Cut: For the interior base -- Cut one
- Cut one circle that is 11" across.
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Trace the bottom of the bucket on the fabric -- add 1/2" to the outside of the circle. Cut out at the outer marking.)
- This piece is wider at the top than at the bottom. Start with a Rectangle that is 15" X 39". Fold this rectangle in half. On the bottom of the rectangle, measure 7 1/2" from the fold and make a mark. Join the mark to the top outer 39" edge. Trim the pattern to the finished size.
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Measure around the bucket at the top(A) and at the bottom(B). Add 1" to both measurements -- Measure the height of the bucket and add 1" (C)for a 1/2" seam allowance at the top and bottom
Create a pattern piece similar to the one shown using your measurements.
- Cut two 15" X 19" rectangles.
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Measure around the bucket at the top(A)and divide the measurement in half, then add 1" for seam allowances (A)
Measure the height of the bucket and add 1" for a 1/2" seam allowance at the top and bottom (B)
Cut two rectangles A X B.
- Cut two 7 1/2" X 38" rectangles.
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Create a pattern by using the outside of the bucket pattern piece.
Create a rectangle that is double the width of A by 7 to 8" for the height of the pocket.
