I don't know about you, but when I travel I always have lots of plastic bags in my suitcase. For my shoes, my dirty clothes, to protect delicate items, to store newly purchased souvenirs - half of the items in my suitcase end up in plastic bags. But there comes a time in every woman's life when even her shoe bags need to grow up a bit! What a great excuse for a bit of scrap busting sewing.
I made three different sizes (each based on the amount of
leftover fabric I had!). They are a simple sack with a length of
grosgrain ribbon for a drawstring. Easy peasy to make and they will help the inside of my suitcase look so much prettier! If you have any travel or packing tips (sewing or non-sewing!) please share them.
What a useful idea - both for scraps and for your packing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a good idea. I'll definintely be doing that when the need arises. I used to travel a lot for work nationally and the trick is to fill shoes up with stuff as they're just empty space otherwise. I used to roll up belts and pack 'em in there, smalls, socks/tights etc. Sounds sill but that's it for me really!!
ReplyDeletePS I hope the shoulder is on the mend.
Ha ha, I'm a 'shoe stuffer' on the way home from holidays - you definitely need every last bit of space then!
DeleteMy shoulder is doing ok - I'm doing my best to avoid a second operation (operations require too much recovery time away from sewing!).
I always travel with a bunch of plastic bags! This is a great idea and I can't believe I never thought of it (duh!).
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