Duffel Bag Sewing Pattern

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This duffle bag pattern is perfect as a sports or weekend away bag. It features a main compartment with zip closure and optional side slats, optional zip pockets and two carry straps with optional padding.

Instant download digital sewing pattern. Includes size S-M.

Options

  • Optional internal side slats
  • Optional interior and exterior zip pockets
  • Optional zipper pull tabs
  • Optional padding in carry straps

Features

  • Beginner friendly
  • Zip closure
  • Carry straps
  • Packed with pro tips and expert advice
  • Includes full size, print-at-home pattern pieces
  • Includes step-by-step tutorial with photos
  • Instant-download digital sewing pattern

Fabric - You will need a woven or non-stretch fabric for your Duffle Bag.

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Notions

All Bags

  • Midweight fusible woven interfacing - approximately 4.5 yards.
  • High loft fusible fleece interfacing - approximately 1 yard x 60 inches wide.
  • OPTIONAL Nylon straps, 1.5 inch wide webbing - approximately 3.6 yards.
  • OR OPTIONAL Foam interfacing for straps - approximately 1.3 yards.
  • OPTIONAL Zipper tape instead of zippers - approximately 2 yards for either bag size and all pockets.
  • Thread to match.

Sports Bag (Small)

  • 1x 20-inch zipper
  • OPTIONAL up to 6x 7-inch zippers for pockets - 4 for bag pockets, 2 for end pockets.

Weekend Bag (Medium)

  • 1x 24-inch zipper
  • OPTIONAL up to 6x 8-inch zippers for pockets - 4 for bag pockets, 2 for end pockets.

Tools

  • Sewing machine
  • Scissors
  • Pins or clips
  • Tape measure or ruler
  • Zipper foot
  • Needle

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How do PDF/ digital patterns work? Simply download, print, and sew. You’ll need a free Adobe Acrobat reader program and any home printer (or a nearby copy shop for A0 printing). Once you’ve printed the pieces, tape or glue them together. You’ll find an easy-to-follow how-to guide inside the pattern instructions, plus support in our Facebook group.

The trim-free pattern comes in A4 or US letter printable sizes and includes full pattern pieces and a detailed tutorial to guide you every step of the way. An A0 format (pattern pieces only) is also included should you wish to have your pattern printed professionally. PDF Layers allow you to select and print only the size/s you want/ need.

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“Love the instructions which give a professional finish to the bag.”

Suzi Nasoor

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31 reviews for Duffel Bag Sewing Pattern

  1. Amelia Keating –

    A challenging sew, but I learned a lot, and I love the final product!

  2. Karla Henrichs –

    This was pretty easy. The end pieces around the zipper, were tricky. It gets pretty thick there and I had some trouble getting the machine to sew there. I thought this was fun to make. Directions were very good.

  3. Pam OFlynn –

    The Sports Bag is the duffle pattern you’ve been waiting for! No drop in linings, multiple options for pockets, two sizes and there is a matching Toiletry Bag! Instructions are very easy to follow with lots of photos. Love this pattern!

  4. Shelley Clark –

    This is such a great pattern. The instructions were super easy to follow.

  5. Rebekah Homer –

    Interfacing, interfacing, interfacing! Lol. This is a really great pattern, and isn’t too complicated to put together. I feel like I spent as much time applying the interfacing as I did constructing the bag. Some of the more difficult areas are sewing through the multiple layers, sewing the curve, and just navigating a large pieces around your sewing machine. But the pattern itself has great instructions to guide you through each zipper, pocket, strap and bit of construction. I love how the finished bag looks- and was pleasantly surprised at the smaller size being large enough to be useful for an overnight trip.

  6. Karen Thomas –

    This is a versatile pattern with many optional features, you can have a number of zip pockets on the outside as well as slip pockets on the inside. It is a useful bag that can be used for a whole range of things, it is the perfect size to carry your towel, swimsuit etc for a visit to the pool or beach. It will take your trainers and kit for a vist to the gym but it is also the perfect size for an overnight bag. It is a pattern that will help you build on your bag making skills.

  7. Julie McKinley –

    Great bag! Lots of pocket options! The medium size is plenty big enough for “big feet” shoes and all the extras needed for practice/game days!

  8. Erin McKinney –

    Great bag for the gym or overnight. I love all the options for pockets! It does take time to sew up if you make all the zipper pockets, but totally worth it!

  9. Rachel Loper –

    I can’t accurately put into words how much I love this bag. The small size is HUGE; MORE than enough room to hold a change of clothes and equipment. Also, I love anything that has pockets and you have the option of adding ALL. OF. THE. POCKETS. Did I mention yet how much I love this bag?

  10. Yolonde Bates –

    I really enjoyed sewing this pattern. I did not find any problems with the pattern. I just followed instructions effortlessly.

  11. Daph Né Geeraerd –

    It’s a fun and quiet easy sew. You can make your own personalised bag to go on a romantic weekend or to the gym ;-).

  12. Suzi Nasoor –

    Love the instruction which give a professional finish to the bag..overall all went well.

  13. Teressa Campbell –

    I was excited to try this pattern and learned a lot making it. I like how the bag turned out. It has a lot of space.

  14. Nichole Merren –

    I’m so thrilled with this pattern!! I can’t believe I made a large bag with zipper pockets! Learned a lot as an adventurous beginner sewist and I cannot wait to make more!

  15. Katie Weatherly –

    I enjoyed this sew. It came together over the course of a couple of days and was ready for a weekend adventure.

  16. Kelle Lujan –

    I have only ever made a simple tote so I was excited to try this bag. It seemed like a lot of steps, but none of them were complicated. Zipper insertion was fairly straightforward and the end result is so impressive. I loved all the different pocket options available and decided to try one of each. As soon as I was done, my husband asked if I could make him a bag, but smaller. My youngest daughter came in and asked, “Is that for me?” And then my oldest showed up and said “Hey, what’s the bag for? I could use a new bag….” So I guess it’s popular! It seems I’ll be making at least two more in the near future.

  17. Debbie Prince –

    Love this bag so much. Was really simple to make and inserting a zip on the side was super simple with the instructions. Very happy and looking forward to using my bag on my next weekend away xx

  18. Terri Shaver –

    Great pattern! I don’t think it necessarily needs all the fusible fleece, but it does look nice!

  19. Adawiyah Hairuni –

    I’m happy with the size! I’m always scared to sew zipppers but I started to love sewings bags because of Rebecca’s patterns. Instructions is easy to follow. I see more duffle bags’ sewing in the future.

  20. Monaco –

    I don’t do accessories very often, so this was a different, but easy project to complete. I did choose to make it without any of the extras (Pockets, interfacing, ect.) as I wanted a soft bag that I could easily fold and stuff into a small space. I chose cotton quit fabric for the outside and used an old cotton sheet for my lining and the ends. A regular zipper brought this together.

    I think that this was a good pattern overall, the large size is definitely big enough for your pillow, blanket and pj’s. I did notice again though, the lack of notches…These would be particularly helpful in the placement of both the round ends, and the strap placements. Other than this, any beginner could handle this project, and it will make for some easy gifts in the future.

  21. Pamela Stump –

    Take it slow and easy and follow the directions (the photos really help on this one!) and even a somewhat confident beginner can make this bag. I used a drapery weight cotton for the outer fabric, pellon SF101 interfacing, packaged fleece interfacing, and quilting cotton for the straps, pockets, and lining. A narrow press-on fusible (Wonder Under or similar) makes quick work of lining up all the layers for the zipper pockets! If you are a beginner, try the slat pockets inside and the zipper pockets on the inside ends. They will be easier to sew on the lining layer with just interfacing, than on the outside layer with the fleece. If you are confident and not scared of a challenge, the outer zippered pockets look great!
    (Note, coordinates well with the Rebecca Page Toiletry Bag.)

  22. Erica Oswalt –

    I really enjoyed this pattern! It’s something useable, fun, and relatively easy to sew. There were a few moments that I got a little frustrated with the directions, but I think those moments were bought out of hasty sewing. All-in-all, this is a great pattern with high potential for gifts!!!

  23. Luana Furlanetto –

    This sew has been more challenging than what I expected. However, the beautiful result was worth the effort!

  24. Laura Wheelis –

    I made the medium and it is so roomy!! Can’t wait to make another for a gift!

  25. Karla Henrichs –

    This one was so easy. I had this sewn in under an hour. I really like this one. It is so cute.

  26. Laura Wheelis –

    I made the medium and it is so roomy!! Can’t wait to make another for a gift!

  27. Stacey Williams –

    I love, love, Love this Sports Bag. I am always looking for a well made carry all but nothing has held up, until now. I know I will enjoy making both sizes and even giving them as gifts. THIS is a Great bag!

  28. Suzi Nasoor –

    Love the instruction which give a professional finish to the bag..overall all went well.

  29. Teressa Campbell –

    I was excited to try this pattern and learned a lot making it. I like how the bag turned out. It has a lot of space.

  30. Khirya Littoria –

    Nice to sew, my husband is happy.

  31. Tiina Norrkniivilä –

    Depending on how many pockets and other details you do, this pattern becomes more advanced. But by sticking to the instructions, it’s quite easy and you get a nice bag that swallows a LOT! I made the smaller one, and there’s more than enough room for my stuff.

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