Bamba, is a pattern that revisits the bucket bag codes in a modern, elegant and practical zippered version.
The Bamba pattern includes 2 sizes.
The Bamba pattern is supplied with an additional projector friendly PDF file.
Bamba, the zippered bucket bag
Bamba, revisits the bucket bag codes in a zippered version.
With Bamba, you can easily showcase your beautiful fabrics : woolens, velvets and tweeds in fall-winter or pretty prints in spring-summer.
The bag has 3 pockets
- one zippered at the back of the bag
- one divided patch pocket inside
- one zippered pocket inside
Wear it however you like
With a removable adjustable shoulder strap and a handle, Bamba can be worn at your convenience: over the shoulder, across the bust or in the crook of the arm.
2 bag sizes
- Bamba Small (small city bag) : width 22 cm (8 5/8″) x height 25 cm (10″) x depth 13 cm (5 1/8″).
- Bamba Medium (city bag) : width 25 cm (10″) x height 28 cm (11″) x depth 14 cm (5 1/2″).
Sewing level
The 14 testers of the Bamba pattern were divided 50/50 on the “intermediate” and “advanced beginner” levels.
So I had to decide, and my decision is that the intermediate level suits this pattern better.
Photos
Bamba Medium size : Vinyl
Bamba Medium dimensions : width 25 cm (10″) x height 28 cm (11″) x depth 14 cm (5 1/2″).
- Tissu #1 bottom, strap, handle: “Alpha Pic Saint Loup” vinyl in wine color.
- Tissu #2 bag body : “Omega Pic Saint Loup” vinyl in wine color.
- Lining : Liberty Tana Lawn Zachary cotton interfaced with Vlieseline/Vilene G700.
- Flexible foam on bottom F as per instructions.
Bamba Small size : vinyl and corduroy
Bamba Small dimensions : width 22 cm (8 5/8″) x height 25 cm (10″) x depth 13 cm (5 1/8″).
- Tissu #1 bottom, strap, handle: “Alpha Pic Saint Loup” vinyl in wine color.
- Tissu #2 bag body : “Velvy” pink corduroy, no interfacing.
- Lining : Liberty Tana Lawn Zachary cotton interfaced with Vlieseline/Vilene G700.
- Flexible foam on bottom F as per instructions.
Some of your Bamba bags
These are the latest bags sewn by you, using the Bamba zippered bucket bag pattern.
You can view more here on Pinterest.
Merci
Thanks to the Bamba pattern testers DreamTeam !
Merci to Amélie Filauchette, Annie Valencroix, Camille Camille M’craft, Caro C. Cajumy, Evelyne l’Atelier d’Eve, Julia J. l’Atelier 24, Manu Les Créas d’Ema, Marie El’En, Marion Mes CreAJe, Nicole L’atelier d’Au, O’Kryn O’Kryn Prod, Rozenn Petit monde de Rozenn, Sophie Epik, and Laurence & Anne La Mercerie des Créateurs.
Thanks also to Maria aka Velosews for proofreading the English version of the instructions, and to Sandra for modelling for the pics.
Buy the Bamba zippered bucket bag pattern
You can buy the Bamba pattern in the shop (clic).
Needed supplies are listed there.
This pattern is available as a downloadable pdf only. Help page.
Are your patterns written in English/metric?
Hi Margaret,
The patterns are available in English with both metric and imperial units.
The French version of the patterns only have metric.
You can check out the free patterns to see what it looks like : https://sacotin.com/en/categories/freepatterns/