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Quilted Suitcase Tutorial

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Create a one of a kind suitcase with this quilted suitcase tutorial by Mommy By Day, Crafter By Night. -Sewtorial

Create a one of a kind suitcase with this quilted suitcase tutorial by Mommy By Day Crafter By Night. You’ll never have to worry about luggage mix-ups again (unless you make more than one 🙂 ).

Supplies

  • -Various sizes of fabric scraps to created your patchwork panels
  • -1/2 yard fabric for lining
  • -3 1/2 yards bias tape (store bought or you can make your own with 1 1/2 inch strips of fabric cut on the bias)  
  • –36″ Robe Zipper (It’s a non-separating zipper)
  • – eight inches of 1.5 or 2 inch wide grosgrain ribbon or twill tape for the suitcase handle
  • -Regular quilting machine needles as well as heavy duty machine needles to change out throughout the project.
  • For a STURDY SUITCASE use: 1 yd. fusible Peltex  and 3/4 yard drill cloth
  • For a SOFTER SUITCASE use: large scraps quilt batting and 3/4 yard duck cloth
     

Skill Level

Advanced Beginner/Intermediate

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