Free Directions to Sew a Five Gallon Bucket Organizer

The Outer Pockets

The Outer Pockets

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

• Apply bias tape to the upper edge of both pocket sections.
• Mark 1/2" in on each end.
• Fold the pocket section into four sections, not including the 1/2" marks at the ends. Mark the folds with gentle press lines or chalk.
• Mark 1/2" in from the sides on the outside wall pieces and fold them into four even sections as you did the pocket sections.
• Match up the ends and bottom of the outside wall and pocket piece.
• Match the fold marks.
• Pin in place.
• Sew the pocket section to the outside wall section on the fold lines and the edge 1/2" marks.
• Pleat and press the sides of each pocket section so the pocket fits the area.
• Top stitch the edge of each outer pleat.

• Materials
• Pattern and Cutting
• The Outer Pockets
• Finish the Outer Pockets
• Inside Wall and Base
• Attach Inside and Outside Pieces
• Secure the Top Seam
• Ties