Calypso is a modern bucket bag pattern, a true chameleon that adapts to the seasons and styles according to your choice of fabrics.
{Calypso} Bucket bag pattern
The Calypso bucket bag pattern is an advanced-beginner level sewing pattern.
The main difficulties are related to the lining zippered pocket (which may be omitted) and the choice of thick fabrics such as faux-leather, which is to be reserved for intermediate level seamstress and up. True beginners should rather use cotton and cotton canvas.
For convenience, speed and diversity, options are included in the pattern to replace the home-sewn shoulder strap with a store bought strap (webbing,…).
The classic shape of the bucket bag is modernized through the use of belt loops instead of conventional eyelets and the choice of a rectangular bottom for the bag.
To keep you organized, the lining includes a partitioned pocket and a zippered pocket.
Calypso in situ !
Dimensions : width 25 cm (10″), height 33 cm (13″), depth 15 cm (6″).
Calypso seduced a felis silvestris catus !
Instructions & pattern
The Calypso bag pattern is an advanced-beginner sewing pattern.
The detailed, illustrated instructions are 16 pages long and 7 pages are devoted to the full size pattern pieces.
In the PDF file you’ll find :
- Detailled and illustrated sewing instructions
- Full size pattern pieces
- Needed supplies
- Instructions to assemble the pattern
- Cutting layout
- A sewing lexicon
Your Calypsos
As I said in the introduction, Calypso is a chameleon that adapts to the seasons and styles according to your choice of fabrics. As proof, here are some of your bags sewn from the Calypso bucket bag pattern.
Thanks
Sacôtin patterns are always tested by several seamstresses before their release to ensure clear instructions and a perfect pattern.
This is the All-Stars sewing team that tested Calypso :
Thanks to Cyrielle Moonlight Thread, Kocotte Kocotte & Cyclotte, Lilou Lilou pour L., Marie P. El’En, O’Kryn O’Kryn Prod, Sandrine SB créations.
Thanks also to Carine and Céline for modeling with Calypso, to Madame Zaza for proofreading the French version of the instructions and to Maria aka Velosewer for proofreading the English version.
Buy the Calypso bucket bag pattern
You can buy the Calypso pattern in the Boutique (clic).
Necessary supplies are indicated there.
This pattern is available as downloadable pdf only. Help page
