Junk trunk Sewing pattern (PDF)
The Junk trunk is a large Carradice style handlebar or saddle bag, well suited for big bikepacking adventures, or everyday riding.
Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced. This project requires a pretty thorough knowledge of sewing techniques and construction. The instructions are very detailed, with step by step instructions and lots of pictures. I feel like anyone with enough patience can take on this project, and I hope you do!
This is a PDF pattern. It includes a tiled file that you can print on a standard printer using 8.5” x 11” paper, as well as a file for wide format printers. we recommend following along with the instruction booklet on your phone as it would take a lot of ink to print due to all the photos.
Check out the Resources page for links to all the materials you will need to make this bag.
The Junk trunk is a large Carradice style handlebar or saddle bag, well suited for big bikepacking adventures, or everyday riding.
Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced. This project requires a pretty thorough knowledge of sewing techniques and construction. The instructions are very detailed, with step by step instructions and lots of pictures. I feel like anyone with enough patience can take on this project, and I hope you do!
This is a PDF pattern. It includes a tiled file that you can print on a standard printer using 8.5” x 11” paper, as well as a file for wide format printers. we recommend following along with the instruction booklet on your phone as it would take a lot of ink to print due to all the photos.
Check out the Resources page for links to all the materials you will need to make this bag.
The Junk trunk is a large Carradice style handlebar or saddle bag, well suited for big bikepacking adventures, or everyday riding.
Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced. This project requires a pretty thorough knowledge of sewing techniques and construction. The instructions are very detailed, with step by step instructions and lots of pictures. I feel like anyone with enough patience can take on this project, and I hope you do!
This is a PDF pattern. It includes a tiled file that you can print on a standard printer using 8.5” x 11” paper, as well as a file for wide format printers. we recommend following along with the instruction booklet on your phone as it would take a lot of ink to print due to all the photos.
Check out the Resources page for links to all the materials you will need to make this bag.
Bag features
-Finished dimensions: 12" wide with side pockets collapsed, 17" wide with pockets expanded. 7" front to back, 16" deep when unrolled. 5" from the mount to the bottom of the bag.
-Finished volume: 18L main compartment + 1.5L per side pocket
- The main interior pocket can be accessed through the roll-top, or through the rear access zipper. This makes it easy to get things in and out of your bag while you ride, and without having to remove things lashed under the flap.
- The two side pockets add almost 6" of width to the bag, giving you a ton of extra storage space for smaller items. The drawcord collar allows you to really stuff them without having to worry about things popping out the sides while you ride. These side pockets collapse out of the way when empty, allowing you to mount the bag on narrower drop bars.
- A hard plastic panel in the back of the bag stops it from collapsing or wrapping around the headtube. This paired with foam in the sides, and a removable plastic sheet in the front/bottom, helps the bag keep its shape when empty and fully loaded down.
Disclaimer: This pattern is for personal use only. There are no refunds on PDF patterns.