Charley Slouchy Bucket Bag (2 sizes) + video
We are pleased to share with you the Charley Slouchy Bucket Bag (2 sizes) and the matching Charley Mini. Two separate patterns that make great stand alone bags, or sew them both/all so you have a larger bag for when you have more to carry, and a smaller bag for lighter days.
Charley Slouchy Bucket Bag:
The Charley Slouchy Bucket Bag is a large tote that is designed without a lining, utilizing french seams and binding to secure any raw edges and to give it extra strength where it counts.
The Charley has two large side pockets that will easily hold a water bottle. Inside the bag is a zipper pocket. The single-layer design allows for additional design accents such as contrasting or coordinating thread and hardware.
This pattern is suitable for a domestic machine and is beginner-friendly.
Video tutorial:
The designer has included a full video tutorial as part of the pattern download, however, in the meantime you can view a 2-minute introduction video showing you the highlights of the bag that you can view below.
Material and hardware needed:
- Exterior material (1 yard) lightweight to mid-weight canvas [main bag and accents],
- Lining material (1/2 yard) cotton woven [binding/contrast],
- Interfacing (11″ by 8″) batting/Heat-N-Bond/Decovil Light [optional for a firmer base],
- 4mm cording (50″ length) [optional to use larger mm cording],
- One zipper, #5 size (7″ length),
- 8mm rivets [optional],
- One magnetic snap [optional],
- Double sided tape [optional],
- Zipper foot [optional but highly recommended].
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The pattern:
Is easy to follow and features full-color photos to coordinate with the step-by-step instructions. Included with the purchase of this pattern are full pattern pieces and a video tutorial – with the link to the video provided in the pattern.
If you would like to download the pdf pattern for the Charley Slouchy Bucket Bag you can click on the blue button below.
Charley Mini Bucket Bag
The Charley Mini is a fun sew and a great skill builder.
The Charley Mini is a smaller version of the original Charley bag above and is perfect for gift giving, teacher gifts, mommy and me sets (when used with the original Charley) and for craft fairs.
It’s designed without a lining, utilizing french seams and binding to secure any raw edges and to give it extra strength where it counts. It has two outside side pockets and a slip pocket inside. The single-layer design allows for additional design accents such as contrasting or coordinating thread and hardware.
Skill level:
This pattern is beginner-friendly and is suitable for a domestic machine.
What’s needed to make a Charley Mini:
- Exterior material (1/2 yd) lightweight to mid-weight canvas [main bag and accents],
- Lining material (1/4 yd) cotton woven [binding/contrast],
- 4mm cording (25″ length) [optional to use larger mm cording],
- 1″ strap webbing (40″ length),
- Double sided tape,
- Interfacing – batting/Heat-N-Bond/Decovil Light [optional for a firmer base],
- 8mm rivets [optional],
- 1″ strap ends [optional],
- Zipper foot [optional but highly recommended].
The pattern:
The pattern is easy to follow and features full-color photos to coordinate with the step-by-step instructions. There are full-size pattern pieces and a full video tutorial is included – the link to the video is provided in the pattern.
If you would like to download the pdf pattern for the Charley Mini Bucket Bag you can click on the green button below.
And if you would like to see other bag sewing patterns from this designer then you can click on the red button below.
