Kentucky Junior - Duffel Bag

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4-H Apparel and Textiles—Sewing
18 U. S. C. 707
4JD-01PB
University of Kentucky - Cooperative Extension Service - College of Agriculture
Duel Bag
Ages 9 to 13
Non-Clothing Option—Junior Unit II
Let’s Get to the Bottom
Approximate size is
18 inches by 9½ inches.
Materials Required:
• 1 yard sturdy fabric (denim, sport
cloth, quilted)
• 18-inch heavy-duty zipper
• Thread to match fabric
Equipment Required:
• Sewing machine
• Serger (if available)
• Dressmaker’s shears
• Dressmaker’s pins and pin cushion
• Pencil and paper for making pattern
• Tape measure
• Chalk/marking pen
Cutting Instructions:
1. Fold fabric in half lengthwise, matching
the selvage edge to the opposite selvage
edge.
Skills demonstrated with this project include
sewing a centered zipper, topstitching, measur-
ing, sewing, and nishing seams.
2. Cut pattern according to layout (not
drawn to scale) (Figure A). You will
need:
• Two rectangles, each 16 inches by
19 inches for bag body
• Two circles, each 10  inches in
diameter for ends
• Two rectangles, each 3 inches by
44 inches* for straps
• Four tabs, 2 inches by 2 inches
Fold
Tabs
19"
Straps
Body
Ends
16"
Selvages
10
1
/
2
”
*Note: Straps may be made longer if desired.
Figure A