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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
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.
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*

    As this is an electronic product, we cannot process refunds or returns as it cannot be returned once delivered. This pattern, once purchased, is not to be shared or reproduced in any way.

    Downloads are limited to 10 per file as a precaution to stop bots from sharing download links. If you need your download limit refreshed, please email us and we’ll be happy to sort it for you. Got a question? Check the FAQs page, or email us at shop@countrycowdesigns.com.

    When you purchase access to Digital Products you are purchasing a non-transferable, non-exclusive right to access the information for your personal use only. You may not publish or share the digital products or your login details with anyone else. The copyright for this pattern belongs to Country Cow Designs Ltd. It is therefore illegal to reproduce or share the pattern with others, or claim it as your own design. This includes using the pattern to teach classes or for any other commercial use. If you wish to use one of our patterns to teach a class, you must contact us for consent first and each student/attendee must purchase their own personal copy of the pattern.

    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 at 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.

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