It’s Sew Easy: Travel

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Make all your travel easier and more fun. Make fashionable, easy-to-wear clothes that mix and match, and use every inch of packing space with luggage organizers.

Travel Separates

Look and feel great wherever you go, and sew it up fast. Designer Angela Wolf serges go-together separates to mix and match and travel wrinkle-free. Then, Angela shows how to get off to a great start with your serger.

Everything in Its Place

Stay organized when you travel. Sewing educator Rebecca Kemp Brent sews lightweight packing cubes to maximize luggage space. Fashion expert Angela Wolf shares a tip for personalizing a nail kit and machine embroidery expert Joanne Banko makes a faux suede luggage tag with European flair.

On the Go

Convertible active-wear gives lots of easy options. Blogger Mom Caroline Critchfield stays organized with a colorful wallet made from fabric scraps. Pattern designer Angela Wolf creates zip-off sports pants that change from long pants to shorts. Angela Wolf shares a tip for trouble-shooting serger stitches.

Versatile Packables

Make your travel clothes and accessories do double duty. Embroidery expert Eileen Roche makes a fashionable laptop bag. Sewing educator Joanne Banko adds a fashion statement to a simple knit dress with embroidery and accessories. Serger expert Angela Wolf has a tip for serging a rolled hem.

At the Beach

It’s time to hit the beach. Sewing educator and writer Rebecca Kemp Brent makes a handy tote bag from a towel. Sewing blogger Caroline Critchfield sews a fish-shaped drawstring beach or laundry bag. Sewing enthusiast Joanne Banko sews in circles to create a ruffled beach cover-up.

Get Comfortable

When you arrive at your destination, relax and get comfortable. Author and sewing instructor Donna Babylon gets organized with a double-zipped lingerie bag. Sew sews a comfy travel pillow, too. Fashion designer Angela Wolf sews an easy-to-make cover up and shares a tip for serging on lace.

Dress for the Weather-Layering

Be prepared for all kinds of weather. Joanne Banko, blogger and sewing educator, redesigns a simple pashmina to create a fashionable jacket. Couture designer Angela Wolf makes a lightweight fleece jacket that packs easily, then she shows how to serge a narrow rolled hem on a scarf.

Keep Your Valuables Safe

When you travel, protect your valuables. Sewing expert Rebecca Kemp Brent makes a designer pouch that holds an electronic tablet and much more. On-line sewing instructor Joanne Banko creates expanding cargo pockets for jackets, pants and totes. Designer Angela Wolf makes blind hems on a serger.

Traveling with Pets and Kids

It’s fun to travel with pets and kids. Author and instructor Donna Babylon makes portable bed for pets. Pattern designer Angela Wolf sews a hooded towel that kids and adults will love. Sewing educator Joanne Banko creates her own fringe for trims and embellishments.

Weekend Get-Away

Grab a bag and get away. Kay Whitt, innovator and designer, creates a colorful bag with sturdy dividers. Author Donna Babylon makes a roomy weekender bag with padded handles. A monogram adds extra style. Angela Wolf, designer and sewing expert, shares a tip for starting and stopping a serger stitch.

Vacation memories

Capture travel memories in photos and in writing. Sewing artist Kim Montagnese uses computer software to create new images for artful designs and quilts. Embroidery expert Eileen Roche sews a monogrammed journal cover of faux suede. Serger expert Angela Wolf has a tip for serging seams.

Accessorize for Versatilty

Make travel fashions work for day and evening. Fabric artist Kim Montagnese upcycles vintage ties to create new fashions. Designer and sewing educator Louis Carney takes daywear into the evening with embroidered appliques for belts, shoes and purses. Angela Wolf shares a tip for serging on knits.

Easy Sundress

Sundresses look great and keep you cool. Designer Kay Whitt professionally finishes sundress necklines and armhole edges. Blogger and designer Caroline Hulse make a tank dress in a straight style and adds elastic at the waistline. Couture designer Angela Wolf has a tip for serging flat-felled seams.