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How to sew a quilted travel bag with a trolley sleeve - tutorial and PDF pattern

In this tutorial, I'll show you how to make a quilted travel bag with inside and outside pockets and a trolley sleeve.


This bag can be used as a travel bag as a gym bag or even as a diaper bag.


I'll guide you through the sewing process, step by step, to help you create your very own travel bag.


Before starting


To follow the tutorial, you can download the quilted travel bag pattern in PDF from our store. All the instructions for printing, cutting and assembling the pieces are included in the PDF of the pattern.



Supplies to make the bag


To make this project, you'll need:


  • a 140 cm x 95 cm (1.5 yard x 1 yard) lightweight cotton fabric for the outside;

  • a 110 cm x 95 cm (1.2 yard x 1 yard) lightweight cotton fabric for the lining;

  • 140 cm x 95 cm wadding for quilting;

  • one 43 cm (17 in) zipper;

  • one 21 cm (8 ¼ in) zipper;

  • a 3.5 cm (1 ⅜ in) wide and 2 m (2.2 yards) long strap;

  • two pieces of webbing 2.5 cm (1 in) wide and 15 cm (6 in) long;

  • two 2.5 cm (1 in) wide rings.


Making the bag


All the steps involved in making the bag are explained in this tutorial (and the PDF accompanying the pattern), and are also available in the following video:


How to sew a quilted travel bag with a trolley sleeve

Step 0: Quilting the fabric

  • Place the outer fabric on the batting, back to back.

  • Sew parallel lines 1.5 cm (⅝ in) apart.



Step 1: Cutting and preparing parts

Step 2: Making the straps

Step 3: Creating the bag sides

Step 4: The faces of the bag

Step 5: Bag assembling

Step 6: Making the lining

Step 7: Making the knot



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