Sew a bucket bag with the Manhattan pattern

Manhattan is a fully lined bucket bag pattern, available in three sizes: S, M and L. Size S is ideal for carrying the essentials, size M offers a versatile everyday size, and size L allows you to carry more belongings.

The bag closes simply with two drawstring ties. It can be carried by hand, over the shoulder, or crossbody, depending on the options selected. You can also add a ruffle, one or two compartmentalized interior pockets, and small side tabs to keep the ties in place when the bag is closed.

Easy to sew, Manhattan requires no specific hardware: no zipper, buckle, or snap hook. In this video, we make two complementary versions of the bag and guide you step by step, with all our tips for achieving beautiful finishes.

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Sewing techniques covered in this tutorial

Sew a fully lined bag, add compartmentalized interior pockets, attach a woven label, use batting, prepare handles and a shoulder strap, shape the bottom corners, create a casing and make drawstring ties.

To complement this assembly video, also discover our technical tutorials to learn how to sew a woven label.

I. INTRODUCTION
00:00 - Introduction
03:18 - Fabrics and supplies

II. SEWING THE PATTERN
06:18 - Preparing the pieces
08:48 - Optional: interior pockets
11:13 - Optional: side tabs
12:46 - Side seams
15:44 - Handles and shoulder strap
18:24 - Assembling the bag
26:35 - Drawstring ties
29:30 - Finishing

Discover the Manhattan pattern

Manhattan pattern - PDF format

Manhattan pattern - paper pouch