DIY Frame Bag FREE Sewing Tutorial

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.