Looking for an easy sewing project? This DIY large travel bag is perfect for your next trip. With a spacious bottom, front and inner pockets, and a design that fits over your suitcase handle, it’s both functional and beginner-friendly. Watch the full tutorial and make your own travel essential today!
The finished measurements of this bag are approximately 17¾″(45㎝) W × 11⅛″(28㎝) H × 8″(20㎝) D.
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Seam allowances are 3/8″ unless otherwise specified.
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To make this you will need:
◆ Main Panel
① 26½″ × 30⅞″ (67㎝ × 78㎝) Outer layer
① 26½″ × 30⅞″ (67㎝ × 78㎝) Lining
① 25⅜″ × 30″ (64㎝ × 76㎝) Fusible fleece
◆ Bottom panel
① 18⅝″ × 8¾″ (47㎝ × 22㎝) Outer layer
◆ Front pocket
① 8¾″ × 12⅝″ (22㎝ × 32㎝) Outer layer
◆ Back pocket
① 8¾″ × 14⅝″ (22㎝ × 37㎝) Outer layer
① 8¾″ × 14⅝″ (22㎝ × 37㎝) Lining
◆ Inside pocket
① 14⅝″ × 15″ (37㎝ × 38㎝) Lining
◆ Others
① 17¾″ (45㎝) Zipper
① 8″ (20㎝) Zipper
① 1″ (2.5㎝) Wide Webbing Strap 95″ (240㎝)
Cut the interfacing into the shape of the pattern. Fuse the fusible fleece, centered, to the wrong side.
Place the zipper pocket on the back side of the bag and sew.
Place the front pocket on the front side of the bag and sew. Then place and sew the handles 8 inches apart.
Fold the top and bottom of the bottom panel inward by 3/8″, then place the bottom panel in the center of the main panel and sew.
With assembled lining right side up, center zipper right side facing up along top edge. Place the outer layer, right side down on top. Pin in place. Using your zipper foot, sew along top edge using a 3/8″ seam allowance.
Flip the layers so the outer bag pieces are right sides together, and the lining pieces are right sides together. Sew with an allowance of about 3/8″, leaving an opening on the lining.
Combine the seams so that a flat base is formed. Sew with an allowance of about 3/8″.
Turn it right side out by pulling the fabric through the opening. And sew up this opening.
YOU ARE FINISHED!
Happy sewing!
