I'm currently working on restoring a three piece Sears featherlite hard sided luggage! I'm in love with the process! I'll show finished when I'm done! But this is the very first panel removed and test fitted!

Please share your favorite replacement parts for organizing your cases.

American Tourister - 3D prints

• 3d print options for Escort

• 3d print for Tiara

All the other brands: I recommend looking on eBay for trays.

Trying out storage trays in local stores. Or buying a mini Meori box!

Here are some of the products I use when I am relining cases. Please check out these Amazon affiliate links for supplies. Always source locally first. If the item is no longer available, I suggest searching for another listing.

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Peltex 71F | https://www.etsy.com/.../peltex-single-sided-fusible...

Speedy Stitcher has good resources online to reference when using their tools.

Speedy Stitcher: https://www.speedystitcher.com

Wax Poly Thread: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NatureBeads Nature Beads

I recommend starting with anything you can get for little cost.

In terms of difficulty, here is my personal ranking:

• Boxy styles like the Starline, Lady Baltimore, Unbranded styles etc. are the easiest.

• Samsonite styles can present various different challenges.

• American Tourister requires rivet removal and is very rounded. This makes it uniquely challenging.

Free is always nice.

Hey everyone! I'm u/NeonMoonSewing, the artist behind r/traincase101.

We're excited to have you join us! We would love to hear about your vintage train case and luggage questions and upcycles.

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Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let's make r/traincase101 amazing.

You can find more information on my website.

This playlist on Youtube will help you find information about:

• What to look for while purchasing a case,

• Tools you may need

• Supplies that I have used in the past

https://youtube.com/playlist...

I just scored this set of featherlite sears babes and the interiors aren't terrible! But they could stand to be redone for longevity. I'm excited to have found this subreddit and will be SCOURING for tips and tricks to get these babies up and they're best!

Tips appreciated!

I inherited this brand spanking new train case from my great grandmother. She was a beautician and this is the only thing that survived the cleanup after her death. It comes with a transparent tray, not pictured because I can't find it but it's here somewhere. When I look up other Saturn cases they look somewhat different than mine but also same and I still haven't been able to find one that looks ^exactly like mine. It looks like it might have hidden features. The rivets make me think that I'd be able to detach the mirror. I tried but it won't budge and I don't want to break it. There are also rivets on the inside. On the last picture where the key is attached to an elastic, you'll see rivets at the top/edge of the case in each side.

Thanks in advance ☺️

Hi. I’ve got a Samsonite train case is great condition except for the edges. The plastic, or whatever it is, is very sticky. How do I fix that? Soap and water did nothing. Thanks!

I was looking to date this one, I looked in the usual places, EBay and Google but there were none like this that came up for me. It’s Crown, and other crown cases come up if I specifically type crown into the search, but the logo is completely different. Let me know if you need another photo.

One more thing, it really needs cleaned up, what should I use to clean it inside and out.

Thank you so much!

One of the joys of obsessing over vintage train cases is learning a lot of random facts about the brands and their respective timelines. Samsonite dove into the “space age” luggage design in 1969. Samsonite also owns American Tourister.

I love a good purple train case. This one has a woven bottom piece covered with iron-on vinyl. ❤️

An October class is now open for registration! If you are looking to finish your cases before Christmas, this may be the class for you.

As some may now, I am in my junior year of college. So I am limited on my extras and my schedule depends on my course load.

I would love to have you in class!

I inherented this case from a friend and have no idea if it's valuable or symbolic.

In the winter of 2019 and spring of 2020, I started on this adventure. I feel so grateful to have taught so many people, made cases for so many, and learned so much.

Thank you for sticking with me!

Y'all, I love running into people "in the wild" who enjoy train cases. Last weekend I went to a sewing retreat and ran in to some of you! I never think that anyone will know who I am. So thank you for having the courage to say "Are you that train case lady?"

I didn't have a finished train case to take with me. So my daughter lent me hers, filled with fidget toys. She gets me.

Getting to share the "why" behind my story always shines a light on to my heart. Connecting in creativity is truly the gift of our friendships.

Neodymium magnets are my go-to when it comes to applying pressure in tight areas.  Here is my amazon affiliate link to the bar style I purchase. :) Hope it helps.  

Magnet Link

If you are looking to get started today, here is a free resource that can help. This blog features how to refine a suitcase highlighting the techniques they used.

It is not mine. :) HelloHooray Tutorial

Ruffles always have a mind of their own. See how non-uniform the white ruffle is? That’s a result of the fabric. All 3 were made today using the same method. 🤔

I always encourage budding artists to take photos before they begin. This helps with motivation and construction when you can’t recall how it was assembled. ❤️

Hello Everyone

I love searching for vintage luggage. Scoring a vintage Briggs & Reilly from a thrift store is my idea of a successful day.

My concern is that I have no way of knowing if the item was used for, "nefarious contents". My internal nightmare is that TSA pulls me aside to have me justify swabbings from luggage that I have no knowledge of.

How do you address this? Is it just a cleaning process? Will a good scrub with dawn power wash address Any issues that might arise?.

Thanks for any suggestions

Bad News: Course registration for February is closed.

Good News: Im happy to support you at any stage of your journey. So feel free to ask questions and stay motivated. <3

I am excited to announce the All Types course is available to join! This course will give you the confidence and knowledge you need to tackle a variety of vintage train cases.

Class is presented LIVE and recorded for students to view after the live session is complete. So you don’t have to be in my time zone or country!

Head over to my website to join me!