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Is your suitcase hard to find in a crowd of other suitcases? A colorful, unique suitcase tag (ribbon) is the answer. Many people tie bright colored ribbons to their suitcases. You need something different. Made from fabric,
these tags are easy to spot in a "sea of bags". Plus, they are quick and easy to make, and are a great way to use up scraps. Make them up as gifts or "stocking stuffers".
Use bright, jazzy prints or holiday prints.
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Note: all seams are 1/4 inch. Always iron between steps.
Supplies Required
Two strips of 3" x 22" fabric (method 1) or one strip 6" x 22" fabric (method 2)
Note: One fat quarter will make 6 tags
Thread (or fabric glue or fusible tape if using no-sew method)
Sewing Supplies:
Large ruler
Rotary cutter and cutting mat or scissors to cut fabric
Directions
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Method 1
1. Cut two 3" x 22" strips.
2. Fold under one short end of each piece 1/4". Press with iron.
3. Pin the two fabric strips right sides together and stitch around the three un-ironed sides.
Be sure to leave the ironed edge open.
4. Trim seams and corners (this means that you cut one layer of the seam allowance a bit narrower than the other and you trim diagonally across the corner,
close to the corner - this takes away bulk)
5. Turn tag right side out. Use a turning tool (a crochet hook works well too) to push corners out.
Press with iron.
6. Topstitch around all four sides, very close to the edge (1/8" from edge). This makes a nice, finished edge and closes
the opening.
Method 2: Fast & Easy
1. Lay out one 6" x 22" strip.
2. Fold under all edges 1/4". Press with iron.
3. Fold strip in half lengh-wise, wrong sides together. Press with iron.
4. Topstitch around all four sides, very close to the edge (1/8" from edge).
NO SEW METHOD: Using method 2, glue can be used rather than stitching. Apply fabric glue to all edges and finger press the strips closed.
Use a square knot to tie onto suitcase handle.
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These tags would make great stocking stuffers. Sell as an assortment at craft fairs using childrens' prints, holiday prints etc.
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