I got to thinking that it might be nice to have an option for the fabric luggage tag if you didn't want to print the name and address onto the fabric.
Cut two - 3 1/2 X 5" piece of fabric, two 3 1/2" X 5" pieces of heavy weight iron on interfacing, one piece of vinyl slightly larger than finished tag and one 2" X 12 piece of fabric for strap.
Put together the same way as this luggage tag. Take the piece of vinyl and sew to the front of luggage tag. Cut vinyl slightly larger than finished luggage tag. Place vinyl 1/2" down from edge with strap. Use miniature clothes pins to keep vinyl in place. Top stitch all the way around the edge, making sure to close the opening for turning. Top stitch again the size of your business card. Trim vinyl close to outside top stitching.
just what i was looking for. thanks so much!
i don’t really understand how to sew the vinil… is it like a little window in the fabric or what? is it possible to change the business card?
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Yes, the vinyl is a pocket that the business card can be removed from. The vinyl is place about a 1/2 down from the strap side edge. You edge stitch all the way around the luggage tag close to the edge to close your turning opening. Sew three side (not across the top) the size of the business card to create a pocket. I hope this helps.
I love it!! great idea. I am making these for stocking stuffers. You can also use them as part of a gift as a gift tag.
Love the tag with the vinyl window! Really great gifts! Thanks for the tutorial — this is such a good way to use all of those fabric scraps!
Now this makes it easier to give it to a teacher!!! Thank you!
Yep, making this one for sure! Thank you again!
aahh! got it! thank you!! i’m gonna try this out, it’ll make beatiful gifts
Thanks so much for doing this version! I have several ppl on the gift list that I can make this for.
V. cool. I just made a crayon roll and will now add this to the list. – Thanks for all the great info
Too stinkin cute! I love those luggage tags. Thanks for the idea and the how-to.
I’d like to cover the address so that it is not seen by the casual observer. Any suggestions?
How about just flipping the business card over?
Thank you! Just whipped up 2 for my hubby before he leaves on travel this afternoon. Any tips for keeping the vinyl flat and smooth when sewing it on?
I just finished making two of these for our flight today. Thanks for the tute!
i love these. the vinyl in my LQS is a bit thick; i don’t think i want my needle going thru it. i have to find an alternative.
These are going to make great stocking stuffers!
Great gift idea! Thank you for the tutorial… and your fabric choices are delish!
I whipped one of these up this weekend, so easy. Thanks for the tutorial! (I linked it on my most recent post as well.)
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Help! The vinyl is sticking to the foot on my sewing machine! Any tips?
SO CUTE! I just made one this morning and it’s adorable! To the previous comment from Lisa – you need to buy a Teflon foot for your sewing machine. I believe they’re about $7.