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    Free Pattern Overnight Duffel Bag

    Accessories· Bags· Free Pattern· Women

    22 Jul

    Have you tried the Free Pattern for the Overnight Duffel Bag? This is the most popular project on the blog and has been shared and sewn by hundreds of followers over the years. I thought I would re-post it for some of our new followers or as reminder for long time followers that haven’t done this project as yet!

    This bag is perfect for an overnight trip to a friend’s house, for hospital baby delivery and even as a shopping bag. Use this Free Pattern Overnight Duffel Bag to store all your gym gear, beach essentials etc. It’s the one bag you should not leave home without! You can mix and match your favorite fabrics to create a piece you can cherish for years to come. It is sturdy, can be washed and holds quite a bit; measuring 12″ high x 15″ wide.

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    I did one piping accented pocket on the side to easily store phones or keys. You can add another pocket on the other side if you need to. By the way, isn’t the purple combination so pretty. I think I got this fabric at Joanns a few years ago.

    I did the Free Pattern Overnight Duffel Bag pattern without a lining. If you follow the tutorial you wont need to sew a lining for the bag and it would have already been created during the main construction.

    The bottom of this bag is flat and stiff, making it study. It can stand along without rolling over.

    The closure is a standard zipper. It is easy to open and close. I think maybe an open-coil zipper may work better. I also need to get a cute zipper pull to accent it!

    Well, there you have it! Show me yours via Facebook.

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    You download the FREE PATTERN with full detailed instructions HERE. Good luck.

    Thanks for visiting and Happy Sewing!

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    Saptarshi · 302 weeks ago

    Nice post author. Thank you.
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    Aqua Marina · 302 weeks ago

    Nice post author. Thank you.
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    pleasedplover 1p · 302 weeks ago

    It looks like your pattern and instruction links point to Craftsy, which means they’re 404 (not available). Is there another way to download your patterns? Thank you for creating and sharing them!
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    Barb Richardson · 296 weeks ago

    According to your required supplies, you lost a 20” zipper, but the width of the of he sides is not about 18”. Why not do a 18” zipper?
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    192.168.l.l · 295 weeks ago

    The bag is really nice! Thank you for sharing the pattern!

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    Jordan Johnstone · 291 weeks ago

    For those of you considering making this bag, be sure to read ALL the instructions. The design is such that there is no independent lining but outer and lining pieces sewn together that have ALREADY been sewn together. Take a look at the picture above of the interior of the bag. This defies logic. I wish I’d read the instructions before cutting the fabric, I would’ve moved on to the next pattern. Some patterns are great, some are not, so I do a sew-through first with cheap fabric and in this case, I’m very glad I did. It's so wonky I'm not sure I'll be able to continue.
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    Jordan Johnstone · 291 weeks ago

    Well, I gave it a valiant try but the pattern and instructions are unworkable. I tried to contact the author to plead with her to remove the pattern from circulation but her contact form is not working and I can understand why. Aside from time, money and fabric being wasted, I think it's a true shame that hope is being given that a nice bag can be created. It cannot be done. Run!
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