W26-02 How to Sew the Bonnie Bucket Bag NEW
Class | Registration opens 12/7/2025 9:00 AM EDT
SKILL LEVEL: This bag is rated “confident beginner”. The student will need to have previous sewing experience.
SIZE: The Bonnie Bucket Bag measures 10 ½” wide, 13” high and 6” deep.
DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for you to continue developing your bag making skills. The Bonnie Bucket Bag is a slouchy hobo style bag made with two different exterior fabrics. Depending on your choice of fabric, you can dress it up or dress it down. This is a great bag to try your hand using cork or faux leather. You will learn how to create a recessed zipper as well as a double welt pocket. The oval-shaped bottom allows room for all your belongings.
Suggested Fabrics:
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- Main fabric - Faux leather paired with quilt cotton, canvass, waxed canvass, denim, laminated cotton or home dec.
- Contrast for straps - Faux leather or other non-woven fabric
- Lining - quilt cotton. Water resistant fabric or other.
Materials and supplies:
Pattern: Bonnie Bucket Bag by “Swoon Sewing Patterns”Main fabric exterior:
Contrast 3/4 yard 44” wide main exterior, handles, handle connectors bottom1/2 yard 44” wide second exterior fabric
Lining: Interior lining and exterior pocket linings
2/3 yard 44” wide quilting cotton weight (water resistant is ok if not heavy)
Fusible Woven Interfacing – SF101 or similar
2 ½ yard if 19”
Heavy Stabilizer for bottom: Peltex or other:
¼ yard if 20”
Nylon Coil Zippers (size 5) and zipper pulls:
15” for main compartment with 1 pull 7” for front pocket (you may use an all-purpose zipper or a #5)
Bag feet: (recommended) 4 (1/2”) or your choice Two 1.5” “O” rings or 1” rectangular ring Optional: Strap slider if making an adjustable strap Optional: Rivets (teacher will provide a rivet press) Optional: Tassel hardware Optional: bag tag such as “handmade” or tag of your choice Other: Sewing Machine (including a zipper foot), thread, sewing clips or pins,1/8” or 1/4” double sided basting tape.
**You will not need to bring your sewing machine to the first class. We will be
cutting and fusing your fabric. Irons will be provided. Bring a small paper bag
for scraps.
Janet Perc
 | As a wife, mother of 3 sons and an avid sewist, quilter and bag maker, I am enthusiastic about sharing my knowledge with others. My interest in sewing was sparked by my grandmother during my childhood. Professionally, I spent 50 years with Tops markets, including opening the Berea Tops store as store manager, and culminating with my role as Director of Customer Service in Buffalo New York. During my time there, I formed many relationships with fellow fabric enthusiasts and had the opportunity to teach quilting and bag making at several local quilt stores. Now retired and residing back in the Cleveland area, I look forward to partnering with the ILR program and hope to meet many interesting and talented people who share my creative passions. |