Spunky little ID tags………..I guess they could be used for any sort of bag: luggage, diaper bag, ski bag, etc. I thought these would be especially useful to help distinguish your luggage from a similar set at the airport. And oh so cute.
(Just put the elastic loop under the handle, pull the elastic open, slide the tag through the elastic loop, and pull. Nice and secure.)
You’ll need:
Then, you’re going to draw a rectangle that is 2.75 x 1.5 inches right onto the back. into the middle of your rectangles. Center the rectangle an inch from all sides, except one end, where it’ll be 1.5 inches from the edge. Do the same thing to one more piece. Cut out the holes. (Ignore my pencil markings…..I changed the dimensions after I drew the line on there. But you’ll cut right on your pencil marks.)
Then, you’ll sew these two pieces together (make sure to match up the openings) with right sides together, but only on three sides. Leave the end open that has the bigger span of fabric from the opening to the end. Clip the two corners that are on the other end.
Then turn right side out, poke out your corners, and press flat. Then cut 1/4 inch diagonal slits in all four corners.
Fold under each edge of the rectangle a 1/4 inch. and press flat. Do the same thing to the other side, so all of the loose ends are turned towards the inside and it looks finished from both sides.
Then, slide in a piece of vinyl that measures 3.75 x 2.5 inches. Sew around the opening really close the inside edge, making sure to secure the vinyl into place and the folds of fabric.
Then, fold the opening towards the inside a 1/2 inch. Press and sew into place.
Then sew your other 2 pieces together with right sides together, but only on 3 sides as well. Clip the 2 corners on the completed end.
Turn right side out, poke your corners out, and press flat. Then fold the open edge towards the inside a 1/4 inch. Press flat. Slide the 2 ends of your elastic at the center of this opening. (Remember, as I mentioned above, I changed from this cord elastic to some flat elastic. Worked better.) Sew the opening closed, back-stitching over the elastic a few times.
Then place the side with the opening (which won’t be as long as the other) on top of the side with the elastic. Line up all 3 sides and stitch around.
You’ve got it. And a new ID tag to personalize your bags. Simple solution………okay, and a great scrap-fabric project.
Have fun using your ID tags as you travel this summer.