Dimensions
- Small: 9" x 10" x 5" (23cm x 25.5cm x 12.5cm)
- Large: 11" x12" x 7" (28cm x 30.5cm x 18cm)
Bag Features
This nifty Duffel Backpack is a fun and easy sew. It has a gently curved oval base, offset seams to reduce bulk, zip pocket, slip pocket and the straps cross each other to ensure the top stays cinched closed, although there is also a magnetic snap to ensure that's it's secure.
Pattern Features
The Duffel Backpack is classified as a beginner-level bag sewing pattern. It is written in UK English and has been thoroughly tested by a team of expert pattern testers
The Duffel Backpack bag sewing pattern features comprehensive instructions, pattern pieces, and colour photographs.
What materials do I need?
This pattern works best in quilting cottons. Although slightly thicker fabrics will work for the Exterior, they will not work as the Contrast.
Fabric:
Small
- ½ yd (0.4m) Exterior
- ½ yd (0.4m) Contrast
- 2/3 yd (0.6m) Lining
- 8” x 10” (20cm x 25.5cm) Ultra firm fusible interfacing such as Peltex, Decovil 1 or Vilene S520
- 36” x 12” (0.9m x 30.5cm) Foam stabiliser such as Vilene Style-vil or ByAnnie’s Soft & Stable
- 1 ⅝ yd (1.5m) Medium weight interfacing (Based on 90cm wide, narrower will need more) such as Pellon SF101, Vilene G700 or F220
Large
- ⅝ yd (0.5m) Exterior
- ½ yd (0.4m) Contrast
- ⅞ yd (0.8m) Lining
- 8” x 12” (20cm x 30.5cm) Ultra firm fusible interfacing such as Peltex, Decovil 1 or Vilene S520
- 1 1/8yd (1m) Foam stabiliser such as Vilene Style-vil or ByAnnie’s Soft & Stable
- 1 ⅞ yd (1.75m) Medium weight interfacing (Based on 90cm wide, narrower will need more) such as Pellon SF101, Vilene G700 or F220
Both
Strap fabric & medium weight interfacing:
- Petite & Small adults: 4” x 72” (10cm x 183cm)
- OR Adults: 4” x 90” (10cm x 229cm)
Hardware & Notions:
- 1 x Magnetic snap
- 1 x 8" (20cm) #3 Dressmaking Zip – If using continuous zipper, cut to 10” (25.5cm) long
- 2 x 1" (2.5cm) Rectangle rings
- 2 x 1" (2.5cm) Strap Sliders
- Double sided basting tape
Dimensions
- Small: 9" x 10" x 5" (23cm x 25.5cm x 12.5cm)
- Large: 11" x12" x 7" (28cm x 30.5cm x 18cm)
Bag Features
This nifty Duffel Backpack is a fun and easy sew. It has a gently curved oval base, offset seams to reduce bulk, zip pocket, slip pocket and the straps cross each other to ensure the top stays cinched closed, although there is also a magnetic snap to ensure that's it's secure.
Pattern Features
The Duffel Backpack is classified as a beginner-level bag sewing pattern. It is written in UK English and has been thoroughly tested by a team of expert pattern testers
The Duffel Backpack bag sewing pattern features comprehensive instructions, pattern pieces, and colour photographs.
What materials do I need?
This pattern works best in quilting cottons. Although slightly thicker fabrics will work for the Exterior, they will not work as the Contrast.
Fabric:
Small
- ½ yd (0.4m) Exterior
- ½ yd (0.4m) Contrast
- 2/3 yd (0.6m) Lining
- 8” x 10” (20cm x 25.5cm) Ultra firm fusible interfacing such as Peltex, Decovil 1 or Vilene S520
- 36” x 12” (0.9m x 30.5cm) Foam stabiliser such as Vilene Style-vil or ByAnnie’s Soft & Stable
- 1 ⅝ yd (1.5m) Medium weight interfacing (Based on 90cm wide, narrower will need more) such as Pellon SF101, Vilene G700 or F220
Large
- ⅝ yd (0.5m) Exterior
- ½ yd (0.4m) Contrast
- ⅞ yd (0.8m) Lining
- 8” x 12” (20cm x 30.5cm) Ultra firm fusible interfacing such as Peltex, Decovil 1 or Vilene S520
- 1 1/8yd (1m) Foam stabiliser such as Vilene Style-vil or ByAnnie’s Soft & Stable
- 1 ⅞ yd (1.75m) Medium weight interfacing (Based on 90cm wide, narrower will need more) such as Pellon SF101, Vilene G700 or F220
Both
Strap fabric & medium weight interfacing:
- Petite & Small adults: 4” x 72” (10cm x 183cm)
- OR Adults: 4” x 90” (10cm x 229cm)
Hardware & Notions:
- 1 x Magnetic snap
- 1 x 8" (20cm) #3 Dressmaking Zip – If using continuous zipper, cut to 10” (25.5cm) long
- 2 x 1" (2.5cm) Rectangle rings
- 2 x 1" (2.5cm) Strap Sliders
- Double sided basting tape
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