Sew Over It Bucket Bag

Buy the Bucket Bag sewing pattern from Sew Over It. Bucket bags are having a moment – and now you can sew your very own! With a classic drawstring fastening,  flat base, full lining, and inside pocket, the Bucket Bag is as practical as it is cute. This little bag is also deceptively roomy. You can easily fit all your essentials inside, including a paperback/Kindle and water bottle. And the adjustable strap lets you wear it your way: crossbody for busy days, or over one shoulder for an effortlessly stylish look. Perfect for picnics, holidays, and turning heads wherever you go. 

Sewing level: Confident beginner

This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following formats:

– PDF (available to download immediately after purchase). What is a PDF?

– PDF pattern + Printed A0 copy shop (We print out the A0 pattern sheets, but you’ll need to download the digital instructions, as we don’t print these. The PDF files will be emailed immediately after purchase, and the A0 pattern sheets will be dispatched next working day). What is Copy Shop?

Suggested fabrics: Medium to heavy weight woven fabrics such as cotton twill, cotton canvas or denim will work well for the outer. Use medium weight wovens such as quilting cotton, cotton poplin or viscose twill for the lining. The designer has had the best results using a canvas weight fabric with Decovil light interfacing to provide structure.

Fabric requirements: The fabric requirements include only 10 cm (1/8 yd) buffer to avoid fabric wastage. This pattern is suitable for fabrics 140 cm (55") wide and wider.

1.40 m (55") wide fabric: Main, 0.65 m (3/4 yd) // Lining, 0.4 m (1/2 yd) // Interfacing, 0.4 m (1/2 yd).

Sizing: Finished measurements: W 14 cm x H (not including strap) 28 cm x D 20 cm (5 1/2" x 11" x 7 7/8").

Notions: One 25 mm slider; two 25 mm D rings // Optional: cord stoppers.

PDF pattern includes: Instructions; A4 print-at-home pattern (11 pages); US letter print-at-home pattern (11 pages); A1 copy shop pattern (1 sheet) // Layers: No (one size) // Projector file: No.

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