DIY Fabric Bucket Tutorial - Perfect for Your Sewing Room, Desk, or as a Festive Gift

Looking for a quick and charming project? This fabric bucket tutorial will help you make a versatile, reversible fabric bucket that can be used in the sewing room, on your desk, or filled with treats as a holiday gift. Let’s dive into the details!

Materials Needed:

• Two coordinating fabrics (one for the outer fabric and one for the lining)
• Batting
• Ruler, pins, and scissors
• Sewing machine and thread

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Cut Your Fabric

1. Outer Fabric: Cut two pieces of your chosen outer fabric, each measuring 10" x 10".
2. Lining Fabric: Cut two pieces of lining fabric, each also measuring 10" x 10".
3. Batting: Cut two pieces of batting, each measuring 9.5" x 10". (The smaller size reduces bulk and makes it easier to sew the top edge.)

Step 2: Attach Batting to Outer Fabric

1. Lay the batting on the wrong side of each outer fabric piece, leaving a half-inch space at the top. This will be the top edge of your fabric bucket.
2. Pin the batting in place to avoid shifting while you sew.  Or quilt it with your walking foot, but once the construction is done, it's not going anywhere!

Step 3: Stitch the Outer Bucket

1. Place the outer fabric pieces right sides together with the batting showing on the outside.
2. Stitch along both side seams and the bottom seam, leaving the top edge open.  Use a ¼" seam allowance throughout.
3. Repeat this process for the lining fabric pieces, stitching down the sides and bottom but without batting.

Step 4: Create the Bucket Shape

1. Using a ruler, measure a 2.5" square from each bottom corner of the stitched outer bucket piece. Cut out the squares.
2. Repeat for the lining fabric.

Step 5: Sew the Corners

1. To give the bucket its shape, fold each corner of the outer bucket, aligning the side and bottom seams together to form a straight line. Nest the seams together for a neat finish.
2. Stitch the corner closed.
3. Repeat this step for the lining fabric.

Step 6: Fold and Pin the Top Edges

1. On the outer bucket, fold the half-inch of fabric at the top edge over the batting. This is why the batting was cut slightly smaller, allowing the top edge to fold smoothly.
2. Pin this fold in place.
3. Do the same for the lining, folding over a half-inch at the top and pinning.

Step 7: Assemble the Bucket

1. Place the lining inside the outer bucket with the wrong sides together.
2. Align the corner seams of the lining and the outer bucket, and pin to keep the two layers together.
3. Stitch the corners together to keep the lining from popping out. This step also makes the bucket reversible.

Step 8: Finish with a Top Stitch

1. Align the side seams of the outer and lining fabrics and pin.
2. Topstitch along the top edge of the bucket to secure the lining and outer fabric, creating a polished, finished look.

Enjoy Your Finished Fabric Bucket!

This bucket is now ready to hold your sewing supplies, organize your desk, or be filled with goodies as a handmade holiday gift. It’s quick, functional, and perfect for using up fabric scraps!

Happy Sewing!