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This easy sewing project is the perfect gift for anyone who hits the road for vacation or travel!
Struggle to pack your shoes neatly for travel? Imagine opening your suitcase to find your favorite pair of shoes safe and undamaged, thanks to a beautiful travel shoe bag you made yourself!
Or maybe you’re like me and don’t want the dirt from your adventures that is on the bottom of your shoes on your clothes… gross! Travel shoe bags to the rescue!
I’ll share how to sew drawstring bags that are perfect for both women’s and men’s shoes. French seams means they can go in the wash with your laundry and serve you for years to come.
Shortcuts to Specific Topics
00:16 Size for women’s shoes
00:21 what is a French Seam
00:58 Size for men’s shoes
01:14 Supplies
01:45 Prepare the fabric
02:34 Sew first seam
02:44 Iron to prepare French seam
03:19 Sew French Seam
03:51 Make drawstring channel
05:04 How to use a Hot Ruler
06:50 Add drawstring
09:41 How to put shoes in a shoe bag
MATERIALS
Women’s Shoes: 20″ x WOF then subcut: 20″ x 22″ to make (2) shoe bags
Men’s Shoes: 20″ x 28″
Drawstring cord: approx. 28″ in length
🛒 Amazon Links to Supplies Used in the Video:
✅ Clover Hot Ruler
✅ Quilter’s Clapper
✅ 4mm Paracord for Drawstring
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Fabric Shoe Bags make a great last minute gift
Looking for last minute gift ideas? Not sure what to sew for the men in your life or need ideas for the person that seems to have everything?
Whip up some travel shoe bags. They are easy, practical and the recipient will think of you every time the use them.
Want more sewing projects for travel?
Sew a luggage wrap so you tell your suitcase apart from everyone else’s – they sew up in 10 minutes or less! There’s a video tutorial for this easy sewing project too.
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❤️ Tara Reed
