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Duffel Bag Sewing Tutorial and Giveaway

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Hey y'all and welcome to Sewspire!
Today I am here to show you how to sew a duffel bag with zippered top closure. This particular bag is sized to meet carryon requirements and makes a wonderful travel bag because you can fold it flat and tuck several of them inside your suitcase with ease.
When finished your travel size duffel tote bag will measure approximately 17" across the base, 8" tall and 9" deep.
For this project you will need one 18" zipper and 2 yards of cotton twill fabric such as the beautiful Premier Prints I used to craft the sample bag from:
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To begin, you will need to precut your material to the following dimensions:
Cut six 10" x 18" panels for the body
Cut four 10" x 10" panels for the sides
Cut four 5" x 20" panels for the zipper casing / gusset
Cut two 6" x 25" panels for the handles
I hope you enjoy the sewing project and will share photos of your finished duffel bags on the Sewspire Facebook and Instagram pages using @sewspire and #sewspire .
I will be back next week with another inspired travel themed project. Until then, please know the creative genius in me salutes the creative genius in you!
XO,
Andrea
P.S. Congratulations to Janice Centritto as she is the Happy Mail winner of the patchwork dachshund pup we made last week! If you would like to enter to win this week's travel sized duffel bag, you can sign up here:
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@stellakittycat9356 5 лет назад

I love your calm presentation style, you make it look so easy that I feel I can tackle this.

@suziejohnson2690 7 месяцев назад

I made a similar size with oval ends rather than square about 20 years ago. I mare it from 6 log-cabin style squares that measured approximately 12” square. I used it for travel to various teaching conferences and it was always easy to spot on the luggage carousel.

@gailjeffmoore933 5 лет назад

Hi Andrea, I have been sewing for 50 years,..wow, hard to believe it's been that long, my mom taught me how to sew and then I took sewing in home economics in high school. I have made many of your market tote bags and given them as gifts!!! You are by far the BEST teacher on you tube!!!! Just wanted you to know how much I appreciate the way you explain and how soothing your voice is. Thank you for all you do. Lots of love, GAIL

@Sewspire 5 лет назад

Hello Gail and thank you for sharing this with me! It means so much to me to know that the tutorials are serving their purpose well and bringing light and joy to the community. I bet your market tote bags are gorgeous! That is one of my favorite bag designs to gift to others.

@sophiakean-chong6692 2 года назад

Thank you, watching sewing or jewelry makers is very peaceful since I was very little. Alot of Sublettes in NYC

@janetbailey4282 5 лет назад

Thank you for another great tutorial. I know several people commented on your peaceful voice, in my opinion it is natural you do not have to slow it down so much I feel like we are up late with a glass of wine and your trying not to fall asleep........lol lol.........you are blessed with a kind gentle voice ...no need slowing it down.

@Sewspire 5 лет назад

Thank you Janet! I love the analogy :)

@roseajones4362 6 лет назад

I really appreciate your style of making a duffle bag. This is the easiest method that I have seen. I will be trying this bag

@juanitamcgary4621 6 лет назад

Hi Andrea I read all the comments and I didn’t see what size needle you used. Your such a great teacher I hope it will be as easy as you have made it look. Thank you

@Sewspire 6 лет назад

Hello! I like to use the 90/14 when sewing bags.

@lindsaymichelle100 6 лет назад

I just made your duffel bag and it turned out great thank you for such a good video you make it very easy to follow

@tzoken729 7 лет назад

L-O-V-E it!!! I have lots of extra fabric from making my 1st grandson's quilts, bibs, etc... so I just need to go purchase a zipper and I can make a scrappy duffle to match his nursery. I figure she can use it for the baby's laundry or all his things for a day or weekend trip! Thank you for this!

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

That will be such a lovely gift!

@mechellemcbride 5 лет назад

Just made this bag with a few added touches. I love that you gave us the basic formula for the bag, which makes it easier to understand the pattern and process. Amazing!! Thank you, Andrea!!

@Sewspire 5 лет назад

So glad you enjoyed the project! 🙏🧵🌞

@triciamoser2199 5 лет назад

Thank you for such a great and easy tutorial to follow. I’m very new to sewing, made this duffle bag. There are a few small mistakes, but overall I’m very proud of how it turned out. I will subscribe and follow all your videos! Thank you again!

@gogalilean 7 лет назад

I so love your instructions which was so much easier to follow along. thank you for a great job. Now I can try to make one of my own which will be a little bigger with a longer zipper. hope it comes out as well as yours did. Thanks again.

@pamketron 7 лет назад

Oh Andrea what a beautiful duffle bag. I love it. So happy you are doing a travel series! That's perfect for summer. Love the fabric you used. Love everything about it. It's the perfect size. I would love to win this bag. The creative genius in you was definitely working extra on this project. It's amazing! Keep up the great work. 💛💙❤️💚💜💖✂️😍😍😍❌⭕️❌⭕️💚💛💙💜💖😋

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

Thank you Pam! I am so happy you l like the tutorial. I really want one of these duffel's too! It is the perfect size. Happy sewing! XO, Andrea

@gmaflor 7 лет назад

Andrea, I finally "conquered" the zipper, did the retro panels and i tell you came out perfect, tonight I will attach to the bag and will be finished...........so I can start this duffle bag, I love it. Thank you so much for helping me overcome the fear of the zippers

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

Yay! That is fabulous news indeed! Happy sewing!

@marciadoell2503 7 лет назад

You are an excellent teacher! I love this project and look forward to your travel bag series. Keep up the great tutorials...I know it's work to prepare for them, but you are a natural instructor and very inspiring! Marcia, from Indiana

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

Thank you so much for the kind words Marcia! I am looking forward to the travel series as well and am really excited to share some more fabulous sewing projects with our creative community over the next few weeks. Happy sewing! XO, Andrea

@eleanorpino22 6 лет назад

Ooooo Andrea! All your bags are beautiful and you make sewing them look so easy! I finished my duffle bag tonite. There was some frustrations but I always like a challenge. I used some upholstery material I had for the exterior and then quilt cotton for interior. The bag did come together and I enjoyed sewing it. It's not perfect but it's finished. I will make another because I love the bag. I will use a different material though. Im so glad I found your channel and always look forward to your videos

@Sewspire 6 лет назад

So glad you were successful! The upholstery material might be too thick for this project. Try a lighter canvas and let me know if it is easier for you. So glad you are enjoying the channel!

@akhilahughes6172 3 года назад

Thank you so much. It was difficult to find someone making a bag with a base. Brilliant instructions. I’ll give it a go. Mine is much bigger. Wish me luck.

@Sewspire 3 года назад

Good luck!

@Top2tow 7 лет назад

Thank you Andrea for all your wonderful tutorials. You have made sewing easy for me to understand and a joy to do! xxxx

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

You are so welcome! It is my pleasure and I am happy to know the tutorials are helpful and easy to follow. Happy sewing! XO, Andrea

@sheatoto6783 7 лет назад

Thank you so much. I asked for a duffel bag and you delivered! I enjoy every video. You make it so easy. Tks again..Terry x

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

You are welcome Terry! Glad you like the tutorial and thank you again for the suggestion. Happy sewing! Andrea

@heatherhd98 5 лет назад

Love your peaceful voice.

@azuaris 6 лет назад

I have been wanting to sew my own duffel bag. Your instructions were very clear. I used cotton duck fabric and I added pockets in front and the sides. It was a really great project. I love my new duffel bag and I plan to make another one smaller. Thank you Andrea! Thank you thank you thank you!! :D

@Sewspire 6 лет назад

That sounds amazing! Could you send us some photos to sewinginspiration@gmail.com ?

@joanlawrence1980 Год назад

Wonderful instructions thank you

@sharontwombly61 7 лет назад

Done so beautifully. I can't wait to make a couple of them 😊

@deniseabney1502 6 лет назад

This is the best tutorial I have ever seen that was explained so well. I will be make a boat load of this as gifts thanks.

@Sewspire 6 лет назад

So glad you like it Denise!

@brendalavalle6653 7 лет назад

thank you so much for this video. all of your videos are perfect. you describe everything so well. your voice is soooo calming as well. I am a visual learner and your st episode by step instructions are perfect for me.

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

You are welcome Brenda. It makes me happy to know the tutorials are helpful and being enjoyed. Thank you for sharing! Andrea

@chrismcanally9929 7 лет назад

I have previously made a duffel bag. You make it so much simpler! Thank you for this tutorial - it's brilliant. 👏

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

So glad you like it Chris!

@sandyrichmond2570 7 лет назад

I totally love your tutorials and this one is no exception! You're ideas are so creative. Love the duffle bag!

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

Thank you Sandra! You are so kind to say so! XO, Andrea

@sueisnuts 5 лет назад

Great tutorial!- Love all the step by step instructions. Not making the exact bag but all your help will help me make a bag for my spinnaker ( a sail bag) Thanks! But when I'm done with that project might use this pattern for a travel under the airplane seat bag.

@gmaflor 7 лет назад

hey Andrea, thank you so much!!! I just now finished my duffle bag and it came out absolutely gorgeus. you are an inspiration. God bless you

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

Yay! I am so happy for you! If you are able to share we would love to see photos of the finished bag. You an email those to me at sewinginspiration@gmail.com or post directly to the Sewspire Facebook page. XO, Andrea

@hayethousein981 7 лет назад

great project! You are an excellent teacher, thank you so much!!!

@jojoiner8765 7 лет назад

You make something that looks so complicated look easy, and thank you for the video! Thanks

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

You are welcome Jo! Happy sewing!

@MsFredericks 6 лет назад

Thank you for this! Very easy to follow and something a beginner like myself can handle.

@ginocanzonetta9527 7 лет назад

Thank you Andrea for this wonderful, easy to follow tutorial. I am a beginner but feel confident after watching this video I will be able to make this wonderful bag. I have been looking for a duffel bag video. Your video was perfect. I look forward to receiving your updates and watching many more of your tutorials.

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

Welcome to Sewspire Gino and thank you for your kind feedback!

@ginocanzonetta9527 7 лет назад

This bag meets the minimum requirements for most under seat airlines and being soft will slide in easily. Under seat dimensions are 18X14X8.

@vickymocca 7 лет назад

I've been waiting for this kind of bag taught by you, because you are the best teacher yet. can't wait to make one!

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

Thank you Vicky! You are a lovely student!

@vickymocca 7 лет назад

I also wish to summer what other travel products you can come up with.

@juliescheidler7763 3 года назад

This looks like I could do it, I appreciate your style of video!

@sandrasundell1190 7 лет назад

Love this bag, like all of your bags. So glad I found you!

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

I am so glad you found me too! Happy sewing!

@aprilwashington4966 5 лет назад

I'm new to sewing and I'm going to try this bag. I really enjoy your tutorials. The only thing missing from your tutorials (I've watched so many and have been totally inspired to sew more) is the amount of fabric to purchase. I LOVE the details in sizes to cut but I never knew how much fabric to purchase initially. Thanks, for a great tutorial! ❤

@Sewspire 5 лет назад

Hello April and thank you for sharing your experience with me! I will try to remember to add the fabric requirements for you.

@eveward3463 7 лет назад

WOW - This is just what I've been looking for! Being relatively new at this - I hope I can recreate it. Thanks so much for the tutorial!

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

Happy sewing Eve!

@tanyaraymond2782 7 лет назад

You always make it look so easy. Thanks for the inspiration

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

Tanya Raymond Thank you! It's my pleasure! ✂️

@anuradhaiyer9335 6 лет назад

Wounderfull mam...your teaching way is very very easy. Anybody can understand easly..thanks a lot

@kathleenblakey9621 7 лет назад

So cute! I love how you make it look so easy! I'm going to do it!

@angelaspringett1262 6 лет назад

Absolutely fabulous. The instructions as always were very clear. U night attempt this for my daughter. Thank you

@Sewspire 6 лет назад

So glad you like it Angela!

@reneewilliamsneewilson4335 6 лет назад

I absolutely love this. Making one today for my weekend trip in a few weeks. The only thing I intend to do differently is use some interfacing on the exterior fabric

@Sewspire 6 лет назад

That's a good idea!

@cbmimilk 6 лет назад

I can’t wait to try to make it!!! Thank you for sharing that!!!!❤️

@pezzepazze 6 лет назад

bravissima Andrea complimenti per la tua capacità di spiegare in modo semplice Bellissimo lavoro

@raquelmasip1918 7 лет назад

hola,Andrés,me gustan mucho tus trabajos,soy española y no entiendo el ingles,pero con tus explicaciones tan claras te entiendo muy bien. Muchas gracias y un abrazo desde España

@melindameehan8435 7 лет назад

Very Cute! Looking forward to your travel series!

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

Thank you Melinda!

@dogandcatmum 7 лет назад

great work Andrea love your videos bag like great going to try it out and make one for the kids to go on holiday with.

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

This bag would be a great size for the children to use as well. Happy sewing! Andrea

@nancycogar3864 7 лет назад

Ok I will, and if doesn't work out, I can always unpick the stitches and do it the way you did.

@ruthduren4681 7 лет назад

WOW!!! That is an awesome bag.....can't wait to make it..Thank you

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

You are welcome Ruth. Happy sewing! XO, Andrea

@lalithasankaran7120 7 лет назад

I love the way of u r teaching. it's really awesome

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

Thank you!

@tamikiabrodeur965 6 лет назад

Oooooooooo I love this bag! I am hoping I can make one myself though too

@karenprim5295 7 лет назад

Thank you for the great project! Keep up the great work!

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

You are welcome Karen! Thank you for your interest!

@amethystsamia 6 лет назад

Brilliant!!! And it seems so easy! Thank you!

@freetosewandcraft1 7 лет назад

I love the duffle bag. I would love to see you do a backpack. My granddaughters backpack is torn and I would like to sew her one, but it seems like a hard project. I watch every video. You are such an inspiration. Thank you.

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

Thank you! I will add a traditional backpack to our travel series line up and you can watch for that in the next few weeks.

@54gravi 7 лет назад

Super Duper Awesome Bag! Thanks, Andrea

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

Thank you Ivonne! I am happy you like the bag. It was a lot of fun to make!

@pilarq7886 3 года назад

6 rectangles 10 in TALL x 18in LONG. 4 squares 10 in x 10 in .. 4 rectangles 5 in x 20 in , 2 rectangles 6 in x 25 in

@deborahdeantorain4882 6 лет назад

Best pattern ever I made two of them thank you 😊

@Sewspire 6 лет назад

That's awesome!

@justgeek2u 7 лет назад

Andrea, I am so excited to win the pup! Yes it will be loved! I can't wait to make this duffel bag... so darn cute!! Thank you!!

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

I am happy for you Janice! I will mail the pup today. Thank you for participating! XO, Andrea

@karendsupin1744 2 года назад

Hi Andrea Love this duffel bag. Would you consider a video on making one about half the size? This is the only duffel video I have seen from you. Thank you.

@Sewspire 2 года назад

Great idea! We will be making another duffel in 2022!

@kristinedrinkwater8617 7 лет назад

thanks love the fabric!

@ismatshamim5550 4 года назад

Its a beautiful and easy tutorial of a duffle bag, thankyou

@deborahdeantorain4882 6 лет назад

Thanks you ever so much

@Sewspire 6 лет назад

My pleasure!

@GranC53 7 лет назад

Absolutely love it and will definitely make this when i"m finished with all my baby gifts! Can't wait!

@johnnygonzalez2108 6 лет назад

LOVE THIS. And so easy!!!!

@Sewspire 6 лет назад

So glad you like it!

@anitagreen2263 7 лет назад

Thanks! I thought it would be super hard!

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

Easy peasy!

@anitagreen2263 7 лет назад

I just watched your Mini Saddle Bag..How cool would this be super shrunk to that size?

@waelwasfi2299 7 лет назад

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@evelyntorres5049 7 лет назад

love your work it's so awesome

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

Thank you Evelyn! You are so kind to say so.

@dollyfiacco 7 лет назад

I love the duffle bag :) Thank you your an excellent teacher

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

Thank you! I am so happy you enjoyed the tutorial. XO, Andrea

@dipikareddy8894 5 лет назад

Good teaching sewspire

@AyeshaRazi 7 лет назад

beautiful bag...

@kayhymes3012 6 лет назад

I think I would make the handles shorter and add a removable shoulder strap to the sides.attaching maybe with D rings with lobster clasps on the strap.

@Sewspire 6 лет назад

Excellent ideas as always! Thank you!

@kelposch2839 7 лет назад

Cute bag! On my list of things to make :)

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

Thanks and happy sewing! XO, Andrea

@lorenadeangelis6838 7 лет назад

Bravissima !!!!!!

@suallen5629 7 лет назад

that's a beautiful bag!!

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

Thank you!

@laurabarba3515 7 лет назад

great bag !!!!

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

Thanks Laura!

@carriecoupon9369 5 лет назад

I have made 2 of these so far. the only problem i have is when putting it all together and you have to sew the bottom of the side panels and that gets a little tricky because i have a little problem with the corners. Other than that i really love this and will be making alot more. Thank you for your videos.

@Sewspire 5 лет назад

So glad you enjoyed the tutorial and have had some success!

@sheatoto6783 7 лет назад

yay! thank you x

@marialourdesflores2381 5 лет назад

Hermoso

@cwfan2 6 лет назад

My grandson is going to church camp later this month, so I'm going to make two of these bags for him.

@Sewspire 6 лет назад

These will be perfect for camp Sue because he can fold them up when not in use or keep his valuables inside and tuck them under his bunk. Be sure to share photos with our group!

@cwfan2 6 лет назад

I'm going to have to rethink the fabric. I thought I had twill but this fabric is something else. I can't cut it straight and it turns into lint when I try to cut it. I've never seen a fabric disintegrate like this before. My sewing machine doesn't like it either.

@deborahdeantorain4882 5 лет назад

Hi looking at this I was thinking is there a way to make this big double zipper duffel bag

@CraftyCraftsByDeanna 7 лет назад

Love it!

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

Thank you!

@Ella-49 7 лет назад

Great bag and tutorial. Andrea, may I ask where you get your zippers and other bag supplies? Thanks.

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

You sure can! I get my zippers from JoAnn fabric and my fabric from fabric.com and hawthornethreads.com. Happy sewing! Andrea

@TruthSeekerNC 7 лет назад

Love your bag and it looks so easy. Thank you for sharing. Congratulations Janice! Do we need to sign up each week or just once for ALL of your giveaways?

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

This is a fun project! You only have to enter once and you are all set.

@paigepepperell3730 6 лет назад

Can I double or even triple the measurements to make a larger bag? Thanks ! Love the videos :)

@Sewspire 6 лет назад

Sure! That will be a huge bag. Let us know how it turns out!

@christinereliford8131 Год назад

I love this size but do you have a tutorial without the zipper too??

@Sewspire Год назад

Sorry I don’t. I may be able to design something though. How would it close otherwise? Snaps? Velcro?

@deborahdeantorain4882 6 лет назад

Just finished my third one ☝️ made the third one with six inside pockets and a little smaller for customer she wanted it for a traveling baby bag

@Sewspire 6 лет назад

That's awesome!

@inspectrgajit 7 лет назад

Hi Andrea, If you wanted the duffel bag to be able to retain its square shape without contents in it, would you recommend just using interfacing or should I use something like foam? I want to make a pet carrier with windows and zippers and pockets. Thanks!

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

Wow! That is so fun. I would use a Pellon Extra Firm Interfacing: www.walmart.com/ip/Pellon-Extra-Firm-Stabilizer-Sew-In-20-x-15-yds-Bolt/17256263

@LYoung-op5ub 3 года назад

I used your measurements, but my bag looks so much smaller than your screen one. Why?

@sylviabrown6127 4 года назад

Beautiful can you tell me how you measure the sides some called it CAPS or box thank you

@Sewspire 4 года назад

Not sure I am familiar with either term. So sorry.

@leevanderham7030 Год назад

Is it possible to add a side pocket and mix up fabrics for the sides and bottom to be different?

@Sewspire Год назад

Yes! That would be nice!

@carlatolentino7716 3 года назад

Can I change the size? Follow the same order?

@nancycogar3864 7 лет назад

Andrea, when you sew the ends, can you sew them from the inside? Open up the bag with the zipper and turn it inside out then sew the ends and then turn it right back out again, or would it be to much bulk? I love this bag, I can't wait to try to make it. Love your tutorials !🌷

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

That is a great question Nancy! You can certainly turn the bag inside out and stitch on the interior rather than the exterior. If you do, please share a close up photo with our community of the finished bag at that point so we can compare the techniques. You can post that direct to our community Facebook page @sewspire or email it to me and I will share a side by side comparison photo sewinginspiration@gmail.com Thanks so much for asking! XO, Andrea

@Suro-trendz 7 лет назад

so nice ...need help ..wat will be the cutting diameter with 22 x 15 x 8 inches bag

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

That will work very well!

@Suro-trendz 7 лет назад

which1!!!

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

Cut six 10" x 18" panels for the body Cut four 10" x 10" panels for the sides Cut four 5" x 20" panels for the zipper casing / gusset Cut two 6" x 25" panels for the handles

@kmck54 7 лет назад

Andrea, I cut my body panels at 10 x 16 1/2 in so do i cut the zipper panels 5 x 18 1/2 in to accommodate the smaller body panels?

@Sewspire 7 лет назад

That will be perfect! Happy sewing! Andrea

@Hismommy20 7 лет назад

Hello Ma'am, what if I wanted to use a cotton. What interfacing to you suggest?

@Sewspire 6 лет назад

I like the Pellon Fusible Fleece :)

@carriecoupon9369 6 лет назад

for the measurements you also had on there you need 2 yards of fabric, would that be altogether or 2yds for the outer and 2 yds for the lining?

@Sewspire 6 лет назад

Two yards total.

@julainehalashewski8727 6 лет назад

It looks like you’ve sewn one short end on the zipper gusset. When you are attaching the gusset, the zipper does not separate. Is that correct?

@Sewspire 6 лет назад

Hello! It's been a while since we made this one so I will need to rewatch the video to tell you for sure. In the meantime, join our closed group Facebook page and one of our Super Sewspire Subscribers will be able to help you right away. Those ladies are sewing up a Sewspire Storm over there! Here is the link to join: facebook.com/groups/183488042371692/