Sew an owl bag: Owls aren't just dreadfully wise—they are also incredibly cute! With our video tutorial, even beginners can sew a practical owl bag. The pattern is free! :)
Sew a super cute owl bag in a flash? No problem!
The bag is not only suitable for carrying reading material, but also all the delicious things you find at the market or in the store.
It has wide handles that are long enough to carry the bag casually over the shoulder and short enough to hold in your hand.
In addition to the illustrated instructions in English and German, our 14-page e-book contains the pattern for the bag and the appliqués.
What fabrics can I use to sew the bag?
There are so many incredibly great fabrics you can use to sew the owl bag. That's why I'm giving you a quick overview here in the form of a table. You can also combine different types of fabric, for example, canvas and poplin or faux leather and linen.
| Fabric type | Pros | Cons | Notes & tips | Where to buy |
| Canvas | sturdy, robust fabric, practically indestructible | – makes the bag a bit firmer – seam transitions or multiple layers of fabric can be a challenge for the sewing machine (and for beginners) |
– sew with a jeans needle or size 90–100 universal needle | Order canvas* |
| Cotton poplin | practical all-rounder fabric, robust, easy to work with, particularly well-suited for beginners | – should be reinforced beforehand (Vlieseline H200 or H250), otherwise the bag will be too soft | – work with a size 70–80 universal needle | Order poplin* |
| Kokka fabrics | firm and robust, easy to work with, particularly high-quality and aesthetic |
– sometimes fray a little – multiple layers of fabric are a challenge for some sewing machines |
– sew with a jeans needle or size 80–90 universal needle – does not need to be reinforced |
Order Kokka fabrics* |
| Cotton batiste | fine yet firm fabric that doesn't wrinkle easily | – the back of the fabric should definitely be reinforced beforehand, otherwise the bag will be too soft and lose its shape – perfect for reinforcement: Style-vil, Style-vil fix, or Thermolam |
– work with heavy, sharp scissors – sew with a jeans needle or size 90–100 universal needle |
Order cotton batiste* |
| Coated cotton | water-repellent, wipeable, robust | – can be a challenge for beginners because the presser foot sticks to the material | – work with a size 70–90 universal needle -does not need to be reinforced |
Order coated cotton fabrics* |
| Linen/linen blend | elegant, sustainable, natural, with a beautiful wrinkled look | – fabric edges fray easily – fabric is not as firm and often woven somewhat irregularly – for reinforcement, e.g., Thermolam, Style-vil, Vlieseline H630, H640, or S320 are suitable |
– reinforcing with Vlieseline reduces fraying of the fabric edges – work with a size 70–90 universal needle |
Order linen* |
| Jeans/Denim | firm, strong, and robust | – multiple layers of denim are often difficult to sew – light to medium reinforcement is sufficient, e.g., Vlieseline G770 or H250 |
– sew with a jeans needle or size 90–100 universal needle – denim thread for the topstitching is a good option |
Order denim fabrics* |
| Fine cord/corduroy | beautiful, velvety surface, robust fabric, ages very nicely | – note the nap direction when cutting: the nap must feel rough when stroking downwards e.g., Vlieseline G770 or H250 |
– processing with a size 80–90 universal needle | Order corduroy fabric* |
YouTube tutorial: Sew an owl bag
Happy simple sewing,
your Sabine
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