Coleus Bowler Bag - PDF sewing pattern

 The Coleus Bowler bag is a medium sized bag with two top carry handles and a removable cross body strap. You can select from two different connector shapes or use your favourite metal strap connectors instead of cork/vinyl connectors. The bag has a zippered closure. 

Inside the bag are 2 slip pockets and 1 zippered pocket.

The bag is structured using foam interfacing and it has a drop-in lining.

SUPPLIES:

Exterior fabric: 

1/2 yard Exterior fabric (44” W)
1/3 yard Contrast fabric (44” W)

Lining fabric:

3/4 yard Lining fabric (44” W)

Interfacing:

2 3/4 yards (20” W) or 1 1/4 yards (45” W) Fusible woven interfacing
8.5” W x 5” H Firm sew-in interfacing (ex: Peltex 70)
1 yard sew-in Foam interfacing (20” wide)

Notions and Supplies:

(1) 16” zipper or 17” zipper tape (#4.5 or #5) (main closure)
(1) 9” zipper or 11” zipper tape (#3, #4.5 or #5) (interior zipper pocket)
(2) 1” D-rings
(1) 1” rectangle slide
(2) 1” swivel hooks
(4) 1” rectangle rings for strap connectors
(4) purse feet (optional)
2.5 yards pre-made piping (optional)

Fray check
Fabric glue (Fabri-tac) or double-sided tape

VIDEO TUTORIAL:

MEASUREMENTS:  11.75” W x 10” H x 7” D

SEWING EXPERIENCE: The Coleus is an intermediate/advanced pattern and has a drop-in lining. It will probably take between 6-8 hours to make this bag.