The Duffel Backpack by Sewing Patterns by Mrs H (Printed Paper Pattern)

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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