The Bowling Bag

Classic vintage charm with just the right amount of sweetness.

The Bowling Bag is inspired by the iconic handbags of the 1950s, reimagined with the signature Dolly Valentine style you know and love. Its structured silhouette is roomy enough for your everyday essentials while still looking polished, playful, and unmistakably vintage.

To make it even more personal, you can choose whether you’d like your bag finished with a beautiful bow or without one for a more classic, streamlined look. Simply select your preference from the drop-down menu before checkout.

Whether you’re headed to a vintage market, a car show, your favorite coffee shop, or just running errands in style, this bag is designed to become your new favorite companion.

🎨 Choose the Artwork—I’ll Create the Magic

Every Dolly Valentine bag is handmade to order using fabrics created by incredibly talented independent artists and designers.

Browse all available fabrics here:

👉 Click here to choose your fabric! 

Every bag is a collaboration between an artist’s imagination, my craftsmanship, and your personal style—and I absolutely love bringing those combinations to life.

🎀 Make It Yours

Customize your Bowling Bag before checkout!

• Choose your favorite fabric from the Fabric Gallery.
• Select Bow or No Bow from the drop-down menu.
• Leave any lining or contrast color preferences in the personalization box if applicable.

🖤 The Good Stuff

• Large structured handbag
• Secure zipper closure
• Durable vinyl shoulder straps
• Optional bow
• Two interior slip pockets
• Exterior zippered pocket
• Fully lined & stabilized for beautiful structure and durability

📏 Approximate Measurements

• 11” wide at the top
• 14” wide at the base
• 9” tall
• 5” deep
• 25” shoulder straps

✂️ Handmade Just for You

Every Dolly Valentine bag is lovingly handmade by me from start to finish.

From cutting your chosen fabric to sewing, stabilizing, assembling, and adding all the finishing details, each piece is individually crafted with care.

Please allow approximately 3–4 weeks for your bag to be completed before shipping.

Because every bag is handmade, pattern placement will naturally vary, making your handbag truly one of a kind.

🖤 Returns, Repairs & A Little Peace of Mind

Because each bag is custom made just for you using your fabric selection, I cannot accept returns or exchanges.

If your bag ever experiences a craftsmanship issue, though, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I stand behind my work and want you to love your Dolly Valentine bag for years to come.

🧼 Care Instructions

Spot clean with a damp cloth as needed.

Store your bag stuffed with tissue paper when not in use to help maintain its beautiful shape.

🖤 Welcome, Collector…

My customers lovingly call themselves Collectors, and I couldn’t think of a sweeter compliment.

Whether this is your very first Dolly Valentine bag or another addition to your growing collection, I’m so grateful you’ve chosen something handmade by me.

From an artist’s imagination… to my sewing studio… to your collection.

Love, Dolly 🖤