12 FREE Bucket Bag & Purse Patterns

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Make a bucket bag with this collection of a dozen free bucket bag and purse patterns, tutorials, and diy sewing projects gathered from all over the web. So if you're looking for a large bag to sew that's both casual and chic, you've come to the right place!

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**Please scroll down the page for the links to the free patterns**

So, in case you're not familiar with the term "bucket bag," its a bag or purse that's pretty much shaped like a bucket. Which means that it's usually a tall bag with round, flat bottom. The bag also has an open top with a drawstring closure, which gives the bag a less structured, more casual look. The bag often has a shoulder strap that's long enough for it to be worn across the body, but it can also have a shorter strap so that it can be carried like a handbag.

And the main benefit of a bucket bag is its roomy interior, which means it can hold lots of stuff. Plus, the drawstring top allows the bag to open wide, allowing easy access to the bag's content. However, because the bag doesn't have a zipper closure, it's not as secure as other bags may be.

And because of its simple shape, a bucket bag can be a good project for someone new to sewing (if she sews her bag from fabric, not leather, which can be challenging to work with). The only tricky part might be installing the grommets onto the bag for the drawstring.

And if you do decide to sew one of the leather or faux leather bag designs, you may find the following tips helpful: Use a new, sharp needle in your sewing machine and a needle specifically made for sewing leather. Use binder clips, paper clips, or glue to hold your leather pieces together for sewing, not pins. Use a teflon or walking foot in your sewing machine to help feed the leather as you sew. Or, you may want to consider simply hand-stitching your leather bag, which may easier for you to do.

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