Intermediate

Keepall Duffel

A structured cylindrical duffel bag inspired by the classic Keepall silhouette. Two arch-shaped end panels, a continuous body wrap, top zipper, and fabric trim handles. Choose from three preset sizes or enter custom dimensions.

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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″

Style Variations

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

What fabric works best for a structured duffel?

Waxed canvas, heavy cotton canvas (10-12 oz), or vegan leather give the right structure. A fusible interfacing or foam stabilizer on the body and end panels keeps the arch shape.

What is arch-end construction?

Arch-end construction uses two rounded (ellipse-like) end panels instead of flat rectangle sides. The body wraps continuously around the arch from one end to the other. This creates the barrel shape characteristic of the Keepall.

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