The Bowler Bag Sewing Pattern
Create your own classic Bowler Bag with this PDF sewing pattern, featuring two bag sizes, a fully lined construction, zip closure, an interior zip pocket, and optional features including a front pocket and keychain loops.
Designed for confident beginners and more experienced sewists, this pattern includes everything you need to create a professional-looking shoulder bag without the need for an overlocker. Alongside detailed written instructions, you'll receive clear illustrations, printable pattern pieces, and a full step-by-step video tutorial to guide you through every stage of the project.
With the option to sew either a small or large Bowler Bag, you can customise your finished bag to suit your own style while learning techniques you can use again in future bag-making projects.
SKILL LEVEL
Confident Beginner
This pattern is suitable for confident beginners. While the construction includes techniques such as inserting a zip, creating a zip pocket, and working with notch marks, every step is broken down clearly to make the process easy to follow.
Detailed written instructions, clear illustrations, and a full in-depth video tutorial are included to guide you through every stage of the project. I highly recommend using the video tutorial alongside the written instructions. Some stages can feel a little tricky, but the video demonstrates each step clearly to help you achieve a professional-looking finish.
FINISHED BAG MEASUREMENTS
Small Bag
Height: 14.5 cm / 6 inches
Width: 29.5 cm / 12 inches
Depth: 8 cm / 3.5 inches
Strap Length: 65 cm / 26 inches
Large Bag
Height: 25 cm / 10 inches
Width: 39 cm / 15.5 inches
Depth: 11 cm / 4.5 inches
Strap Length: 65 cm / 26 inches
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS
The measurements below are based on a fabric width of 137 cm (54 inches) and represent the maximum amount of fabric required. Depending on your fabric layout and whether you choose to add the optional front pocket and keychain loops, you may be able to use less.
Small Bag
Exterior fabric – 66 cm / 26 inches
Lining fabric – 30 cm / 12 inches
Interfacing (full bag) – 35 cm / 14 inches
Large Bag
Exterior fabric – 66 cm / 26 inches
Lining fabric – 45 cm / 18 inches
Interfacing (full bag) – 58 cm / 23 inches
Lining Pocket
Interfacing – 25 cm / 10 inches
FABRIC RECOMMENDATIONS
This pattern works well with a wide range of woven fabrics.
I recommend medium to heavy-weight fabrics such as cotton, linen, canvas, and other non-stretch fabrics. Stretch fabrics are not suitable for this pattern.
I highly recommend interfacing your exterior fabric to add structure. If you are using a particularly heavy-weight fabric, you may prefer not to interface the exterior. The lining pocket should always be interfaced to help prevent sagging over time. For ease of application, I recommend using iron-on interfacing.
ZIP REQUIREMENTS
Choose zips that are 2.54 cm / 1 inch wide.
Exterior Bag Zip
Small Bag – 55 cm / 21.7 inches
Large Bag – 65 cm / 25.6 inches
Interior Pocket Zip
21 cm / 8.3 inches
WHAT'S INCLUDED
* Printable Pattern Files
* A4 Pattern
* US Letter Pattern
* A0 Copy Shop Pattern
* Instruction Files
* Detailed written instructions
* Step-by-step illustrations
* Full in-depth video tutorial
* Sewing dictionary
* Printing guide
* Cutting guide
* Helpful sewing tips throughout
PATTERN FEATURES
* Two bag sizes included
* Fully lined construction
* Zip closure
* Interior zip pocket
* Optional front pocket
* Optional keychain loops
* Professional-looking finish
* No overlocker required
* Instant digital download
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a digital PDF sewing pattern. No physical product will be sent.
After purchase, your files will be available for instant download through Etsy. Pattern pieces can be printed at home using A4 or US Letter paper, or professionally printed using the included A0 copy shop file.
USAGE & COPYRIGHT
This sewing pattern is for personal use only.
You may not:
* Copy, share, reproduce, redistribute, or upload this sewing pattern or any part of it.
* Sell, resell, or distribute this sewing pattern or the digital pattern files in any format.
* Claim this pattern or its contents as your own.
* Sell items made using this sewing pattern.
* All pattern files, written instructions, illustrations, and accompanying video tutorial remain the copyright of Faye Studios.
RETURNS
Due to the nature of digital products, all sales are final.
If you have any questions before or after purchasing, please don't hesitate to get in touch. I'm always happy to help.
PRODUCT SAFETY (GPSR)
The health and safety of our customers is our top priority. This digital sewing pattern complies with the General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988.
If you have any health and safety concerns regarding this product, you can contact me directly via email at faye.studios.info [!at] gmail.com, or contact my authorised EU Representative using the details below.
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