Animal Print Luggage Set

I have written about my time at Joann Fabrics multiple times. This travel set was made from a double-sided quilted fabric that I found there while working. Sadly, I didn't buy it in time and there wasn't enough for all the projects I wanted to do. Oh well. You win some, you lose some.

It is actually two cotton fabrics quilted together. Joann Fabrics carried quite a few different prints in this line. It has one side with a leopard print. And the other side has stripes of Leopard print, Zebra Stripes, and Giraffe spots.

I used Simplicity 2551 for the handbag. I matched the pattern of the fabrics across the front of the purse and the pockets. It is lined in simple black cotton.

The duffle bag was made from Simplicity 2274. I used the solid Leopard print side of the fabric. My favorite feature is the gold-tone metal zipper. For some reason, a metal zipper elevates the whole look of the project to the next level. It has a large pocket on the end for shoes perhaps.

For the handles, I took stripes of the zebra fabric and sewed it to wide black ribbon. The duffle is also lined in black cotton.

Also from 2274, I made a luggage tag and a little envelope clutch. Very cute.

I also have a few purchased items to complete my travel set. I love it, and love that no one else can mistake my luggage for theirs at the airport luggage carousel.

Thanks for reading!

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