Slick but pretty bags inspired by 2 great Vivienne Westwood designs.

Fabric Bowling Bag has a front pocket, top zipper closure & (p)leather corners & handles. This bag is just right for crisp or firm fabrics, mounted on canvas if you want your bag to have extra body. Luxe Handbag has deep pleats at the bottom corners and optional ‘Queen of Hearts’ punched design ...the template for this and the same design in applique is included.

Try using real or faux skins for this bag. Both bags are lined and feature optional phone & zippered pockets and handbag feet.

Shopping List

Both bags need around 3/4 yard each of fabric, canvas and lining. Bags also need 1 x 10" / 25 cm zipper, 1/4 yard of faux/real suede/leather, 1 1/2 yards of 1/2" / 13 mm diameter cord and 4 handbag feet. Bowling bag also needs 1 x 16" / 41 cm zipper; handbag needs 1 x 14" / 36 cm zipper. Interfacing is optional.

All yardages are for 60" / 150 cm wide fabric.