Quick and Simple Luggage Tags

Two of my kiddos are off to the Western International Band Clinic (wibc) in Seattle. This called for luggage tags, since they will have at least 4 things to keep track of. Plus the thought of all those instrument and suitcases looking alike, made me think handmade ones would ease the stress of locating their own. I’m not sure how expensive or inexpensive those tags can be, but why buy when one can create? 🙂

I google searched and pinned on pinterest like a mad woman for days. I finally decided to forgo the “in the hoop” embroidery designs and go with a recommendation from a fellow sewing mama on sewingmama.com and use this tutorial from I Have a Notion Blog. I had all the supplies, except that MistyFuse stuff. Her tutorial was great–loved all the visuals.

I made them with premade bias tape instead of making my own, so it took a bit less time. I may make my own bias tape next time to see how it compares. I also used fabric glue to hold the fabric in place for sewing, since I did not have any MistyFuse. It worked just fine. The Timtex stuff is great. I received some to try out, and I think it’s super easy to work with. I’ll need to get some more, because it’s great to have on hand. It’s pretty widely available as well.  I could see it working well for numerous projects in my mental to do list.

I was very happy with the results as well. These sew up super quick and the tutorial is so simple and straight forward. I may have to get sewing some more for presents–a dual purpose: tag for on top of a present that can be used as a luggage tag later. Shown here without their name/number/school cards inserted.

My kids were very excited to see their send off presents. The music notes and cherry ones are for my daughter, and  my son thought his Steelers luggage tags were well, “those are cool!”

I’m very proud of them and what they have accomplished. My daughter (a junior)  placed 4th chair in the highest level band (which means 4th of all flutes that auditioned) and my son, a sophmore, is playing in the second highest level band. I’ve gotten texts from my daughter and it sounds like things are fun and exciting. Her highlights so far were going to a cupcake shop (she neglected to tell me the name of the shop) and ate the best cupcake in her life, ever! And she was given a solo–yay! I know she’s going to rock that solo. And she assured me her brother is doing well and having a good time, remarking that he’s even dressing nicely and looking good. This is nice to hear, as this is his first time being on his own and responsible for himself for more than a day or two. I had fearfully envisioned him cold (misplaced jacket), hungry (lost food money), and disheveled (woke up without time to shower). My sweet little ones are growing up. And evidently have become accomplished musicians along the way.

Thanks for letting me share 🙂