Mission.....Complete

The duffel bag is completed.  It's pretty awesome, if I say so myself.  And my husband thought it was awesome - and when was I making him one?

 I have it hanging here on my dining room chairs - wish the middle hanger could have been used - it sags a little in the middle when it's not supported.  You can maybe make out the handle at the top, the zipper - once again, the largest zipper I have ever worked with - but not bad to work with at all.

Here you can see the shape of the bag - it's a little shorter in the back.

You can't see it in these photos, but there is a row of the webbing on the bottom of the back, and about the middle of the curved bottom front.  That's just to give it additional support.

The fabric is a nylon canvas - waterproof - I tested it in the sink.  It really is.

This was a fun project and I'm glad my friends on twitter thought of me when it came up.


Happy Sewing!
Susan

Almost there....

I'm in the final stages of the duffle bag.  This photo shows the last stages before it actually takes shape.

The body of this bag is just one large piece.  The webbing is both for accent and to give structure/support to the bag.

There is a great handle on the top - I special ordered it.  It's attached with the webbing and I did some of that corner to corner tacking to make sure it's firmly attached.

There is welt on the top, and around the side pieces, which will make the edges more sturdy.

It's hard to tell from this picture (I had to stand on a chair to get it all in one frame) but there is also a fold up flap on the front that velcros down.  It's for holding a fishing rod, I've been told.

At the bottom, there are velcro strips - I bought this 'one wrap' that has the loop on one side and the hook on the other, which makes it a great option for attaching to the hooks on the back of the seat.

Just three more seams and it's done!

Happy Sewing,
Susan

Custom Order - Part 1

I'm starting a custom order today for what I will call a duffel bag.  It has a unique purpose - it's being made to fit behind the back seats of an SUV and attach to the rings on the back of the seats to hold it in place.

I'm just getting started - so far, so good. 

Here's where I am - my supplies:

1. canvas material (nylon, waterproof) - black
2. webbing - beige
3. handle
4. velcro (black so it doesn't show against the fabric)
5. zipper - special made with two heads
6. black thread - heavy duty of course

I'm just starting to cut it out, but I'll be sure and take some pics when it's done too!

Happy Sewing,

Susan