About eleven years ago, I made a ByAnnie bag (Jewelry Travel Case — on the right here). It’s really nice, with pockets for various things (larger earrings, watchbands, etc.), along with a place for post-type earrings, a wonderful way to carry necklaces tangle-free, and all sorts of things. But it’s big! Closed, it measures 11″ x 7.5″, and it’s a whopping 15″ wide when open. Granted, it’s not very thick, but it does take up a certain amount of space in a carryon bag.
I happened upon a very old pattern on the same site, the Jewelry Travel Wallet (below). This bag is much smaller at 4.5″ x 8.5″ closed, and 12.5″ x 8.5″ open. This one doesn’t have all of the specialized spots for storing pieces of jewelry, but I don’t travel with (or own!) that many, anyway. I think I’ve figured out a way to keep a necklace or two from tangling, and there’s a place for earrings. I’ll have to figure out something for a spare watchband, but I think this will work! We’ll see, after a trip or two. 🙂
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Oh Sandy that looks like a perfect size. Just enough room & not take up a lot of space. I really love the fabric on your larger bag!
Thanks, Candice! I think the new one may just work for me. 🙂 As for the larger one, I loved those pandas!
Wow, that’s what I’m looking for. I was lifted a jewelry travel case from a jewelry store. By the time I arrived at my destination, all my necklaces were in knots. I was frustrated, but my grandkids had fun untangling the mess. Please keep us posted on how your new case works . Thanks
PS, love your fabric choices.
**gifted, not lifted.
LOL! I figured that’s what you meant. 😉
Thanks, and I’ll let you know, Deena! I hope it works out, but of course it remains to be seen. 🙂