childrens' duffel bags
10-21-2018, 08:40 AM
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Thank you, that is very sweet of you. I think we have plenty for now as we have been quilting for close to 30 years, but I will keep your generous offer in my folder, thanks again
10-21-2018, 09:49 AM
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Here's a hint to how to make duffles. My older Land's end duffles are simple. The ends are circles and the body is one long rectangular piece that joins with a zipper at the top. The two straps that serve as handles are one big continuous loop that is stitched down both sides of the body. The open end loops form the handles.
10-21-2018, 02:30 PM
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https://www.heirloomcreations.net/fr...p-bag-pattern/
I have used this for bags-you can make them as large or small as you want with a bit of tweeking. My kids used them for camping, laundry whatever.
I have used this for bags-you can make them as large or small as you want with a bit of tweeking. My kids used them for camping, laundry whatever.
10-21-2018, 02:33 PM
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My quilt guild does an on going project where we make bags to give to Child Protective Services to give to the children in foster care. We use a patten called Mondo Bag by Quilt Smart. In the pattern the bag is made with small squares sewing together to make four 8 1/2 x 27" pieces. What we do is just cut the fabric 8 1/2" by 27", and start from there. It makes a great bag, with a large bottom, so that when you open it, it's easy to see what you have.
Here is another cute duffle (scroll down a bit for the free pattern & tutorial):
https://sew4home.com/projects/storag...dritz-hardware
and this one is sturdy...just use a kid's fabric:
https://sew4home.com/projects/storag...-modern-duffle
10-21-2018, 02:36 PM
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Here's a hint to how to make duffles. My older Land's end duffles are simple. The ends are circles and the body is one long rectangular piece that joins with a zipper at the top. The two straps that serve as handles are one big continuous loop that is stitched down both sides of the body. The open end loops form the handles.
10-21-2018, 10:57 PM
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Can anyone recommend a link to free patterns for childrens duffel bags or bags? My friend is a foster parent for long and short term babies, the children come to her house with their belonging in groceries or garbage bags, she is trying to gather duffel bags to give to the short term children when they leave.
I have a group of quilters willing to sew bags as needed, but I need easy patterns that everyone can follow. Thanks
I have a group of quilters willing to sew bags as needed, but I need easy patterns that everyone can follow. Thanks
I'd look for a pattern that has a suitcase look, zipper top and shoulder straps for maybe carrying like a backpack.
and yes, they do move all their meager belongings - often in trash bags, which tells them what the world thinks. Our poor little foster kids deserve better, as they already don't have a family who cares.
10-22-2018, 06:41 AM
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I don't think I would put the child's name on anything anymore! There are just too many risks involved! I would put, instead, a symbol or two to help identify the bag with the owner. You and the child would know the identity of the owner, but other people would not know to whom the object belonged.
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