As the holidays are drawing near, I can’t help but get into the Christmas spirit! One of my favorite parts of the holidays is traveling to see family. With that in mind, today I’m going to show you these 10 Sewing Projects For Easier Holiday Travel! Traveling with the family is great when we have had a chance to plan ahead. For many years, we did not do this and I always dreaded road trips. Now, I look forward to them! It’s amazing what a little preparation can do for your spirit. These simple sewing projects make a big difference when you hit the road. The devil is in the details, as the saying goes, and these easy sewing projects help you cover your bases. Many of these can be made in less than an hour as well, depending on your skill level. I wish I had found these when we started traveling with our kids. Things like organizing coloring supplies so they didn’t scatter in the floor and melt into the carpet, or having a place to store headphones so I wasn’t getting asked a million times to find them. I hope these projects help you as much as they have helped me!
As we dive into these, I’ve included a basic list of the supplies you’ll need for these projects in case you need to restock. So, sit back and enjoy!
What You’ll Need:
- Fabric
- Matching Thread
- Iron
- Pins
- Scissors
- Optional Rotary Cutter & Mat
- Measuring tape
- Thread nippers
- Sewing machine
- Fabric marker
10 Sewing Projects For Easier Holiday Travel
10 Sewing Projects For Easier Holiday Travel
Sew the perfect overnight bag for your next adventure with this DIY duffle bag sewing tutorial. I love bags and this one turned out so cute.
I used to cram all my beauty products in one bag and somehow I never had stuff for manicures. This simple little sewing project for easier holiday travel is perfect for keeping what you need organized and accessible.
Keeping up with your glasses when traveling can be tough especially if you have a regular spot you set them down at home. This simple case gives you a nice place to store your glasses on the go.
Keep your spare change all in one place with this cute triangle coin purse. This sewing project for easier holiday travel is a fun take on the classic coin purse. Makes a nice gift as well!
Rest can be difficult when you are on the road, but this little DIY sleep mask can make sure you get your beauty sleep. I can't believe I used to travel without one of these!
Another thing I will never fly without is this simple sew travel neck pillow. No more neck pain from sleeping awkwardly on your seat neighbor.
Worried about carrying cash while traveling? This hidden pocket scrunchie is travel sewing project everyone needs to make! I love this little scrunchie because it works great for keeping my hair out of my face and doubling as a place to stash some essentials while out and about.
If you're like me, lugging around a huge cosmetic bag is not an appealing idea. This simple round make-up travel case holds just what you need and is easy to pack away in your bag. I keep this one with me pretty much everywhere I go.
With the kids always watching movies or playing video games in the car, headphones have become part of our travel checklists. This easy sew circle zip earbud pouch keeps your headphones nice and neat so you always know where they are.
Does your husband freeze you out in the car? This quick and simple no-sew fleece blanket is a great companion for those seemingly sub-zero temps, plus it is nice to have to naps. 🙂
And that’s it! Which one of these 10 sewing projects for easier holiday travel was your favorite? Let us know in the comments. We hope these fun projects will make your next road trip to see grandma the best one yet.
If you liked these 10 sewing projects for easier holiday travel, make sure to pin them to your favorite Pinterest board or share it with friends on social media. If you decide to make any of these projects on your own, make certain that you take a picture afterward and tag us on social media as we love seeing the fabrics and color choices that people use! Let’s get started on these Easy Fall Sewing Projects and start sipping on something pumpkin spice.