DIY Frame Bag FREE Sewing Tutorial
Fundamentally, the frame bag is the most basic and practical piece of bike luggage. It’s also the easiest to make… and only requires a consumer sewing machine and a little skill. Here’s how to plan, design, and construct a simple frame bag.
What you'll need:
MAIN TRIANGLES AND TOP
- 1 Yard VX21 Terrain X-Pac
BOTTOM, BACK, STAPS, AND ZIPPER PANEL SIDES
- 1 Yard 1000 Denier Coated CORDURA® NylonFabric
- 8″ scrap cord
- 1 spool Coats & Clark Extra Strong Upholstery thread (100% Nylon)
HARDWARE
- 1 Yard YKK® Water Resistant #8 Coil Zipper
- 2 Yards 2″ Sew-on Tape Fastener Hook
- 2 Yards 2” Sew-on Tape Fastener Loop
- 1 Yard 4” Sew-on Tape Fastener Hook
- 1 Yard 4″ Sew-on Tape Fastener Loop
- 2 Water Resistant #8 Coil Zipper Slider
TOOLS AND OTHER MATERIALS
- Sewing machine
- Rotary cutting tool
- Decent fabric scissors
- Cloth measuring tape
- Cutting mat
- Clear acrylic ruler
You might want to check these 30+ FREE Bicycle Sewing Patterns.
