How to Make a Backpack Duffle Bag Kit

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Need a backpack? Need a duffle bag? Why not have both!? The Sailrite® Backpack Duffle Bag Kit is a unique, hybrid-style bag that you can carry two ways. Hold it by the handles as a duffle bag, or use the straps to wear it as a backpack to keep your hands free. With plenty of room for clothes and personal items, this bag is perfect as your daily gym bag or for weekend getaways and short trips. Our video tutorial will walk you through the steps of cutting, assembling and sewing your very own Backpack Duffle Bag. Let’s get started.

Video Chapters:

Intro — 0:00 min.
Patterning Main Body Panels — 1:45 min.
Patterning Lining & Padding Panels— 3:56 min.
Building Side Pocket Assembly — 5:14 min.
Making Duffle Handles & Wrap — 12:34 min.
Sewing Handles on Sides — 18:44 min.
Adding Lining to Sides — 22:16 min.
Assembling Main Bag Body — 24:11 min.
Making Duffle Zipper Top Flap — 29:06 min.
Sewing Buckles & D-Rings to Body — 45:42 min.
Sewing Zipper Flap Top to Body — 49:33 min.
Finishing the Body Assembly — 54:58 min.
Assembly of Top Plates for End Pouches — 56:38 min.
Sewing Zipper Boxings for End Pouches — 1:00:28 min.
Sewing Boxing to Plates for End Pouches — 1:07:27 min.
Creating Lining Pockets for End Pouches — 1:11:00 min.
Sewing End Pouches to Main Body — 1:17:39 min.
Creating Padded Backpack Straps — 1:24:14 min.
Installing Snaps on Handle Wrap — 1:37:39 min.

Materials List:

Sailrite® Backpack Duffle Bag Kit Black #126073
Sailrite® Backpack Duffle Bag Kit Forest Green #126075
Sailrite® Backpack Duffle Bag Kit Pacific Blue #126076
Sailrite® Backpack Duffle Bag Kit Light Gray #126074
Sailrite® Backpack Duffle Bag Pattern #126071 (pattern only; no fabrics or materials included)

Tools List:

Multiuse Pins 1-1/2" (250 pack) #102985
Gingher® Scissors Right Hand Lightweight 8" #101017
Sailrite® Clear Acrylic Ruler 6" x 24" #102400
Sailrite® Canvas Patterning Ruler #107040
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® LSZ Walking Foot Sewing Machine (110V) #311602
Sailrite® Ultrafeed® Industrial Sewing Table #120934
Basic Thread Snips #123222
Scribe-All® Water Soluble White Marking Pencil # 120681
Deluxe 5-1/2" Magnetic Sewing Guide #103597
Sailrite® Tempered Cutting Glass #121915
Deluxe Tape Measure 120" #123120
Sailrite® Edge Cordless Hotknife 18V Package #122177
Sailrite® 1" Swing-Away Binder #100103
Sewing Gauge Ruler 6" #102995
Sailrite® Drill Hole Cutter 1/8" #121817
Sailrite® Cutting Block & Die Holder #121597
Snap Fastener Installation Tool #25204
Sailrite® Bakelite Mallet 13 oz. #123309
Office Stapler, Drill, Chalk

There are four kits to choose from: black, forest green, pacific blue and light gray. The outside of the bag is made from tough Cordura® 1000D fabric which is extremely durable and highly water resistant. The inside has a soft cotton lining called Nimbus™ Cotton Duck. This kit comes with all the materials needed to make the bag, making it easy to order and get started with your kit when it arrives. If you'd rather choose your own fabrics and materials, you can order the pattern only (#126071) and choose your own materials.

This kit is perfect for the advanced beginner to experienced sewer looking for a challenging yet incredibly rewarding project. If you're looking to advance your skills and learn some new techniques, this is the kit for you.

Here are just a few of the skills you’ll learn while making this backpack duffle bag:

How to pattern a bag body, pockets, pouches and zippered top closure.
How to add a bag lining.
How to make handles and a handle wrap.
How to create padded straps.
How to sew buckles and D-rings.
How to install snap fasteners.
And much more!

X Ht 300732 3 — Finished Measurements: 22-1/2"L x 11-1/2"W x 8"H

How will you use your backpack duffle bag? We'd love to see photos of your finished projects. Tag #Sailrite on social so we can see all of the creative and amazing things you make.