Cutting Corners Design is now called Bags and Seams Design!
Cutting Corners Design is now called Bags and Seams Design!
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Summer, sunshine, and drinks with the girls? The Liana bag is the perfect choice: with the Liana Bucket Bag pattern, you’ll sew a trendy bucket bag with a drawstring closure and dimensions of approx. (H/W/D) 20 × 33 × 14 cm. It has room for your essentials while remaining lightweight, soft, and easy to carry. Plus, you’ll learn in detail how to work with grommets and sew a bag that’s guaranteed to turn heads!
Key information about the Liana tote bag at a glance:
✔ Digital pattern for a modern bucket bag
✔ Patterns in A4 and A0 for printing at home
✔ Finished dimensions: approx. (H/W/D) 20 × 33 × 14 cm
✔ Soft bucket bag shape with drawstring closure
✔ Suitable for motivated beginners and sewers with some experience
✔ Illustrated step-by-step instructions
✔ Eyelets are explained in detail
✔ Optionally expandable with interior compartments, strap padding, and closure options
✔ Includes 9 tutorials on zipper compartments, closures, grommets, carrying straps, and strap padding
✔ Digital PDF pattern with instructions—no ready-made bag
Important: Some sewing patterns are still available under my old label, Cutting Corners Design. They will be gradually transitioned over.
✓ Direct download
✓ Illustrated instructions
✓ Fleece pieces included
✓ No licensing fees
| Finished size | (H/W/D) 20 × 33 × 14 cm |
|---|---|
| Required Accessories | 50 cm of outer and contrast fabric |
| Recommended Sewing Skill Level | Brave Beginners – Difficulty Level 2 / 5 |
| What's Included in the Product | Illustrated step-by-step instructions for both sizes |
| Important Information About Your Purchase | The pattern does not include a finished product but consists of a digital file. Due to the nature of the product, no refunds can be offered for products that include digital files—please read the return policy carefully before purchasing. We assume no liability for errors. Copyright Bags and Seams Design. Content may not be shared, exchanged, copied, or published (even in part). The design may not be used as the basis for other designs (even in part). The design may not be used as a template for acrylic or other stencil templates. |
| Video Tutorial | ❌ Unfortunately, there is currently no video tutorial available |
| Business License | Unless otherwise stated, all of my sewing patterns may be used in small-scale commercial operations WITHOUT additional business licenses (up to 30 per year). My goal is to actively support you in your business. I hope you have fun selling them! |
| Projector file | The A0 file can be used with a projector for trimming. |
| Suitable sewing machine | This pattern can be sewn on any standard household sewing machine. Test beforehand to make sure your machine can handle the layers of your chosen fabric, including any desired interfacing. |
If you prefer to carry a lightweight bag while on vacation or on warm days, you can use this pattern to sew the Liana drawstring bag. Its soft shape, drawstring closure, and handy size make it perfect for carrying everything you need to have on hand when you’re on the go. The Liana drawstring bag is a digital pattern that includes detailed PDF sewing instructions. You’ll receive the pattern in A4 and A0 sizes to print yourself—not a ready-made bag. The illustrated instructions guide you step by step from cutting out the pieces to threading the drawstring closure.
The finished bag measures approx. (H/W/D) 20 × 33 × 14 cm. This means Liana has room for a wallet, cell phone, keys, sunglasses, and small everyday items, yet it remains smaller and softer in appearance than a classic large shopper bag. The pattern is suitable for motivated beginners and sewers with some experience. If you can sew straight seams, cut fabric carefully, and want to try a new technique like eyelets, Liana is a very doable bag project.
The Liana Bucket Bag is a pattern for a modern bucket bag with a drawstring closure. Its soft shape looks more relaxed than a structured handbag and pairs well with a summer dress, a denim jacket, a trip to the market, or a vacation. The drawstring closure gives Liana its signature bucket bag look. You can open and close the bag with a single pull, and in the process, you’ll learn how to attach grommets neatly. With dimensions of approx. (H/W/D) 20 × 33 × 14 cm, Liana is compact enough for warm days yet still offers plenty of space for the items you need quickly on the go.
This pattern is suitable for motivated beginners and sewers with some experience. Liana is not intended for absolute beginners with no sewing experience, but it’s still very doable if you’ve already sewn simple projects neatly. The illustrated step-by-step instructions explain the steps clearly. In particular, the process of attaching the eyelets is shown in detail so that you can confidently master this technique. The pattern has been tested by test sewers with varying levels of sewing experience and is suitable for use with a home sewing machine.
Liana is comfortable to carry because it doesn’t feel stiff or bulky. The bucket bag shape gives the bag volume without making it clunky. Whether you’re strolling through town, on vacation, or at the market, you’ll have plenty of room for your cell phone, wallet, keys, and sunglasses. The drawstring closure lets you quickly access your belongings and close the bag just as fast.
Optionally, you can add interior compartments to Liana so that smaller items don’t end up loose in the main compartment. A padded shoulder strap can make the bag more comfortable to carry if you’re carrying it for a long time or packing a little more.
You can sew the Liana bucket bag as is or customize it with additional details to suit your needs. Options include simple interior pockets, zippered compartments, a padded shoulder strap, various closures, and a shoulder strap extender. This way, you can design your bucket bag to be more minimalist, better organized, or more comfortable to carry. That makes Liana a pattern you can sew more than once: in a summery cotton, a sturdier canvas, a more textured corduroy, or a sleek faux leather.
For Liana, fabrics that provide structure, drape softly, or are more durable—depending on the desired effect—are suitable. Canvas gives the bag more structure and makes it more suitable for everyday use. Faux leather creates a smoother, more modern look. Corduroy adds visible texture and has a slightly softer feel. Decorative fabrics and sturdy cotton work well for summery styles, trips to the market, or vacation bags. Coated fabrics are a good choice if you want your bag to be easier to care for or if you plan to use it in changeable weather.
The eBook includes the Liana tote bag pattern in A4 and A0 formats for you to print yourself. You can print the A4 file at home or have the A0 file plotted. The detailed, illustrated PDF sewing instructions guide you step by step through the project. The interactive eBook helps you quickly jump to the relevant sections. In addition, the instructions include 9 supplementary tutorials: A brief sewing glossary, a simple zipper pocket, a zipper pocket with an inner flap, a magnetic closure, a LOXX closure, attaching grommets, lengthening a shoulder strap, sewing strap padding, and attaching snaps.
This product is a digital sewing pattern with PDF sewing instructions. No finished bag will be shipped.
What’s Included
✔ Liana Bucket Bag Pattern as a digital eBook
✔ A4 PDF pattern for printing at home
✔ A0 PDF pattern for plotting
✔ Digital PDF download, no paper pattern
✔ Illustrated step-by-step sewing instructions
✔ Interactive eBook for easy navigation
✔ Instructions for a bucket bag with a drawstring closure
✔ Tips on fabric selection and construction
Product Details
✔ Pattern for a drawstring bag and bucket bag
✔ Finished dimensions: approx. (H/W/D) 20 × 33 × 14 cm
✔ Soft bag shape with drawstring closure
✔ Space for a wallet, keys, sunglasses, cell phone, and small everyday items
✔ Optionally expandable with interior compartments and a padded strap
✔ Suitable for everyday use, leisure, vacations, city strolls, and summer outings
✔ Digital pattern with PDF sewing instructions
✔ Not a finished product, but a pattern and instructions
Sewing Level & Implementation
✔ Suitable for motivated beginners and sewers with some experience
✔ Easy to make if you can sew straight seams and cut out the pieces carefully
✔ Not intended for absolute beginners with no sewing experience
✔ Illustrated instructions with clear step-by-step directions
✔ Eyelets are explained in detail
✔ Includes 9 supplementary tutorials for important bag details
✔ Tested by test sewers with varying levels of sewing experience
✔ Suitable for home sewing machines
Material & Application
✔ Suitable materials: canvas, faux leather, corduroy, decorative fabrics, sturdy cotton, or coated fabrics
✔ Canvas for added stability and everyday practicality
✔ Faux leather for a smoother, more modern look
✔ Corduroy for texture and a softer feel
✔ Decorative fabrics and sturdy cotton for summery styles
✔ Coated fabrics for low-maintenance bags in changeable weather
✔ Ideal for everyday use, leisure, vacations, trips to the market, strolling through town, and summer outings
✔ Customizable with fabric selection, cord, grommets, interior compartments, strap padding, and closure details
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