LUGGAGE TAGS INSTALL
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The frayed denim looks great with my refashioned weekender bag too.Our collection ofВ printed luggage tagsВ is extensive and includes a whole host of different designs and colours. There are still plenty of denim scraps to use up, so IвЂ™m adding it to the list of recent DIY denim projects: denim coasters, denim placemats, and an upcycled denim toddler backpack. This upcycled denim project wonвЂ™t be my last. Not only is this a great way to upcycle some denim scraps but they look very designer made. Travel in style with your very own handmade luggage tags. The size should be 3.25вЂі x 1.75вЂі to fit correctly in the luggage tag.

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IвЂ™ve included an information card in the pattern download that is the correct size for your info, but you can insert your own card with the information you want to include. The same fraying method was used for the DIY Denim Coasters and Round Denim Placemat. I use a pair of tweezers, my seam ripper, and a lint roller for fraying denim. The last step to complete these denim luggage tags is to start fraying. Repeat with several stitches to ensure a strong hold. Thread the felled seam or denim strip through the grommet hole, overlap the ends 1/2вЂі, and sew together. Fold the denim in half and then half again, pin or clip to hold, and sew a couple of lines down the strip. If you donвЂ™t have any felled seam scraps, cut a piece of denim approximately 2вЂі by at least 12вЂі. These should be at least 12вЂі long, and this will give enough room to loop onto a suitcase handle. These are heavy-duty and look good with the rest of the denim tag. I like to use the felled seam from the sides of the legs of jeans. I used them in several of my DIY projects, including my Grommeted Sleeve Shirt Refashion.Д¬reate a loop for the denim luggage tag to hang from a bag. I highly recommend them for metal hardware and zippers! They have high-quality products that are worth the cost. I order my metal grommets and grommet setting tools shown from.

LUGGAGE TAGS INSTALL

Carefully cut out the hole and install the grommet with a grommet setting tool. Mark a dot where you want to place the metal grommet. You should be able to follow the existing stitch line. Stitch around the perimeter with a 1/4вЂі seam allowance. Pin or clip the front and back portions of the luggage tags together. On the backside (the part that will be the inside of the luggage tag) cut out the window and trim the edges a bit closer to the stitching. This portion of the denim is intended to be a frayed edge and can be trimmed shorter later if desired. Leave plenty of space inside the stitching for fraying. (see image below)Д¬arefully cut out the inside of the denim window, taking care not to cut into the vinyl window. Fold the piece in half and carefully cut in between the stitching, making sure not to cut into the stitching. Stitch a rectangle around the marked line. Before cutting out the window, sew 1/4вЂі around the outside of the window.Дraw a 2вЂі line just above the window for inserting the information card. On the window portion of the denim luggage tag, transfer the window markings onto one side of the denim using the same method as described above. Clip around the edges and sew with a 1/4вЂі seam allowance. Sandwich the window stabilizer and vinyl piece in between the remaining two pieces of denim. Pin or clip around the edges and sew with a 1/4вЂі seam allowance. Sandwich the solid piece of stabilizer in between two pieces of denim. (see image above)Д¬onnect the four corners and cut out the window. Transfer the window pattern marks from the pattern onto the stabilizer by laying the paper pattern on the cut stabilizer piece, poke the four corners of the window with a pin to create a hole, mark the corners with a marker ensuring that the marks transfer through. The window will be cut out in a later step. **Do not cut the window opening from the denim, this will help keep the shape of the luggage tag from stretching or warping while sewing. Transfer the pattern to the denim fabric and cut out. Print the paper pattern at 100% and cut out the pieces. sewing clips (pins will leave permanent holes in the vinyl)Дownload the denim luggage tag pattern (download above).clear vinyl вЂ“ 4вЂі x 2.5вЂі вЂ“ shower curtains, sheet sets, or other packaging are a great place to find clear vinyl to upcycle.Stiff felt or quilt batting will also work

stabilizer вЂ“ approximately 10вЂі x 3вЂі I recommend ByAnnieвЂ™s Soft & Stable.

12вЂі strip of denim for hanging вЂ“ I recommend using the felled seams from a pair of jeans or create your own strip (instructions below).

denim fabric (enough fabric to cover approximately an 8.5вЂі x 11вЂі sheet of paper).

denim luggage tag pattern (download above).

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