How to Make a Duffle Bag - DIY

[@MonstarChan3]

I made this bag about 3 years ago as a gift for my partner. I used black duck canvas and splatter painted it blue/white/green. It was one of the funnest projects I’ve ever worked on and the bag is still in good shape! I’m thinking of making another one this year. Thank you for this awesome pattern 😊

[@SailriteDIY]

That sounds amazing! It’s great to hear that the bag has held up so well, and I love the creativity with the splatter paint. Excited for your next bag project!

[@SneakySneaky1010]

Thank you for taking the time to make this for those who want to learn.

[@SailriteDIY]

I'm glad you found the video helpful! It's always rewarding to know that my content is making a positive impact on people who are looking to learn something new.

[@jasonbannan9074]

Just completed my bag and love it. Thank you for these kinds of videos. Instructions were great and love the kit.

[@SailriteDIY]

I'm so glad to hear you loved the bag and found the instructions helpful! Your support means a lot!

[@nancyingram966]

I just finished this duffle bag, for my adult grandson. I made it using the Patterning at the beginning of this video. Thank you, Sailrite. I used waterproof canvas and made a couple changes. I find it a bit challenging when working with the open end of the zipper. I remedied it by adding a second zipper pull. Voila!

[@SailriteDIY]

Thank you for sharing your experience with the pattern and your creative solution with the zipper. We appreciate your support!

[@benlavold1311]

Just finished my blue bag. Fun little project. Excellent instructions.

[@pointpleasantranch]

I really enjoyed this project and learned so many little tips. In addition, it was nice to use some of the bag accessories I had not tried before, thank you. I made a strap from the left over canvas and Foam Luff Tape to hold all the handles together so I can now carry a jacket or parka on top of the bag without it falling off. I also embroidered our logo on the bag end and the canvas was very easy to work with. I used a piece of left over webbing for a pen/pencil holder. The kit had everything I needed plus so you don't need to worry about running out. I can't wait to make another one! If I knew how, I would post pictures. Great project!

[@camhaines]

I made this today from the Sailrite kit and loved it. I was very surprised by the basting tape and that it worked as well or better than my clips, especially when finishing the sides of the bag that the tape held together. I look forward to ordering the hardware and doing the bag in a different fabric.

[@SailriteDIY]

That's awesome to hear! The basting tape really does work wonders, doesn't it?

[@UniversalCat]

Excellent stuff, have just used this pattern to make a great weekend bag for our motorhome. A few adjustments needed as was made with quilted cotton and lined, plus another inside zippered pocket but basically its the same bag. I'm well chuffed. 😁👍

[@SailriteDIY]

Thank you for sharing your experience with the pattern, it's so rewarding to hear about your successful project!

[@jimhuskins8506]

Excellent video. Clear and easy to follow. Makes me want to build one.

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks!!! You can do it.

[@kimberlyherman1422]

Hi. Just made this bag with my LSZ-1. The video was easy to follow along did not have any issues.

[@SailriteDIY]

Good job!

[@pointpleasantranch]

Just finished my second one!

[@SailriteDIY]

Nice!

[@kevinsews]

I just wanted to share with all of you what I've experienced with my fabric I received when I ordered the kit a couple of weeks ago. The Top Notch 9 fabric was folded up and placed into a small plastic bag. I've had it flat under weights for over a week and I still have visible fold lines and a bit of discoloring going on across each fold lines. Notice they used fabric off the roll for this video.They should have used one of the packages off the shelf like they ship to their customers when they sewed up their bag in order to see what we see on our end. Hopefully, they will consider doing this in the future.

[@CraftyCuriosity]

Hi Kevin, I watch your channel a lot and appreciate your input. How did the bag turn out? I plan on making this duffel bag using the sail rite. I do own my singer and your channel helped me a ton with it.

[@kevinsews]

Jackie Perez I ended up throwing the fabric away because it was useless with all the discoloring at all the fold lines.

[@kevinsews]

@@CraftyCuriosity I didn't make it due to the damage to the fabric being folded up so much. The fold lines never disappeared.

[@ked4864]

Kevin Sews I’m making it now... yes, the fold lines in the cloth are maddening. I didn’t try to iron or steam them out, though I suppose that is an idea. I don’t care about the wrinkles- its a duffle bag, and I anticipate it being wrinkled when I cram it full of stuff. And dirty and scuffed. BUT the wrinkles on the FOAM were indeed a problem. The foam padding was folded, and THOSE indentations and creases are thick and permanent. If affected the sewing of the bag (the foam couldn't be centered, and it wasn't an even thickness). But again, its a duffle bag so I’m not too worried, but also would have appreciated the cloth and foam from a roll. But now that I'm done, THE WRINKLES DON'T MATTER. It gets wrinkled when sewing it together anyway. Even the foam -- lesson learned, it doesn't matter.

[@marvinatkins2355]

@@kevinsews if you own a blow dryer you're in the mix, if not you're heading to target. A blow dryer on high will get wrinkles out in about 10 minutes.

[@china1013]

This is so cool. I hope one day I could do this.

[@fanieschoeman3414]

Excellent video!

[@conniesnider4526]

For those of us who are “sewing along”... PLEASE add a PAUSE IN BETWEEN STEPS... So we can sew and move along as you provide detailed steps... or at least an opportunity to rewind Between steps... love the videos... thank you!!

[@karrieatwell5693]

Push pause on your TV, phone, tablet, computer or whatever you are watching KZbin on. Rewind it if you want. How would he even know how long to pause for as everyone sews at a different speed.......

[@elconquistador932]

@@karrieatwell5693 👍 Thats how most of us do these things....

[@luxmonstar8814]

You can pause the video yourself or even set the video speed to be slower.

[@infiniteoffset]

For rewinding few seconds back and forth you can use arrow keys on desktop or double taps on smartphone.

[@ottobird1]

For the end pocket instructions, it says to put the double hem on the short edge instead of the 10.5" side. The picture of the completed bag and what he's showing in the video all look like the double hem should be on the longer edge.

[@pointpleasantranch]

You know what would be cool to buy, a presser foot with a center line marked on it. Then I could put the red line on the foot on the drawn line!

[@patronesyalgomas7582]

😮😮😮 LA IDEAL ES QUE COMPARTAN LAS MEDIDAS,Y ASÍ APRENDER HACERLO, NO SOLO PUBLICAR PARA QUE LE DEN ME GUSTA, VIDEOS ASI ES PERDER EL TIEMPO VIENDOLO 😮😮😮

[@SailriteDIY]

Este vídeo incluye medidas a 1:50.

[@fhvbagcollections747]

thanks for these tutorial. I want to try😊

[@davidswain8586]

My bag came out amazing. The video is very good. I went through a lot of needles because the basting tape kept gumming them up and I had to use needles instead.

[@photorockbar471]

clean needles

[@pointpleasantranch]

I used rubbing alcohol to clean the needle. I did use two needles but with all those layers, plastic, webbing and more, that would be normal for me.

[@maryoladannebaum9762]

@@pointpleasantranch I had the same issue with the needles, it shredded the thread, so I thought it was the bobbin, until I realized that it was the glue from the double sided tape. I now clean the needle with rubbing alcohol and use less DS tape, problem solved.

[@jenky1044]

Awesome bag and kit. If someone purchased this duffle bag kit from Sailrite, why would they add the Sailrite logo if Sailrite didn't build the bag.?

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks! To answer your question "why include a Sailrite Tag in the kit?" Most of the world knows that Sailrite is a DIY company, we provide kits for people to sew themselves. So when kit builders or sewers display the Sailrite logo tag they are showing the world that they did it themself, at least that is the hope! Not only that --- the tags also make items look cool.

[@ked4864]

jenky1044 Jenny - yes. It’s a geeky thing. Bragging rights in the Marina. “Hah hah I made this myself and saved hundreds of dollars, you suckers paid someone for yours! Nah-nah-nahnner!” That kind of thing.

[@1zanglang]

@@SailriteDIY BS. Most of the world does not even know that Sailrite exists. Even most of the US doesn't have a clue about what is Sailrite. So, if you put the tags with your brand inside the kits, then you should ask your clients to ad their own logo to the order. Then you should change your tags design to something like 《Sailrite sewn by "client logo"》

[@solwong1338]

Anyone else giggle when he said "...relieve itself...."

[@LifeFourPointZero]

Great video - I watched it through a couple times. I bought all of the notions to make a bunch of duffle bags from pattern pieces cut from a ripped code zero sail (thinner fabric than that sold with the kit). While sewing this bag on my new sailrite ultrafeed LSZ-1, I had my needle hit & stop when sewing over the webbing & d-ring then again (several times) when attempting to sew through the fabric, webbing & zipper. In between each problem, I took the hook and needle out to inspect and replaced the needle in case it was bending. In making just the one bag, I went through 3 needles and got and removed a burr from my hook from a needle strike. I sewed incredibly slowly ... using Tex-90 thread and a #20 sharp needle. Does anyone have any advice? I want to make additional bags but I feel I must be doing something wrong when sewing over the plastic items (d-ring/zippers). Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

[@SailriteDIY]

Any chance that you can take a short video of this happening? We can evaluate it for you. If so, send it to [e-mail] A bending needle happens usually when the operator turns corners very sharply while sewing or when in a stopped position with the needle buried only slightly in the fabric. In those cases the needle enters that fabric at an angle and as it travels downward it becomes bent even more and then it hits the cap spring or the hook. So, when turning a corner, in a stoped position, bury the needle to the deep part of the shaft and this can be avoided. This can also happen when switching from zig-zag and straight stitch with the needle buried in the fabric or when moving from or to reverse in a stopped position with the needle buried. Avoiding these situations will greatly minimize the amount of cap spring and hook maintenance required.

[@LifeFourPointZero]

@@SailriteDIY I will send a video, thank you so much for the help. I never leave the needle in the fabric when I adjust zig-zag or stitch length. My needles never broke outright but I was afraid the hard/abrupt stop might have caused a bend and the one time I knew I had a strike onto my hook so I replaced the needles. I think I may have figured out one problem ... I bought the heavy duty 2" nylon webbing (which is incredible!) and I think two layers of that plus either a zipper or a d-ring was just hard on the machine. I ordered some of the non-heavy-duty webbing for my future bags! ;-) I do plan to move on to a bunch of canvas projects and will likely use zippers and webbing (maybe even the heavy duty) on those projects so I am hoping the machine can take it. Should I maybe use an even stronger needle when sewing through the canvas plus heavy duty webbing and/or zippers? Thanks so much for your help!! HUGE FAN!

[@pointpleasantranch]

I had no issues at all. I did have to clean the glue off the needle a couple of times. Sewed through everything like butter! I used the supplied thread in top and bottom and #20 needle that came with the machine.

[@vernamontgomery8987]

Could this duffle bag be made on a domesic sewing machine?

[@GTsAdventures]

Absolutely love the bag. How did you figure out the main body diameter to fit the end pieces? Thank you.

[@danhunneyman2973]

so the 13x13 end panels all have that 1/2" fold, that you use to sew it to the main panel. so it's really a 12x12 end panel after it's sewn in place. (hint that's why the foam was cut 12x20, each side is actually 12x20 after being sewn) 4 sides x 12" = 48" The main panel is 49.5" long (per the instructions), so that means you need to add a 1.5" fudge factor for the main zipper folds and a little extra for each corner.

[@GTsAdventures]

@@danhunneyman2973 Thank you so much Dan completely makes sense. I was sewing bags for carrying kites. The ends were 16x16 with a #10. inch and half zipper along the top. By 60 inches long. Thanks again brother for the explanation 🙏

[@abdelalimhassen8647]

Ur expert thanks for your sharing ur i deya help fool good job

[@suncoastgirl2512]

I purchased the duffle bag kit a few months ago and I am using the fabric and zipper for a bigger bag with no frills. I am having a major issue with the zipper. I will call Sailrite tomorrow but I was hoping to get the issue resolved tonight. I need to have this finished by Wednesday. My issue is that when I put the zipper pull in, it only zips up part way and then stops joining the teeth. It goes to different areas so I can't say it's a defect in any certain spot. It's not hitting any fabric and I am keeping the zipper straight. I did get it to zip all the way finally but, it wouldn't unzip. Any suggestions would be great. This is what I have and it's not the one in the video. 3 ft. Black YKK® Continuous Zipper Chain #10 2 Black YKK® Zipper Slider #10 VISLON® I have watched many Sailrite zipper videos and haven't found a solution.

[@SailriteDIY]

Can you email me a photo of the zipper not zipping together. I need to evaluate the issue and a photo will help. Send it to [e-mail]

[@earljmaui_boy2546]

* * * MOST EXCELLENT video... What stitch length do you recommend...? ... 6 mm on the bottom foam. . . [ from instructions on the video ] * * * Until that time. . .

[@SailriteDIY]

We recommend sewing about a 6mm stitch length for this duffle bag.

[@belindabelinda6900]

How do you get the fold lines out of the fabric? The fold lines appear to be lighter in color than the rest of the fabric.

[@belindabelinda6900]

I asked Sailrite about the lines and the color of the lines. This is the answer I received from them: "these line will dissipate overtime. The fabric has a fluorocarbon finish on it which will show a little bit of white lines (crazing) until it's worn in. This finish is what gives the fabric the ability to bead water and be highly water resistant."

[@ked4864]

Belinda -- I just finished the bag, and was concerned like you when I started. Now that I'm done -- wow, those fold lines don't matter. After putting the end pieces together and sewing it on the bag - kind of crumpling it a bit to get the needle in the right place under the foot -- those fold lines are invisible, because there are some new crinkle lines! Truly, the bag looks great and I can't tell where those discolored fold lines ever were. But I get it...that brand new sunbrella fabric is so darn beautiful.... but alas, we get sunbrella because it can take all kinds of abuse!

[@heldianahalimi6607]

Hi, may i know where did you buy your ruler? Is it online or offline? Thank you

[@SailriteDIY]

Are you asking about the Acrylic Ruler? If so, here is a link: www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24

[@barbaraholland816]

Can't regular fabric be used, and how would inside fabric be measured for inside pockets?

[@SailriteDIY]

Yes, you can use another fabric if you want. We show how to pattern the whole bag at this point in the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mp7coqyjiK-tfZY

[@thiagororisdasilva7997]

Muito bom. Pena que não há essas máquinas no Brasil😥.

[@SailriteDIY]

Você pode obter uma estimativa precisa do frete colocando o item em seu carrinho e inserindo seu país e código postal. Nossas taxas internacionais são geralmente muito boas. www.sailrite.com/Sewing-Machines/Portable-Heavy-Duty-Sewing-Machines

[@thiagororisdasilva7997]

@@SailriteDIY Muito obrigado pela atenção, farei a simulação para obter essa informação. Obrigado.

[@mijead00]

Very good video. But how do I get the piece of fabric all sides as straight? Do you have any good tips? With kind regards

[@SailriteDIY]

I love using the clear acrylic ruler from Sailrite to help me pattern fabric. You can find it at our website using this link: www.sailrite.com/Clear-Acrylic-Ruler-6-x-24 If this does not help answer your question please ask again.

[@Eltham93]

Hi, just looking to make our own bag here - what is the actual size of the bag that you end up with?

[@SailriteDIY]

Finished Measurements: 12"H x 12"W x 20"L

[@barbaraholland816]

How much does it cost?

[@SailriteDIY]

Click here for the kit price: www.sailrite.com/Sail-and-Canvas-Kits/Bags-and-Totes/custitem_facet_kit_type/Square-Duffle

[@photorockbar471]

No trim for the inside on this bag?

[@SailriteDIY]

No, but you can easily add it if you like.

[@toobglued]

will sail rite cut the patterns for a fee if we do not have the space to cut, ie on a boat?

[@SailriteDIY]

Sorry, this kit does not come with precut patterns.

[@toobglued]

Is Sailrite interested in offering a precut version for a nominal fee ? may be helpful to those customers in tight spaces ;)

[@AdrianHiggins83]

What size thread 🧵 did you use ? M20 ?

[@SailriteDIY]

We used a V-92 Polyester Thread Black Style A Hembob

[@brgrube]

@@SailriteDIY Then why include V-69 thread in the kit rather then V-92?

[@SailriteDIY]

@@brgrube My mistake you are correct it was V-69.

[@mirmaidana4307]

Subtitulos en castellano por favor, Mir desde Argentina

[@williamzuk1246]

Neat DIY kit! Question: Can this kit be sewn with all straight stitch? I watched most of the sewing parts of video but wanted to confirm.

[@tsneidin]

I just make this and yes it is all straight stitching.

[@samsungsam6819]

عمل جيد 👏👏

[@fediirawan8615]

🙏

[@1zanglang]

They made a triple stitch on the shoulder strap, but a single stitch to secure the d ring on the bag. The d rings should have been regular, not sewn on and they should have used webbing loops to secure them to the bag. Also, the three snap hooks used inside the bag to hook different stuff are, in fact the type used on the shoulder straps, and are too big for what they put there. Especially the one in the zipperred pocket would get always in the way when accessing that pocket. All in all, it is a large bag with oversized components where it's not necessary and with insufficient strenght in handles and shoulder strap attachements. So, it's a failure. However, the video has a good instructional value especially in learning how not to work with fabrics, webbing and plastic hardware. Good sewing skills though.

[@genok3675]

Супер💪

[@sunteyphotography]

I think you should make stitches shorter. It will look better. Good luck!

[@justindaniel2371]

Could i just make my cuts from the template in the beginning of the video? I pretty much already have everything needed from you guys.

[@SailriteDIY]

Go for it!

[@Ready_for_apocalypse]

Yall really pushing that basting tape. It’s useful for some parts of this project but a bit overkill at others such as placing the webbing on the main body panel. People don’t use pins anymore? 😅

[@SailriteDIY]

Thanks for your input! Basting tape can definitely be a bit much for certain applications, but it does have its perks. Pins are still a classic choice, and it all depends on what works best for each user! For me, I baste about everything.

[@jjumpz7366]

Needs a bigger watch

[@ningpo6924]

At 7:39 , " 5 mm thread stitch length" !!! is amusing....why? because now you've mixed inch and mm's !!! why not ALL of it in mm's ? .... this frational stuff leaves me in "stitches !" ...L O L

[@superman0083]

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[@Mr.Voysey]

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