Originally Posted by
osewme
That duffle bag looks fantastic. That's the same pattern I've been studying because I want to make one just like that before next spring for a high school graduation gift. Yours turned out so pretty. Now that you've made one do you have any tips, suggestions, pattern changes, deletions, etc. that you would do differently on a second one? Did you use velcro for the front pocket closures instead of snaps? Did you put a lining in yours w/pockets? I know the pattern does not call for lining/interior pockets. I like it because it's not to large & not to small....just about the right size, it seems.
I did use Velcro on the flaps. I quilted it like the pattern suggested and it is lined everywhere because of the quilting. I did add a panel inside with a zippered pocket. I made the panel about 10 X10 and sewed it into the duffel at the top gusset seam. It looks great and was super easy.