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Tips on how to pack luggage easily and efficiently.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Aug 1978 (v.56#8) pg. G18 (190+)

What to do to minimize the chances that your luggage will be damaged, lost, pilfered or misdirected and what to do if any of these things happen.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Jun 1979 (v.57#6) pg. 209

Decoupage luggage. Outdated hard-sided luggage with leather and vinyl trim are turned into keepsakes by covering them with a decoupage of Victorian wrapping paper or memorabilia.
CRAFTS Apr 1997 (v.20#4) pg. 60

Carry-on suit bag with zippered pocket is 42" long.
FAMILY CIRCLE Oct 23 1978 (v.91#12) pg. 122, 174

Cloth case holds neckties neatly while traveling.
FAMILY CIRCLE Nov 3 1981 (v.94#15) pg. 100, 163

A guide to various types of luggage. Special points to look for when shopping.
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING Jun 1978 (v.186#6) pg. 168

Tips on reclaiming a battered suitcase.
HANDY ANDY Feb 1980 (v.4#5) pg. 24

Soft sacks (soft luggage) you can sew. Includes a roll bag and a two-part, original-design backpack.
HOME MECHANIX #688 Aug 1985 (v.81) pg. 83

A carry-on bag fit for a gunslinger. Leather bag, designed to hold pistols and holsters or useful as an overnight bag, is tooled with the silhouette of a bucking bronco, floral corners and a stamped basket pattern. It has a zipper closure and two handles.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1997 (v.7#1) pg. 46, Insert

Building custom-sized rectangular leather cases. Describes using patterns, molding blocks, butting leather parts and assembling a case.
LEATHER CRAFTERS & SADDLERS JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1998 (v.8#5) pg. 28

Antique leather trunks. A brief look at their history and some restoration tips.
LEATHER CRAFTERS JOURNAL May-Jun 1991 (v.1#3) pg. 15

A small portmanteau (suitcases of the colonial period and early 1800's). This small, oval-shaped, leather version is suitable for personal items, papers, valuables, etc.
LEATHER CRAFTERS JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1992 (v.2#2) pg. 20, Insert

Repair and restoration work. Fixing a leather suitcase suffering from neglect.
LEATHER CRAFTERS JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1992 (v.2#5) pg. 29

How to pack a suitcase so your clothes arrive wrinkle-free.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #514 Mar 1971 (v.67) pg. 59

Tips on marking your luggage for easy identification in crowded airports.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #526 Mar 1972 (v.68) pg. 44

Sew a travel set with a tie caddy and shoe bags.
NEEDLE & THREAD Nov-Dec 1984 (v.4#6) pg. 14, 26, 44

Sturdy cherry luggage stand is a convenient place for opening a suitcase. Also doubles as a serving table. Folds flat for storage.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1984 (v.161#4) pg. 105

Luggage rack (suitcase holder) folds compactly for storage.
POPULAR SCIENCE Nov 1964 (v.185#5) pg. 127

Padded bag for skis and poles. Est. cost: $60.
SUNSET Nov 1983 (v.171#5) pg. 160

Tip shows how to make a jewelry case for traveling.
WORKBASKET Sep 1978 (v.43#12) pg. 23

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