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Tutorial: Passport Protector

August 30, 2008 By Spoonful of Sugar - 68 Comments

I have made up a Passport Protector out of the Garden Party fabric by Anna Maria Horner.

You can download the tutorial here.






You can find the tutorial here. There is also a link in the sidebar.
Posted by Lisa

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials

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Comments

  1. jeanette says

    August 31, 2008 at 4:38 am

    What a great idea! I´ll have to make one because I´m going to use my passport next week…
    By the way, I like your blog 🙂
    I´ve added you to my linklist…

    Reply
  2. handmaiden says

    August 30, 2008 at 9:41 pm

    Lisa, great use of small pieces of fabric

    Reply
  3. Hoppo Bumpo says

    August 30, 2008 at 9:42 pm

    What a lovely idea and a fabulous tutorial. I’m going to give it a go. My new motto will be “Have passport protector; will travel”.

    I hope this means that you might have a holiday planned soon!

    Reply
  4. Astrid says

    August 30, 2008 at 10:06 pm

    It’s beautiful, and I just love the Garden Party fabric! 🙂

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  5. our shabby cottage says

    August 30, 2008 at 10:35 pm

    I like the look of this one Lisa!

    Reply
  6. Michelle says

    August 30, 2008 at 10:54 pm

    what a great idea..oh to travel.
    i do have a passport and i have only managed a flying visit to new zealand.all of 2 days…intense to say the least.would love to use this with my passport on a holiday to some where like paris thou,if only…

    Reply
  7. The Quilt Buddy says

    August 30, 2008 at 11:14 pm

    What a clever little idea! I’ll need to make one so that my passport will look stylish!

    Reply
  8. May Britt says

    August 30, 2008 at 11:25 pm

    Thanks for the tutorial. It’s great 🙂

    Reply
  9. BigCat says

    August 30, 2008 at 11:29 pm

    Oh, I love it. I know someone who I should make one of those for. Thanks.

    Reply
  10. Christy says

    August 30, 2008 at 11:57 pm

    That’s the prettiest passport cover i’ve ever seen!

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  11. Jenny says

    August 31, 2008 at 12:42 am

    That is a great way to use your lovely fabric-you did a top job!Thanks for the tutorial tip.

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  12. Tine says

    August 31, 2008 at 1:10 am

    That is so wonderful! And a perfect gift too! Thanks for the link 🙂
    Your choice of fabrics is, as always, beautiful 🙂

    Reply
  13. méri says

    August 31, 2008 at 2:12 am

    Pretty!
    Thanks, Lisa for the tutorial!

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  14. Karol-Ann says

    August 31, 2008 at 2:13 am

    That’s gorgeous! I will have to put a few (the whole family travels!) on my ‘to do list’!!!

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  15. kristy says

    August 31, 2008 at 2:21 am

    Love it!

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  16. Soo says

    August 31, 2008 at 2:26 am

    it’s great! now you will have to plan a nice little trip to show it off!

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  17. CurlyPops says

    August 31, 2008 at 2:31 am

    I love that…I’ll have to make one for Mr CurlyPops!

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  18. Leni and Rose says

    August 31, 2008 at 2:33 am

    Gorgeous! Thanks for the tute as well, it’s very easy to follow and I’ll be using it for sure!

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  19. Catherine says

    August 31, 2008 at 3:19 am

    What a terrific idea!! Thank you for the link!! Cathyxx

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  20. Julz says

    August 31, 2008 at 4:00 am

    Gorgeous fabrics, and stunning project. Great idea for Christmas projects 🙂 Have a great week. Hugs Jx

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  21. Jenny says

    August 31, 2008 at 4:06 am

    This tutorial makes me wish that I was windswept and interesting (to quote Billy Connolly) to have ever acquired a passport! Jen

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  22. jillytacy says

    August 31, 2008 at 5:18 am

    What a great tutorial! It’s fabulous! I love the fabrics.

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  23. Stephanie says

    August 31, 2008 at 5:25 am

    Beautiful colors and I have been wanting to make pretty passport covers..in the event I leave the country again before this passport expires! Thanks for the great tutorial.

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  24. Jacquie says

    August 31, 2008 at 6:59 am

    great idea! this would be such a good gift.

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  25. Jessica says

    August 31, 2008 at 8:06 am

    That’s great! I’m going to have to print the tutorial and make a couple…I have some family traveling overseas this year and it would be a great holiday gift!

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  26. nicolette says

    August 31, 2008 at 8:28 am

    Thanks for this wonderful tutorial. Love the fabrics you used!

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  27. Rachel@oneprettything.com says

    August 31, 2008 at 9:40 am

    This is so fantastic! I’m going to make one of these for both my husband and myself. Thanks SO MUCH for doing the tutorial! I’ll be linking to this today!

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  28. melissa s. says

    August 31, 2008 at 9:43 am

    oh to have the cutest passport in the customs line!!! I love it and thanks for the awesome tute!

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  29. raining sheep says

    August 31, 2008 at 10:01 am

    This is a wonderful project. The great thing is that a wonderful bright fabric means you won’t lose your passport in the dark recesses of a dark purse 🙂

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  30. Knit and Sew City Girl says

    August 31, 2008 at 12:27 pm

    Hiya,

    Thanks for your comments on my blog. A different type of picture frame can be used to create a more grown up look (my daughter is four and I think your daughter is a bit older?).

    I love this passport holder. It is so practical and yet so pretty. Thanks for sharing!

    Mary

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  31. upstateLisa says

    August 31, 2008 at 12:36 pm

    very very nice! are you going somewhere????

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  32. two hippos says

    September 1, 2008 at 3:50 am

    A great idea and also a brilliant tutorial, love the fabrics too.

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  33. Tania - Jet Designs says

    September 1, 2008 at 5:08 am

    Love the fabric – and thanks for the link to the tutorial –
    May I ask where you got the plastic from?

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  34. Melanie Gray Augustin says

    August 31, 2008 at 6:28 pm

    That looks great. Love the fabrics!

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  35. dancin_puffin says

    September 1, 2008 at 9:59 am

    Hey Lisa, absolutely love this idea. The fabric looks great. I really wish I was a pro on the sewing machine like you. I’m using the excuse for not getting my sewing machine out of the loft as ‘I must finish this baby cardy before Christmas!’ 😉 x

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  36. Katherine says

    August 31, 2008 at 7:25 pm

    Oh, Lisa, what a gorgeous way to keep track of and protect a passport!

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  37. Kellie says

    August 31, 2008 at 7:49 pm

    How clever are you Lisa??? These look fantastic!!! Well done … really no wonder fabulous things are happening for you!

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  38. Alison Boon says

    August 31, 2008 at 10:23 pm

    So where to now then? Somewhere dry and warm hopefully!

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  39. Suzanne says

    August 31, 2008 at 10:35 pm

    This is a wonderful idea. You would look extra special getting that out on your holidays.

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  40. Shellbells says

    September 1, 2008 at 2:46 am

    What a perfect idea might make a extended version of all 4 of our paasports. am going over the europe June next year!!! Thanks for the tute info!!!

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  41. Randi says

    September 1, 2008 at 8:05 pm

    Lovely passport holder!

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  42. Fiesta says

    September 1, 2008 at 6:35 am

    beautiful. do you have a notepad tutorial somewhere?

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  43. Ravenhill says

    September 1, 2008 at 11:58 pm

    Wow, these are wonderful! I love the see through plastic feature. Maybe I could make a larger one with pockets for all four of us!? Thanks for posting this fabulous project!

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  44. billie says

    September 1, 2008 at 9:58 am

    Thank you for the tutorial. I’ve always wanted to make one of these. I love the fabrics you chose.

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  45. Tracy says

    September 1, 2008 at 12:26 pm

    Very nice!Love the fabric. We’re off traveling this week…Something like this could be handy to make sometime. Are you off on holiday soon too?! Hope so! :o) Happy Days ((HUGS))

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  46. Indigo Blue says

    September 1, 2008 at 1:59 pm

    Lovely fabric!

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  47. Nikki says

    September 1, 2008 at 3:23 pm

    What a fab idea. Much more stylish than my present passport arrangement…

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  48. Rachelmp says

    September 1, 2008 at 4:46 pm

    just fantastic Lisa!

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  49. Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says

    September 2, 2008 at 2:55 pm

    WOW! Look at that gorgeous fabric and “perfect” stitches. Looks beautiful…..

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  50. Tonya says

    September 2, 2008 at 8:40 am

    Lisa, you always have the best ideas! Love that fabric!

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  51. Thimbleanna says

    September 2, 2008 at 2:33 pm

    Just Beautiful Lisa — I love your fabric choices!

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  52. LizzieJane says

    September 2, 2008 at 4:08 pm

    How lovely is this, and you get to use all your small pieces of fabric.

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  53. Erin says

    September 3, 2008 at 12:30 pm

    Lisa – Another wonderful project from you! I love the Passport Protector. I want one…and am now thinking about renewing my Passport. Although…I have no where to go and no money to get there! lol! Great job!

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  54. Kate says

    September 3, 2008 at 5:27 am

    Great idea and very pretty!

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  55. Rachael Rabbit says

    September 3, 2008 at 7:31 am

    I love it – I love your tutorial page too … looks so very professional 😉

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  56. Kelli says

    September 3, 2008 at 4:54 pm

    very cute!

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  57. Paper Dolls for Boys says

    September 3, 2008 at 5:57 pm

    Beautiful. I love that fabric and the combination of fabrics is perfect. You are so generous with your tutorials!

    Reply
  58. Louise says

    September 4, 2008 at 1:36 am

    Gosh that’s just lovely!

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  59. Tiff says

    September 4, 2008 at 10:27 am

    Cute!!! I’m always trying to find ways to use my smaller pieces of fabric i have left over! Can’t wait to try this out!

    Reply
  60. a friend to knit with says

    September 4, 2008 at 6:09 pm

    this is so great.
    i want to go overseas now. so i can use my passport, and make a passport cover!
    thanks!

    Reply
  61. Helz says

    September 4, 2008 at 7:35 pm

    Great Idea… Now all I need is the Passport !!! Working on that one…

    Reply
  62. Jodie says

    September 4, 2008 at 9:47 pm

    So great and so practical – The tutorial is fabulous!

    Reply
  63. sweetfunkyvintage says

    September 5, 2008 at 2:18 pm

    so fabulous! My passport hasn’t seen the outside of a drawer in many years. But, maybe if I make a great cover for it, I will get to go on a trip somewhere!
    missy

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  64. prettywithribbons says

    September 6, 2008 at 6:24 pm

    ooooh – nice idea. I esp. like that you can see the passport in there..

    Reply
  65. Cara says

    September 7, 2008 at 5:12 am

    Very Cool- as usual! I love seeing what you come up with next! : ) Think I may have to make one of these for our family!

    Reply
  66. amandajean says

    September 9, 2008 at 7:31 pm

    how cute is that??? I love it.

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  67. Selina says

    September 18, 2008 at 10:32 pm

    Very stylish when abroad. XX

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  68. Donna Wucherer says

    October 9, 2012 at 4:20 am

    Thanks for this! I have been looking for a passport holder and really could not justify spending the amount that I would need to. I have all these materials in my sewing room. I love it! Thanks for sharing.
    Donna

    Reply

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