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DIY Luggage Tag Made from Fabric (No Sew!)

If you need budget suitcase identification quickly, this DIY luggage tag tutorial is so easy! Use scrap fabric and it’s NO SEW!

Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never crafted before, you can make this project! It’s one of the most simple crafts ever.

Pretty DIY luggage tag made with fabric

If you are looking to meet someone who has had their fair share of luggage horror stories, I’m your girl. I’m always the one waiting when the carousel stops and all the luggage has been passed out.

I can’t tell you how many times they’ve had to make a special trip to my place to drop it off (just call me Greg Focker). One time I even had the pleasure of having an airline attendant motion to a huge pile of luggage so that I could dig mine out myself.

I know I sound bitter, but I promise I’m not! It’s all part of the magic of traveling and flying. But you can make it a bit easier on yourself by making your own DIY luggage tag, thereby making your bag a bit more identifiable (especially if it’s black).

Check out this tutorial from Dom of Crafted – you’ll be heading to the airport with a fun, fabric tag that everyone will compliment you on. And won’t that be a fun way to start your trip? Here’s the tutorial from Dom.


I’m heading overseas today (yay!) and because of this I needed a new tag to put on my bag. Why not make a pretty fabric one with Mod Podge?

You could also use this same process to make gift tags! Make sure you pin this one! You’ll thank yourself come Christmas time.

No Sew Luggage Tag

You will need:

Fabric, paintbrush, Fabric Mod Podge, luggage tag, and scissors

Step 1

Print your details onto a piece of card. If you’re printer doesn’t like thick cardstock, you can handwrite your information. Draw a tag shape around your details.

Adding Mod Podge to the back of a luggage tag with a brush

Step 2

Apply some Fabric Mod Podge to your card and stick this to your fabric. Leave this to dry.

Tag Mod Podged to the back of fabric and a brush laying next to it

Step 3

Once your piece is dry, cut around the tag line and punch a hole in the top.

Trimming out the DIY luggage tag with a pair of scissors

Step 4

Attach a piece of string to your tag, tie it to your bag, and you’re good to go!

Easy way to make a pretty DIY luggage tag

Now I’ll be able to find my luggage during my travels. Yeah!

Yield: 1 tag

DIY Luggage Tag

Easy way to make a pretty DIY luggage tag

No sew luggage tags are easy to make with Mod Podge! Even a beginning crafter can do this project.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Active Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Difficulty Easy
Estimated Cost $0

Materials

  • Fabric Mod Podge
  • Cardboard or Thick Cardstock
  • Fabric
  • Strong Twine

Tools

  • Computer and Printer
  • Scissors

Instructions

  1. Print your details onto a piece of card. If you're printer doesn't like thick cardstock, you can handwrite your information. Draw a tag shape around your details.
  2. Apply some Fabric Mod Podge to your card and stick this to your fabric. Leave this to dry.
  3. Once your piece is dry, cut around the tag line and punch a hole in the top.
  4. Attach a piece of string to your tag and tie it to your bag.

Notes

I had all of the supplies on hand, totalling my project to $0. Obviously keep that in mind if you have to purchase any supplies.

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Oh, and if you love this luggage tag, you might want to try this DIY suitcase with photos! You can go all out and NO one will mistake your luggage, I assure you.

In this DIY suitcase project, you'll attach your favorite photos to a vintage find using Mod Podge! This is so easy to do and you'll love the results.

Lynn Edwards

Friday 8th of August 2014

What a great way to identify one's luggage! This is so much more attractive than ordinary luggage tags. There's no mention of it, but would it be advisable to apply ModPodge over the fabric to provide more protection and durability?

Amy

Friday 8th of August 2014

Good point Lynn! Absolutely. A clear (brush on) sealer would make it last forever (even over the top of the Mod Podge).

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