Sewing pattern for a new, slightly smaller, travel duffle. This one is perfect as a carry-on. I have included a built-in sleeve for carrying the duffle on the handle of your rolling bag. The dimensions are: 18 inches wide by 11 inches tall and 9 inches deep.
For those of you who have the original pattern, I will do some comparison here:
-The original duffle is 20 by 12 by 12.
-This bag is washable in your washing machine.
-The straps are 2" wide polypro or nylon, still lots of opportunity to make your bag look amazing with contrasting fabrics, maybe even more so now with all of the colors you can choose from for straps. There is a link in the pattern to take you to the place where I get my straps.
-There is a magazine pocket on one end.
-The zippered, pleated pocket on the other end is explained a little better this time, I think.
-I came up with a faster and easier way to add the straps!
-I use 6 ounce batting in this one instead of the 8 ounce.
-Overall, you are going to find that this duffle is faster and easier to make than the original and still very useful and impressive as a gift.
This fully illustrated PDF pattern will walk you through how to sew this bag. This is a sewing pattern. To buy a travel duffle, visit the duffle section in my shop, here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/StudioCherie?section_id=5629260
This is an instant downloadable pattern. You can buy the pattern today and make the bag right away! To open the file, your computer will use Adobe Reader, which is a free downloadable program.
Materials List:
*6 ounce polyester quilt batting 1.5 yards
*Muslin (or other desired lining fabric) 44” wide, 1.5 yards
*Feature Fabric 44” wide or 54” wide, 1.5 yards
*Contrasting fabric for handles 44” or 54” wide, one yard
*#5 Nylon Coil Zippers one at least 20” long and one at least 11” long
*2" wide Nylon or Polypro Webbing - 10 feet
*Optional Wide Seam Binding 6 yards
1/3 yard of duck canvas
1/3 yard of décor bond (heavy fusible interfacing)
Tools list:
*Cutting mat, Quilter’s ruler, Rotary Cutter
*Sewing machine and thread
*Scissors
*A walking foot for sewing on the quilted fabrics
*A zipper foot for installing zippers
*Iron and ironing board
*Temporary fabric marker
The pattern is illustrated with lots of color photos and diagrams. I use 14 point type in the pattern, so the writing is nice and big. I can even read it without my reading glasses.
The photos in this listing show some of the custom duffles I have sold. This listing is for the sewing pattern.