Intermediate

Keepall 50

The Keepall 50 is the most popular size — carry-on dimensions at 19¾ × 11⅜ × 8⅞ inches. Large enough for a 3-5 day trip, fits most airline overhead compartments. Detachable shoulder strap included.

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Drafted from 3 of your measurements. No size chart approximation.

What You Get

Pattern pieces: End Panel (Outer), End Panel (Lining), Body Wrap (Outer), Body Wrap (Lining), Body Wrap Trim Strap, End Panel Trim Strap, Top Handle, Zipper End Tab, Interior Slip Pocket
Download formats: Tiled PDF (US Letter and A4 for home printing), projector file for no-print cutting, A0 large-format for copy-shop printing
Construction steps: 1. Cut all pieces and transfer markings / 2. Make body wrap trim straps and ring tabs / 3. Make end panel trim straps...
Materials guide: Fabric recommendations with yardage estimates, notions list, needle and thread guide, and machine settings
Scale check: 1:1 verification square so you can confirm print accuracy before cutting any fabric

Customizable Options

Size: Custom / Keepall 35 (13¾ × 8¼ × 6¾″) / Keepall 45 (17¾ × 9¾ × 7¾″) / Keepall 50 (19¾ × 10¾ × 8¼″)
Detachable shoulder strap: None (top handles only) / Yes — Bandouliere style
Interior pocket: None / Flat slip pocket / Zippered welt pocket
Exterior zip pocket: None / Front zip pocket
Top handles: Fabric tube (matching canvas) / Cotton webbing (1″)
Stabilizer: None — heavy canvas is self-supporting / Medium sew-in / Heavy fusible
Seam allowance: ½″ (recommended for canvas) / ⅝″

Drafted from 3 of your measurements

Every dimension is drafted from your measurements. No grading, no size charts.

What we draft	Source
bagLen	Drafted directly from your bagLen measurement
bagHeight	Drafted directly from your bagHeight measurement
bagDepth	Drafted directly from your bagDepth measurement

Fabric Recommendations

Waxed canvas
Cotton duck (duck cloth)
Cotton canvas
Denim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will the Keepall 50 fit in an overhead bin?

The 50 is sized to fit most major airline carry-on requirements (typically 22 × 14 × 9 inches). Soft-sided bags often compress slightly, and the structured ends help maintain shape without taking extra space.

What fabric is best for a carry-on duffel?

Waxed canvas or ballistic nylon for durability. Either handles the abrasion of overhead bins and checked baggage carousels. Add a foam interfacing to the body and end panels to maintain the arch shape under load.

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