Bucket Bag

I needed a quick and dirty sewing fix and I was not in the mood for fiddling about with patterns. So I abandoned my current work-in-progress and drew up the simplest of all bag patterns. I then cut my fabric out rather wonkily, fired up Edna and made the whole thing in one evening...


The intention was to create a sturdy bag that would stand up on it's own. I used two layers of interfacing and this worked a treat.

I also made it reversible...


This green fabric is cut from a vintage duvet I picked up at a boot fair. It's really good quality and in mint condition, which is handy because old and grubby fabric makes me feel a bit squeamish.

I was really pleased with how the handle came out...


I did measure my pattern a bit wrong, so the circular base was slightly too small for the main body of the bag...


But that's ok - this bag was an exercise in bravery and just making that first cut and getting stuck in. I am so overly cautious all the time, I need to learn not to fear the fabric!

There is plenty of room inside for all a girl's commuting essentials...



I am currently testing this bag out on the trains and streets of London during my daily commute. If it can survive then I know I can make more for friends safe in the knowledge that my creations won't break and deposit their contents all over the pavement.

I really enjoyed making this. I enjoyed making something up myself, and I enjoyed just recklessly cutting fabric and just hoping for the best.