This is a DIY Carry On Travel Bag to go with the exciting trip that has been delayed due to COVID-19.
It can be used as a tote or shoulder bag, there is a slot, you can slide it over the handle.
Make this bag while waiting for the day when everyone can travel free from face masks.
How To Sew a Luggage Tote
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 11½″(29㎝) W × 15⅛″(38㎝) H × 6⅜″(16㎝) D.
You may watch the full video tutorial on my Youtube channel.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
Let's get started!!
To make this you will need:
Outer layer ( quilting cotton ) – 1yard
2 12¼″ × 15⅞″(31㎝ × 40㎝)
1 40¼″ × 6¾″(102㎝ × 17㎝)
1 11″ × 7⅛″(28㎝ × 18㎝)
1 16¾″ × 15⅞″(42㎝ × 40㎝)
4 1¼″ × 2″(3㎝ × 5㎝)
Lining ( quilting cotton ) – 1yard
2 12¼″ × 15⅞″(31㎝ × 40㎝)
1 40¼″ × 6¾″(102㎝ × 17㎝)
1 11″ × 7⅛″(28㎝ × 18㎝)
Mesh Fabric
1 12¼″ × 2″(31㎝ × 5㎝)
1 12¼″ × 6⅜″(31㎝ × 16㎝)
1 12¼″ × 8¼″(31㎝ × 21㎝)
Interfacing (Mid-weight woven – Pellon SF-101 Shape Flex’ or ‘Vilene G700’)
2 12¼″ × 15⅞″(31㎝ × 40㎝)
1 40¼″ × 6¾″(102㎝ × 17㎝)
1 11″ × 7⅛″(28㎝ × 18㎝)
1 16¾″ × 15⅞″(42㎝ × 40㎝)
Zipper
2 10″(25㎝), 2 19¾″(50㎝)
1½″(4㎝) Wide Bias tape – 51⅜″(130㎝)
1 Strip of 1¼″ (3㎝) wide Webbing Strap 70⅜″(178㎝) ~ 78¼″(200㎝)
2 1¼″ (3㎝) wide D ring
2 1¼″ (3㎝) wide Swivel Snap
The pattern for making this can be drawn by yourself by watching my YouTube video.
Fuse the fusible fleece, centered, to the wrong side of the outer.
Draw the pattern.
And cut the outer and lining into the shape of the pattern.
Make a slot and place it on the back of the bag and sew.
Make a zipped pocket with mesh fabric.
Check out the video for details on making this.
Place mesh pockets on the lining and sew.
Place the zipper right sides together (zipper pull down) on top of the outer layer.
Place the lining on top of the zip.
Sew with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Open out, press pieces away from the zipper.
Connect the zipper panel and the back panel to form a single circle.
Make a handle and place it on the outer layer of the bag.
Position the handle 4⅜” interval of the outer layer, then sew with 1/4″ seam allowance.
Place the other side of the zipper on the top of the bag.
The small snips will help the zip adapt to the curved edge of the bag and make the inserting the zip easier.
Using your zipper foot, sew with an allowance of about 3/8″ seam allowance.
Place the lining, right side down on top. Pin in place.
Using your zipper foot, sew with an allowance of about 3/8″ seam allowance, leaving a 4-inch opening.
Turn right side out.
Use the same process to sew the zipper panel to the bottom of the bag pieces.
Attach the strap.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
