Cargo Duffel
 

My oldest DGD goes off to college soon, so I wanted to make her something to carry her stuff. I used a free pattern from http://noodle-head.com/2013/10/cargo...t-kaufman.html and some recycled coordinated decorator cottons for my version. It was a snap to put together with the good directions provided.

Very professional looking. Lovely fabrics too.

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.

SUPER. BrendaK

it looks great

thanks for the link to the pattern

very attractive great job

Great looking bag, and thanks for the link!

I'm totally impressed! I have a pattern or two for bags but tend to struggle with making them look nice like yours--so jealous!