Chic Bucket Bag Pattern *

The Chic Bucket Bag Pattern by Indygo Junction (designed by Amy Barickman) is a bucket bag that can be made from recycled jeans or regular fabric with  quilted outside pockets.  Both versions of this sewing pattern have interior pockets and the finished size is 10 1/2"H x 8 1/2"W x 6"D.

This pattern is available for immediate download at ePursePatterns.com!

Materials Needed:

• Denim Jeans Versions:
• 1 to 2 pairs of denim jeans (the larger the better)
• 1/2 yard of lining fabric
• Optional:  1 yard of batting (if using light weight denim)
• 1 magnetic snap
• 2" of Hook and Loop Tape
• Heavy weight interfacing such as Stitch N Shape for bag bottom (2 pieces 10 1/2" x 8 1/2").  Save scraps to put under magnetic snap
• Cotton Fabric Version:
• 3/4 yard of main fabric for purse body, handle and purse bottom
• 5/8 yard of contrast fabric for inside and outside pockets
• 1/2 yard for bag lining and handle facing
• 1 yard light weight batting
• Heavy weight interfacing such as Stitch N Shape for bag bottom (2 pieces 10 1/2" x 8 1/2").  Save scrape to put under magnetic snap.
• Optional:  1/2 yard purchased or handmade piping/bias binding for outside pocket edge and optional outer bag trim
• If quilting outer pockets:  Blue painters tape and machine walking foot to assist in quilt pockets
• 1 magnetic snap
• 1" of Hook and Loop Tape