Introducing First Aid travel pouch pattern

Hello, my crafty friends! I have one question for you….how do you store your medical or first aid supplies while travelling? Think back to 2019 or earlier before you answer! Do you have a designated box or a pouch, or maybe (like me) you keep everything in a plastic zip-lock bag, which annoys me each time I go away because it is messy, and I can never find what I need quickly enough. I decided to change this to make my life easier and more organized so I can travel in style (when allowed, of course)! How do you ask? I designed a new pattern, and I am finally able to share it with you! It is my absolute pleasure to show you my latest creation, the First Aid Travel Pouch pattern.

Make Your Own First Aid Travel Pouch

The First Aid Travel Pouch is a perfect storage solution to keep all your medical and First Aid supplies on the go! This pattern is suitable for an intermediate sewist; however, if you know how to attach a zipper and sew around curved corners, then you should be able to make your own version.

You can fully customize the front by adding an iron-on patch, embroidery design, drawing “First Aid” with a fabric marker, using heat transfer paper or any other method to do the lettering. You can choose a square or a cross design from the pattern. The First Aid travel pouch features a top zipper closure, a side handle and a clear ID pocket on the back where you can keep next of kin and doctor information, a list of supplies or a mini First Aid guide. Inside the pouch, you will find two slip pockets on the front flap, plus two cargo pockets and two smaller slip pockets on the back. There is also a divider in the middle with an additional three cargo pockets on one side and two slip pockets on the other side. Most of the pockets are sewn using clear vinyl or mesh fabric, so it is easy to see the content inside.

Finished measurements

Height / Width / Depth

22 cm (8 3/4”) / 16 cm (6 1/4”) / 8 cm (3”)

Gather Your Supplies

You will need the following supplies to make a custom first aid case:

Please note: You may need an additional amount of fabric with a directional print.

Height / Width

• 35 cm / 60 cm (14” / 24”) External fabric: waterproof canvas, wax canvas, cotton canvas
• 15 cm / 25 cm (6”/ 10”) Non-fraying fabric: vinyl, leather
• 45 cm / 75 cm (18” / 30”) Lining fabric: quilting cotton, waterproof canvas
• 30 cm / 30 cm (12” / 12”) Mesh fabric
• 25 cm / 35 cm (10” / 24”) Clear vinyl
• 35 cm / 145 cm (24” / 57”) Lightweight interfacing: Stayflex, SF101, Wovenfuse, G700
• 2 cm (3/4”) Double folded bias tape x 1.8 m (2 yds)
• 1.5 cm (5/8”) Fold-over elastic x 50 cm (20”)
• #5 Zipper 53 cm (21”) x 1
• Double-sided tape
• Masking tape (optional)
• Multi-surface glue (optional)    

Download The Pattern

The First Aid Travel Pouch pattern is available in the shop; however, I have a surprise for you! If you would like to receive a free copy of this pattern, you need to join the Allsewpetite – makers group on Facebook. Then, go to the group’s file folder and download your copy. I know it is April’s fool today, but I can assure you it is not a joke! Hope you going to like it. Cannot wait to see your versions!

How To Sew A First Aid Travel Pouch – Video tutorial

If you’re looking for a step-by-step guide, be sure to check out my detailed video tutorial on my YouTube channel! I walk you through each part of the First Aid Travel Pouch pattern, offering tips and tricks along the way to make the process even easier. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced sewist, the video will help you follow the pattern with ease. Don’t miss it—head over to my channel now!