Full Video Tutorial
Watch as Jo shows you how to make a Konin Bowler Bag.
This sewing pattern comes together really quickly. I've rated it as intermediate as it involves sewing curves, but there's no reason an ambitious beginner can't give it a try! It's firm and structured with a built in wallet inside and a stretchy mesh pocket which is really handy for holding your phone. The bag is finished with binding on the inside. Binding is a great way to give a bag structure, it creates a sort of "skeleton" inside the bag which helps it keep it's shape.
Interior slip pocket
Interior card slots
Interior zip pocket
Interior card slots
Interior zip pocket
For the exterior fabric, I recommend canvas, cork or vinyl. For the grab handle (pattern piece F), I strongly recommend using cotton or canvas as it is included in the seam and will become very bulky with thicker fabrics. If you choose to make a handle accent (pattern piece E), it will need to be made using cork, leather or vinyl. Whatever fabrics you choose to use, please ensure your sewing machine is capable of sewing through
multiple layers of the fabric before you begin.
For the lining fabric I recommend quilting cotton or light weight (300 denier) waterproof canvas. If using waterproof canvas, omit the woven interfacing. At times, the pattern recommends using fabric pens or heat to
press. Before doing this, test on scrap pieces of your fabric to ensure the marks erase and heat doesn’t damage it.
multiple layers of the fabric before you begin.
For the lining fabric I recommend quilting cotton or light weight (300 denier) waterproof canvas. If using waterproof canvas, omit the woven interfacing. At times, the pattern recommends using fabric pens or heat to
press. Before doing this, test on scrap pieces of your fabric to ensure the marks erase and heat doesn’t damage it.
7" high x 9 1/2" wide x 4" deep
You can sell products made from this design on a home-based production scale.
Immediately after purchase, you will receive the following files:
PDF file including step by step photo instructions and printable pattern pieces (Letter paper format for those in the USA & Canada, A4 paper for those outside the USA & Canada)A0 file - for print shop and projector use only
SVGs (zipped file) - for use with Cricut and similar cutting machines. Please watch this video by MGrahamSews for instructions to unzip the folder and use the files
This is NOT a finished bag. This is a digital sewing pattern to download and print at home to help you create your own bag. This digital file is for your personal use and that of your family only and is not to be shared or reproduced. See full terms and conditions.
1/4 yd (1/4m) Exterior fabric (54" width)
1/2 yd (1/2m) Lining fabric (44" width)
1/3 yd (1/3m) Medium woven interfacing - SF101/Wovenfuse/G700 (35" width)
1/2 yd (1/2m) Medium non-woven interfacing - Pellon 808 Craft fuse/Vilene F220 (35" width)
1/4 yd (1/4m) Main stabiliser - Decovil Heavy/Peltex 71F/fusible foam (35" width)
3 1/2" x 10" (10cm x 25cm) Ultra Firm Base Stabiliser - Peltex 71F
5 1/4" x 10 3/4" (14cm x 28cm) Two way stretch mesh fabric - (e.g By Annie's)
Hardware:
17" (45cm) No.5 zipper tape & 2 No.5 zip pulls
8" (20cm) No.3 zipper tape & 1 No.3 zip pull
2 x 1" (25mm) D-rings
2 x 1 1/2" (38mm) Swivel hooks
1 x 1 1/2" (38mm) Strap slider
60" (1.5m) x 1 1/2" width Webbing for the strap
2 yds (1.85m) Double fold bias binding
8 x Medium rivets (8mm post) - *OPTIONAL*
4 x Small/Medium bag feet - *OPTIONAL*
1/2 yd (1/2m) Lining fabric (44" width)
1/3 yd (1/3m) Medium woven interfacing - SF101/Wovenfuse/G700 (35" width)
1/2 yd (1/2m) Medium non-woven interfacing - Pellon 808 Craft fuse/Vilene F220 (35" width)
1/4 yd (1/4m) Main stabiliser - Decovil Heavy/Peltex 71F/fusible foam (35" width)
3 1/2" x 10" (10cm x 25cm) Ultra Firm Base Stabiliser - Peltex 71F
5 1/4" x 10 3/4" (14cm x 28cm) Two way stretch mesh fabric - (e.g By Annie's)
Hardware:
17" (45cm) No.5 zipper tape & 2 No.5 zip pulls
8" (20cm) No.3 zipper tape & 1 No.3 zip pull
2 x 1" (25mm) D-rings
2 x 1 1/2" (38mm) Swivel hooks
1 x 1 1/2" (38mm) Strap slider
60" (1.5m) x 1 1/2" width Webbing for the strap
2 yds (1.85m) Double fold bias binding
8 x Medium rivets (8mm post) - *OPTIONAL*
4 x Small/Medium bag feet - *OPTIONAL*
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Downloading the pattern:
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Make sure you download your files using a device that has up-to-date security software. Scan all downloaded files before opening them. Open PDF files using a reputable reader that checks the file for viruses before opening, such as Adobe Reader.
By downloading this PDF sewing pattern, you acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with digital downloads, including but not limited to, potential malware or viruses. It is your responsibility to ensure your device has up-to-date security software and to scan all downloaded files before opening.
Making the bag:
To make this bag you’ll need to use various tools/equipment. You should only use tools that are well maintained and that you are competent using. I recommend reading and following the safety instructions provided by the manufacturer of each tool.
This pattern does not include safety precautions for the use of tools, so you are responsible for the safe use of any tools you use. If in doubt, seek guidance from an experienced professional of the tools you are using or contact the manufacturer directly. You are responsible for ensuring that you have a safe and suitable working environment.
The instructions in this pattern are suggestions only and you are responsible for ensuring that you can carry out the suggestions safely without causing injury or harm to yourself or others. You are also responsible for ensuring that your sewing machine and other equipment are capable of carrying out the suggestions. I cannot be held accountable for damage caused because the tools used are unsuitable.
We work hard to keep our website safe and secure. All our patterns are uploaded to the website free of malicious content (obviously), and we have high end security on our website to prevent attacks from outside forces. We use a fantastic and reputable local company to manage the security of our website. However secure a website is though, there is always a risk that it can be hacked (as proven by some of the biggest companies in the world being hacked in recent years). If criminals hack into a website, they may manage to embed malicious content into a website and its files, without the owners knowledge. It's also possible for PDF files to become infected/corrupted once they are on your device, in your possession, which is completely out of our control. For that reason, we ask that you also take precautions before and after downloading a pattern, just to be extra safe.
Make sure you download your files using a device that has up-to-date security software. Scan all downloaded files before opening them. Open PDF files using a reputable reader that checks the file for viruses before opening, such as Adobe Reader.
By downloading this PDF sewing pattern, you acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with digital downloads, including but not limited to, potential malware or viruses. It is your responsibility to ensure your device has up-to-date security software and to scan all downloaded files before opening.
Making the bag:
To make this bag you’ll need to use various tools/equipment. You should only use tools that are well maintained and that you are competent using. I recommend reading and following the safety instructions provided by the manufacturer of each tool.
This pattern does not include safety precautions for the use of tools, so you are responsible for the safe use of any tools you use. If in doubt, seek guidance from an experienced professional of the tools you are using or contact the manufacturer directly. You are responsible for ensuring that you have a safe and suitable working environment.
The instructions in this pattern are suggestions only and you are responsible for ensuring that you can carry out the suggestions safely without causing injury or harm to yourself or others. You are also responsible for ensuring that your sewing machine and other equipment are capable of carrying out the suggestions. I cannot be held accountable for damage caused because the tools used are unsuitable.
