The AllyBee Bucket Bag – Physical Pattern
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The AllyBee is a sophisticated bucket-style bag with a cinch closure and a unique sling strap that doubles as a crossbody strap.
Skill Level: Confident Beginner to Intermediate
This purchase is for a sewing pattern to construct the AllyBee, not a completed bag.
Pattern Details
Pattern Details
The AllyBee is a sophisticated bucket-style bag with a cinch closure and a unique sling strap that doubles as a crossbody strap.
Bag Features
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Adjustable padded strap
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Large exterior slip pocket for your cell phone
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Interior zipper and slip pockets
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Fully lined interior
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Cinch closure
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Purse feet for stability
Padded Strap for Comfort
The adjustable sling strap is wide and padded for comfortable carrying. With two size options (small/medium and large/XL) you can customize it for a perfect fit.
Anti-Theft Features
Keep your valuables safe with clever design features. The unique strap and cinch closure protect your belongings, while the large exterior pocket keeps your cell phone close to your body.
Bucket Bag Construction
The AllyBee is a twist on the classic bucket bag and can be easily hacked for a more traditional look. You can watch my tutorial on YouTube here.
Finished Size
Finished Size
Full Size: 10.5” W x 12” H x 7” D
80% Size: 8.5” W x 9.5” H x 5.5” D
What's Included
What's Included
Your purchase includes:
- Step-by-step instructions to make your bag
- 100+ full-color photos for every step of the process
- Pattern pieces and cutting chart
- Link to a full-length video tutorial with timestamps
This purchase is for a sewing pattern to construct the AllyBee, not a completed bag.
What You'll Need
What You'll Need
Materials List
- 1 yard of material for the exterior (2 rolls of 18” faux leather)
- 1/2 yard of lining material
- 1/2 yard of Classic Fuse woven interfacing (if using cotton, linen, or similar fabric for the lining)
- 24” of 36” wide heavy stabilizer
- 2” of 36” wide light stabilizer
Hardware List
- 1 – #5 Zipper Tape cut to 7”
- 1 – #5 Zipper Pull
- 1 – 1” Swivel Clasp
- 1 – 1” D-Ring
- 1 – 1” Slide Adjuster
- 1 – 1” Rectangle Ring
- 8 – ½” Grommets
- 1 – ½” Swivel Clasp (optional key fob)
- 1 – Decorative Concho (optional)
- Rivets (optional)
- Purse Feet (optional)
Recommended Tools & Supplies
- Bonded nylon thread (TEX 45 for domestic or industrial machines; TEX 70 for industrial machines)
- Sewing needle (Size 90/14 leather needle for domestic machines; size 16 or 18 needle for industrial machines)
- Double-sided tape ¼” and ½”
- Wonder Clips
- Sewline Air Erasable Pen
- Silver marking pen
- Beacon Fabri-Tac glue
- Rotary cutter
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Scotch tape
- Awl
- Pattern-Ease or similar pattern tracing material
- Leather hole punch
- Base coat and edge paint
- Rivet press
- Hole punch ½”
- Leather end punch

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