43 Practical Travel Sewing Projects • Heather Handmade

Get excited to vacation with these travel sewing projects. These are great beginner projects to organize in the car or airplane.

I love going on trips in the summertime and when my kids have breaks from school. We have so much fun playing, hiking, swimming, and biking wherever we go.

I’ve put a big list together of all the things you can sew for traveling at any time of the year. Some of these sewing projects are great for playing games, some are for organizing, and some are for sleeping. A lot of these have free PDF sewing patterns to help you make something to make travel better!

What is a PDF sewing pattern?

A PDF pattern is a sewing pattern designed on the computer and organized so that it can be printed on several letter or A4 size pieces of paper.

I love using PDF sewing patterns because if the pattern gets ruined or if my children or I changed sizes, I can always print it again. It’ll never be destroyed since I have a digital version!

How do you use a PDF sewing pattern?

Open the PDF on a computer and click print. When printing make sure that the scaling is set to 100% or no scaling so that the pattern prints at the correct size.

Once the pattern is printed it can be taped together to get the full size. Then the pattern can be cut for each pattern piece size or individual sizes can be traced so that the pattern can be used again and again. Learn how to use PDF sewing patterns.

Free Hand Sanitizer Spray Holder Sewing Pattern

Do you love to sew? Try one of these sewing projects:

Travel Sewing Projects

DIY Curling Iron Travel Case: Free Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a heat resistant curling iron travel case with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing projects works for any hot tool.

Free Keychain Card Wallet Sewing Pattern

Learn how to sew a keychain card wallet with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is so useful and a great gift for teens.

Free Travel Tissue Holder Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a tissue holder sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is small and quick, and it makes a great handmade gift.

Free DIY Cooling Neck Wrap Sewing Pattern

Learn how to sew a cooling neck wrap with a free sewing pattern. This summer sewing project is easy, and it keeps you cool in hot weather.

Free Luggage Tag Sewing Pattern with a Flap

Learn how to sew a luggage tag with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project identifies luggage and protects your information.

How to Sew a Steering Wheel Cover

Learn how to sew a steering wheel cover for temperature protection and a nice look. This beginner sewing project is great for any vehicle.

Make a DIY Eyeglass Stand to Keep Glasses Safe

Learn how to sew a DIY eyeglass stand that holds glasses and keeps them safe. This beginner sewing project is quick and perfect to sell.

How to Sew a Luggage Handle Cover

Learn how to sew a luggage handle cover with a beginner sewing project. Make it easier to identify your luggage while traveling.

Free Sleep Mask Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a sleep mask with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project helps with sleep and makes a great handmade gift.

Free Hand Sanitizer Spray Holder Sewing Pattern

Learn how to sew a hand sanitizer spray holder with a free sewing pattern. This small sewing project keeps rectangular hand sanitizers handy.

DIY Tic Tac Toe Travel Game

Learn how to make tic tac toe travel game with felt and a drawstring bag. This beginner sewing project is a great for the car and airplane.

Sew a Clear Vinyl Zipper Pouch

Learn how to sew a clear vinyl zipper pouch with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is great for organizing!

DIY Infinity Scarf with a Pocket

Learn how to make a DIY infinity scarf with a pocket perfect for giving. Use an invisible zipper for this sewing project for a hidden pocket!

Free Circle Drawstring Bag Pattern

Learn how to make a circle drawstring bag with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is great for organizing toys or makeup!

DIY Reusable Snack Pouches

It’s easy to bring snacks for kids (or yourself) with these DIY reusable snack pouches! Use waterproof fabric to make them easy to clean!

DIY Tote Bag with Fold Up Pocket

Learn how to make a DIY tote bag with a fold up pocket. With the reusable bag folded up in a pocket it’s easy to store in a purse or car until needed.

Free Dice Bag Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a drawstring bag with a free dice bag sewing pattern. Faux leather makes an easy sewing project and a great handmade gift.

How to Make a DIY Fabric Tray

Learn how to make a DIY fabric tray with fabric scraps for simple organizing. It’s a great beginner sewing project that makes an easy gift!
Make the version with snaps at the corners to make it easy to dissamble and fold up. A fabric tray is a great way to not lose dice and game pieces when you place games.

Free Cell Phone Bag Pattern

Learn how to make a cell phone bag with a free sewing pattern. This tiny crossbody bag is great for essentials and it’s a fun sewing project.

Free Beach Bag Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a beach bag with a free sewing pattern. This bag sewing project is great to hold everything for the pool or the beach!

Easy DIY Pencil Pouch

Learn how to sew an easy DIY pencil pouch with scraps of fabric, a zipper, and a free sewing pattern. This is a great beginner sewing project!

Free Glasses Case Sewing Pattern

Learn how to make a glasses case with a free sewing pattern. This beginning sewing project uses fabric scraps and makes a great handmade gift.

How to Make a Tote With Leather Handles

Learn how to make a tote bag with leather handles. This beginner sewing project looks great and is perfect for carrying your essentials!

DIY Travel Toothbrush Roll Bag

Learn how to make a DIY toothbrush roll bag for traveling with a hand towel and a ribbon. Organize your hygiene items with this simple sewing project!

Small Circle Zipper Pouch Tutorial

Learn how to sew a small circle zipper pouch with a free sewing pattern. This easy sewing project can clip onto a bag or keys!

Ruffled Tote Bag Sewing Pattern

Make a ruffled tote bag with a beginner sewing pattern. This bag sewing project has ruffles or piping, and is great for combining fabrics.

How to Make DIY Reusable Cotton Rounds

Make use of all those organic cotton scraps of fabric by easily sewing or serging them into DIY reusable cotton rounds. They are great for removing make up!

How to Sew a Zipper Pouch

Learn how to sew a zipper pouch with a free sewing pattern. This easy sewing project is great for beginners and makes a great handmade gift!

How to Upcycle Jeans Into a Tote Bag

Learn how to upcycle jeans into a tote bag. This beginner sewing project is a quick and easy bag to sew, and it already has pockets!

Sew a Sunglasses Case with a Free Pattern

Learn how to sew a sunglasses case with a free sewing pattern! Keep your sunglasses case safe in your bag with a beginner sewing project!

Free Box Zipper Pouch Sewing Pattern

Learn to make a box zipper pouch with a free sewing pattern. This beginner sewing project is a great toiletry bag for travel or organizing!

Free Chapstick Holder Keychain Pattern

With this free chapstick holder keychain pattern, make a cute keychain to hold your lip balm or chapstick to clip onto your purse or backpack.

How to Sew a Fabric Makeup Brush Holder – Make and Takes

Need a fun simple sewing project? Sew a fabric makeup brush holder to store your own brushes. Plus they make great gifts as well!

Noughts and Crosses Travel Game

Make a cloth travel game of noughts and crosses, tic tac toe

How to Make Reusable Sandwich Wraps and Snack Envelopes

Ditch the plastic baggies and sew some reusable sandwich wraps and snack bags for traveling with sandwiches and other snacks. They’re perfect for kid’s lunches.

Sewing a Rucksack: Free Backpack Pattern

Enjoy this free backpack pattern with how-to instructions for sewing a rucksack using durable 100% cotton canvas.

DIY Leather Passport Holder

Tutorial instructions for a DIY leather passport holder.

DIY Hand Sanitizer Holder Keychain

Always have a bottle of hand sanitizer nearby when you make this small bottle keychain holder. No pattern needed!

How to Make a Travel Neck Pillow with Pattern

How To Make A Travel Neck Pillow With Pattern. Rest better while traveling. Easy sewing tutorial. How to make a travel neck pillow.

Packing Cubes Pattern with 3 Sizes

A packing cube is a zippered mesh bag used to organize clothes within luggage. Sew your own packing cubes in three sizes with this easy pattern and photo tutorial.

MINE Luggage Tag

If you caught my XL Luggage Tag recently, you might have noticed the pic at the bottom that included another luggage tag that said “MINE” on it. If you’re looking for a way to identify your bag that has a little more attitude, this one is for you!