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12 Travel Inspired Tutorials

March 24, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

Over the past couple of years, we have shared a number of travel inspired tutorials on A Spoonful of Sugar. We wanted to group them together in one post – they would make great gift ideas for family and friends who love to travel.
To go to the original tutorial with step by step instructions, click on the title under the photos.
Felt Luggage Tag
Travel Neck Pillow Cover
Emergency Zippered Pouch
Eiffel Tower Smartphone Cover
Coin Pendant and Keyring
Travel Sized Laundry Bag
Pyjama Bag
Passport Protector
Tissue Cover
Ribbon Lanyard
Camera Cord Pouch
Drawstring Pouch

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Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials, Travel Tagged With: travel

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  1. Jean MN says

    March 24, 2013 at 5:19 am

    Thank you for gathering all of these tutorials together in one space! Wonderful gift ideas! Perfect for graduation gifts.

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  2. prettylittlethingsinabox says

    March 24, 2013 at 7:34 am

    Thank you for taking time to collate the tutorials. Appreciate it. Will try to make one for my next travel. Cheers.

    Reply
  3. Tammy says

    March 24, 2013 at 10:32 am

    Thanks for putting these altogether. For the laundry bag in the first step, shouldn’t the two pieces be sewn together with “right” sides of fabric together so when you turn it inside out they are on the outside? Maybe I missed something.

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  4. Melody says

    March 24, 2013 at 1:40 pm

    Lots of great projects here.

    Reply
  5. Ann says

    March 25, 2013 at 5:39 am

    Always so much inspiration here – thankyou for putting just some of your cleverness together for us.

    Reply

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Small enough to tuck in your tote, clever enough t Small enough to tuck in your tote, clever enough to hold all your essentials. The Travel Sewing Kit is beginner‑friendly, scrap‑friendly, practical for everyday use, and makes a sweet little gift.Want the pattern? Comment TRAVEL and I’ll send you the link 💌Pattern: Travel Sewing Kit PDF — available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop (links in profile).Fabric: Tilda Cotton Beach. Thanks to @tilda_australia✂️ Travel Tip: Most airlines allow small scissors in carry‑on luggage. Mine have a 1‑inch blade and fit perfectly inside the kit. Always check your airline’s guidelines before flying, especially internationally.#travelsewingkit #scrapfriendlysewing #beginnerfriendlysewing #giftsewingideas #tildafabric
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