How to sew a case for a suitcase with your own hands?
Today it’s easy to order a case online. But there is no guarantee that the little thing sewn for distant lands will be of the right size and declared quality. Synthetic "tricks" that many have already purchased for themselves are often like twins at the airport, which in turn does not solve the problem of baggage recognition.
Luggage Case Ideas
Advice! If there is no time left before departure, a synthetic T-shirt or a narrow elastic skirt can play the role of a cover .
Synthetic T-shirt
Sleeves tucked inside, can be used as pockets, for example, for a bottle of baby food, while waiting at the port. The neck of the T-shirt does not interfere with the telescopic handle, the bottom of the T-shirt is worn and sewn around the wheels of the suitcase.
Stretch Skirt
With a skirt it’s still easier, the belt and the bottom can be used as a drawstring. A threaded string or elastic band holds the cover on the suitcase in position. As a rule, such skirts are of bright colors, and this is what you need in the airport crowd . A case for a suitcase, which will take more time, but also last longer, it is better to sew on a specially constructed pattern.
We sew a case for a suitcase
Even a novice seamstress will cope with sewing a case for a suitcase. The main thing is to choose the right fabric and accessories . There are many models of clothes for a road friend; you can choose the one for which there is definitely enough time and skill. Let’s take a look at the pattern for the suitcase.
It is better to choose fabric for work mixed or synthetic. It is easy to look after such things, mixed fabrics differ in the increased wear resistance. A dense weave fabric with a bright pattern will help out more than once on a journey.
A good case will be made of fabric quilted with a synthetic winterizer and lined. The lining will hide all the internal seams, they will not need to be sewn. In advance, you need to prepare zippers and trim pipings from the main fabric or companion fabric. To fasten the bottom of the luggage you will need a Velcro tape or high-quality detachable zipper.
Important! Threads for making stitches should be very durable, and not just suitable in color to the fabric.
Pattern
To build a pattern, paper tape is glued to the suitcase along the lines of future seams. We draw the lines of future seams, note the position of the zippers. The seams should coincide with the edges of the suitcase, the places of the zippers coincide with the position of the telescopic handle and the side, if any.
At the bottom of the cover for the suitcase is laid an allowance for the clasp. A velcro of a suitable color will be convenient. Wheels should remain outside the cover .
Advice! In order for the zipper of the cover to withstand the load, in models with an expansion of volume, belts with fasteners can be sewn onto the case.
The pattern is built on paper, from the lines of the cover received from the adhesive tape, seam allowances are postponed. To be sure of the pattern, you can first cut the probe out of unnecessary fabric. Try it on a suitcase, and make the necessary changes.
On the road, a pocket on the cover will not be amiss, it should also be noted in advance on the pattern. You can also provide a handle sewn to the front or side wall, it will help out if the handle of the suitcase breaks. The pattern is ready, you can start sewing.
Sewing
Sewing will be easy if everything is done in a certain order. Sewing time increases when you return to a forgotten operation, and access to it is closed by the previous line.
Stages of work:
- First, a pocket for the little things needed on the road and a handle sewn onto the cover are processed. The pocket can be made flat with a zipper or voluminous and roomy.
- The main seams are assembled on a sewing machine and sewn. Internal seams can be edged with a slanting inlay, then the cover will be “eternal” . If the fabric is quilted with a padding polyester, the lining will close the internal seams.
- Slots under the handles and wheels of the suitcase can be edged with a slanting inlay from the main or contrasting color of the fabric.
- In some quality cases, to protect the handles from damage, they are closed with a velcro flap or button.
- The Velcro is processed, between the wheels of the suitcase. On some models, the zipper closes.
All stitches are sewn on the sewing machine with a small stitch. Where possible, finishing lines are made, they not only decorate, but also make the cover more reliable. Anything can happen on the road with a suitcase. The seams must be very durable.
Going on a trip, we all expect to receive only positive emotions. Troubles with luggage along the way are capable, if not spoil the rest, then certainly reduce the pleasure. A pre-prepared case for a suitcase will protect you from many troubles along the way.
Clothing for a travel bag can be a very timely gift. A gifted travel friend equipped with a case is a double gift. Having mastered this assortment once, then you can make gifts for all friends using the same technology.
