{"id":33068,"date":"2023-06-16T07:00:43","date_gmt":"2023-06-16T06:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/countrycowdesigns.com\/?p=33068"},"modified":"2025-05-21T14:55:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T13:55:11","slug":"travel-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/countrycowdesigns.com\/blog\/travel-light\/","title":{"rendered":"Customisable Duffle Bag Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this week’s blog post we’re introducing our new sewing pattern, the Travel Light duffle (duffel) bag. This pattern has a feature that’s completely new to our patterns – it’s customisable to your exact size requirements.<\/strong><\/p>\n

To see the full tester photos, scroll to the bottom of the page. They’re gorgeous and will inspire you with your bag.<\/p>\n

Grab the sewing pattern here<\/a><\/h2>\n

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What’s special about this Duffle bag pattern?<\/h2>\n

We designed this bag because we’d booked a \u00a340 weekend flight to Alicante with Ryanair. HOWEVER, to get the flights at that price you can’t take any “carry on” or “check-in” luggage. All you can take is your “personal” bag, which is intended to be a handbag or backpack. We figured it was going to be tough managing the whole weekend with just a handbag so we decided to make a bag to the maximum size requirements allowed by the airline. We were so happy with the results and ended up making two more for some of our friends travelling with us.<\/p>\n

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Customisable size<\/h3>\n

Unfortunately each airline has different size requirements for personal luggage, which is why we came up with the idea to make the pattern totally customisable to your size requirements.<\/p>\n

To use the “customise the size” portion of the pattern, all you need is the maximum size measurements from your airline (these are usually available from the airline’s website). You’ll also need to be happy to do a bit of maths. All the calculations are provided for you, but if you have a particular aversion to maths then you may not enjoy this part and may prefer to stick with the standard pattern size.<\/p>\n

To make it simple, we included a blank cutting chart that you can fill in with your final measurements. If you’re looking for a duffle bag sewing pattern that can be customised to your size requirements, this is the sewing pattern for you!<\/a><\/p>\n

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Unique construction<\/h3>\n

We also used a unique method for the construction. The design means you get a really neat finish on the corners without any difficult corner sewing. We hope you’re going to love this technique!<\/p>\n

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WHAT DID THE PATTERN TESTERS THINK of our new Duffle Bag Sewing Pattern?<\/h2>\n

“I do love how this bag<\/span> came together and wow it\u2019s so roomy and sturdy.” – Quilting Elissa<\/a><\/p>\n

“Thanks again for having me as a tester. I love this bag<\/span>.” – Michelle, M Graham Sews<\/a><\/p>\n

“I think I might make a few more of these.\u00a0 It was fun!” – Amy, Bed Hog Shop<\/a><\/p>\n

“Thank you for having me as a tester. Your patterns are always so well presented!” – Barbara, Bee Dee Swiss Made<\/a><\/p>\n

“This final assembly is something new for me, and I have not seen it in any other pattern….Pattern is easy to follow, and I enjoyed sewing it – Dunja Sije<\/a><\/p>\n

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Clear step by step instructions<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s tough when you start sewing a project and then find the instructions aren\u2019t quite as thorough as you\u2019d like. It can leave us doubting what we do next and worrying we\u2019re going to make a mistake.
\nAs with all our patterns, we\u2019ve included step by step photo instructions that should leave you feeling completely confident of each step.<\/p>\n

And of course, there\u2019s the video tutorial as a backup when pictures just aren\u2019t working for you.<\/p>\n

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THERE\u2019S A VIDEO FOR VISUAL LEARNERS<\/h2>\n

If you don\u2019t enjoy learning by reading, don\u2019t worry. There\u2019s a full video tutorial included! In it, I cover every step of the pattern and explain how to use the cutting chart. Watch the video here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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OTHER FEATURES<\/h2>\n