Barrel/Burrito Handlebar Bag 1.5L & 3L
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Description
Transform Your Ride with a Iconic Round Handlebar Bag
Discover the perfect blend of style and functionality with our iconic round handlebar bag. Known by many names—the barrel, the burrito, the tube—this versatile bag boasts a simple yet effective design for all your cycling needs. Whether you’re commuting, enjoying a leisurely Sunday ride, or embarking on epic bikepacking adventures, this bag is your ideal companion.
Our guide includes patterns for two versatile sizes—1.5 and 3 litres (4 x 8 in and 5 x 10 in)—and a handy printout for creating a custom-sized bag tailored to your needs.
Designed with beginners in mind, this project offers an excellent introduction to sewing, though circles may require a bit of practice. With perseverance, you’ll master it in no time!
Tried, tested and verified instructions and design. You won’t find a more comprehensive sewing guide elsewhere.
Every download comes with a comprehensive 25-page beginner sewing supplementary guide, ensuring you have all the knowledge and tips needed to kickstart your gear-making journey.
Pattern Details
Comprehensive Instructions
Every step is clearly illustrated and described, and packed with helpful tips
Printable PDF Pattern
Available in US Letter, A4, and large-format paper sizes, ready for immediate printing.
Bonus Learning Tools
A free 25-page beginner’s ebook and a unique scaled practice pattern to hone your skills.
Shopping List
Full shopping and cutting list, with suggested fabrics
Suggested Materials & Hardware
A rough estimate for budgeting. A complete shopping list is included in the sewing guide.
Fabrics:
- Main Body Fabric: 1 metre/yard (e.g., 210D-420D nylon, X-Pac™ VX21, ECOPAK™ EPLX200, Ultragrid, Gridstop, Cordura, waxed cotton canvas, denim)
- Side Pocket Fabric (stretchy or non-stretch): <1 metre/yard (e.g., Lycra, powernet, Venom™ UL Stretch Mesh, Ultrastretch, Dyneema stretch, mesh net, or main body fabric)
- Inner Liner Fabric: 1 metre/yard (e.g., 70D ripstop nylon or polyester)
- Plastic Stiffener Sheet (optional): 14 inch (35.6 cm) x 9 inch (22.9 cm) (e.g., thin flexible polypropylene, HDPE)
Hardware (Notions):
- Nylon Webbing (3/4 inch / 19-20 mm): 2 metre/yard
- Nylon Webbing (1 inch / 25 mm): 1 metre/yard
- Binding Tape or Grosgrain (1 inch / 25 mm): 2.5 metre/yard (polyester or nylon)
- Binding Tape or Grosgrain (1/2 inch / 13 mm or 1 inch folded in half): 1 metre/yard
- Coil Zipper (#5): 1 metre/yard (e.g., YKK Aquaguard for water resistance)
- Zip Slider: 1 or 2 (matching waterproof sliders for waterproof zips)
- Flat Elastic (1 inch / 25 mm) (optional for stretchy side pockets): 1 metre/yard
- Grosgrain (1 inch / 25 mm) (optional for solid side pockets): 1 metre/yard
- Cordlock: 1
- Elastic Cord (3mm): 48 inch (121.9 cm)
The sewing guide provides a comprehensive shopping and cutting list. Webbing and other 'narrow goods' lengths are rounded up to the nearest metre or yard, which is the usual minimum purchase length. Some items are optional depending on how you build your bag.
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