everything else going in the overheads. Those wheelie suitcases are tiny in comparison!

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You’re amazing and so is this bag. Wow!

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Well, I’m just gobsmacked. Speechless. WOW! Just… wow.

Have a wonderful visit!

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What a gorgeous travel set!

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I love how it opens on the side. You are a master for winging that! Brilliant!

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:trumpet: :trumpet: :trumpet: Congratulations! Your wonderful craft is one of this week’s Featured Projects! :tada: :confetti_ball: :balloon:

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That is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G :star_struck:

I love your suitcase and all of the bags and pouches that came with it!

This rocks! You rock :metal:t2:
I miss that button :wink:

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I have to start from a pattern before I make adjustments. I’m jealous of your talent and skill. What did you use in the bottom to keep it stable? I love the colors :smiling_face:

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I had a piece of thin fiberboard cut at the hardware store, it’s very firm & strong.
I suck at following patterns.

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the pouches! the zippers! the fabric! I love it all!

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Wait. So you just WINGED that??! Holy wow. You got mad skills!!! I’m jealous! How did you learn to just toss a bag design together??

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I went to fashion design college which included a heavy dose of pattern design. How to make things go together was emphasized, then I put those lessons to use in making toys, bags, art etc. Lots of support & inspiration from friends here too, excellent crowd in this place :slight_smile:

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