
So today, we bring you five sewing pattern ideas that will give you that satisfying feeling of packing something fresh off the sewing machine, while being manageable projects. All these patterns are aimed at absolute or confident beginners and if you’re a more experienced sewer, you’ll make them up in just a few hours!
Drawstring Bag

Toiletries Bag

Headscarf

We’re taking things up a notch with a sewing pattern for an item you can wear and show off on holiday. Our Headscarf is a quick project with a nod to the 1970s. Inspired by the ones worn by Monique in the BBC series The Serpent, it’s a handy accessory to style that second-day hair on your trip! Featuring long ties and a hidden covered elastic to keep it fitting snugly on your head, this Headscarf is a great addition to any outfit.
Make it in leftover fabric to match one of your handmade garments and watch our Lunchtime Sew on Instagram for a quick tutorial!
Silk Cami

This sewing pattern is available as a PDF in sizes UK 8-20.
Sylvia Robe

Although it looks impressive, our Sylvia Robe is still a quick and simple garment to make in time for a trip. The longer version especially, with its 1920s glamour, is perfect to lounge around your Airbnb in, or as a fabulous extra layer over a t-shirt and jeans to explore the city sights.If you’re heading somewhere hot, Sylvia makes for a great beach cover-up, so you can stay out of the sun in style! This sewing pattern is available as a PDF in sizes UK 6-30.
We hope you've been inspired by our last-minute project suggestions. If you're a really fast sewer, you might even manage to make two or three of these sewing patterns in time for your trip. Make sure you tag us in your pictures on Instagram so we can see which items made it into your suitcase!