551 – Duffle or Gym Bag Pattern
Multi-Sized Pattern - Sizes Small, Medium, and Large
Skill Level: 1, Quick & Easy
Sew up three duffle bags with this easy-to-sew pattern! Each duffle bag has squared-off corners, zipper closure, and webbing handles. These bags are durable and washable. The pattern includes instructions for a clip-on padded shoulder strap for the medium and large bags. Additional features make these bags super functional: two outside velcro side pockets, two outside end zipper pockets (make with fabric or mesh).
Dimensions:
Small: 14" long x 7-1/2" wide x 7-1/2" deep
Medium: 17" long x 9" wide x 9" deep
Large: 22" long x 11" wide x 11" deep
Suggested Fabrics:
Main Bag: Waterproof nylon pack cloth, cordura, canvas, denim, or other rugged fabric.
Optional Mesh Pockets: Leno Lock or other heavy mesh.
Fabric and Material Requirements:
Small Bag: 5/8 yd (.57m) 60" fabric; 2-3/8 yd (2.2m) 1" webbing; 5/8 yd (.57m) #4 or #5 coil zipper.
Medium Bag: 3/4 yd (.7m) 60" fabric; 2-3/4 yd (2.5m) 1" webbing; 3/4 yd (.7m) #4 or #5 coil zipper.
Large Bag: 1 yd (.92m) 60" fabric; 3-1/4 yd (3m) 1" webbing; 1 yd (.92m) #4 or #5 coil zipper.
Notions:
All Sizes: Thread, two #4 or #5 zipper pulls.
Clip-on Shoulder Strap: two 1" tri-rings, 1-1/2 yd of 1-1/2" webbing, two 1-1/2" swivel snap hooks, one 1-1/2" shoulder pads, two 1-1/2" slides.
Optional Velcro Pockets: 1/8 yd of 3/4" velcro hook & loop.
Optional Zipper Pockets: two #4 or #5 zipper pulls, 2/3 yd #4 or #5 coil zipper
Optional Mesh Pockets: 1/4 yd Mesh fabric.