When in doubt, accessorize! Accessories for the whimsical traveller.

Published on by car2ole
Travel accessories for the crazed sewist.
Travel accessories for the crazed sewist.

There is so much prep time for a big trip.  I’ve been plotting and planning, piling and packing.  And I think everything is ready.  So I decided I needed some new travel accessories.

Leather bag tag, Anita Goodesign embroidery design.
Leather bag tag, Anita Goodesign embroidery design.

Did you know that you can embroider on leather?  Well you can.  I just happened to have this cute leather bag tag sitting about.  Nothing within my reach is safe from the Destiny.  I embroidered my initial on the flap.  At first, I couldn’t decide whether to embroider the initial for my first name or my last.  I hope I chose wisely.

Camera case in batik alligator print. Custom made to fit my new camera. Soft and stable for padding, long zipper, detachable wrist strap.
Camera case in batik alligator print. Custom made to fit my new camera. Soft and stable for padding, long zipper, detachable wrist strap.

I’ve been practicing with my new camera for the trip.  So of course the camera needed a cute little case.  Matches the lining of my backpack.  Boom.

Necessary Clutch Wallet pattern by Emmaline bags. That beautiful Michael Miller fabric with a batik lining.
Necessary Clutch Wallet pattern by Emmaline bags. That beautiful Robert Kaufman fabric with a batik lining.

My new wallet is so classy.  I wanted to make sure it would coordinate with my mix-and-match outfits.  Now I can carry it as a clutch no matter what I wear.  Yep, same fabric as the backpack.  No worries, I won’t hold them up next to each other.

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"I never sleep on planes" eye mask. Anita Goodesign embroidery. Gray poly satin fabric, black lace elastic.
“I never sleep on planes” eye mask. Anita Goodesign embroidery. Gray poly satin fabric, black lace elastic.

If you’ve learned anything whatsoever about me, you know that this is my favorite travel accessory by far.  My special sleep mask.  I plan on wearing it on those redeye flights.  Although no one will know if I have red eyes.  Maybe I’ll even get bonus points for creeping out some people on the flights.  I might even wear it backwards when I get up to use the restroom.

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9 thoughts on “When in doubt, accessorize! Accessories for the whimsical traveller.”

  1. Ok…I want the eye mask… name your price. You are too, too funny. I just came back from a redeye flight, darn, I could have used it! Any ideas for a head harness to stop the head bobble. 🙂

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    1. I have a great idea for that – it involves a bungee cord and a carabiner. I’ll just embroider something on it and we’re good to go. (I just got off a redeye myself!)

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  2. Found through Facebook! Definitely had some smiles while reading. Love your travel accessories and I would love a tutorial on how you made your camera bag! Please!! Fabulous fabrics you used!

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    1. Thanks for your lovely comments! I am out and about field testing my camera case and other accessories. I will write a post about the camera bag. Keep your eyes peeled!

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