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Free Pattern and Step by Step Directions to Sew a Duffel Bag

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The Bag Ends
Sew the Duffel Bag Ends

Sew the Duffel Bag Ends

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com
  • Sew the piping to the ends of rectangle. (More on sewing piping)
  • Fold the bag in quarters and mark the folds at the ends of the body of the bag.
  • Open the zipper in the center of the zipper to leave and area open for turning the bag right side out.
  • Fold the circles in quarters and mark the folds at the edge of the circles.
  • Placing right sides together, matching the quarter marks, set the circles into the ends of the bag.
  • Sew the ends in place following the piping stitching.
  • Apply a seam finish to the seams.
  • Turn right side out and press.
  • Enjoy the bag!

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