New Purse Project - The Bucket Bag

For a new project, I'm going to be making a self-drafted bucket bag.  For inspiration, I saw these great bags on Net-A-Porter, the first one is from Bally and the second from A.P.C. and thought some version of that would make a great summer bag.  If all goes well, I might make one in more luxe fabrics.  Not sure yet.  

 

Here is the fabric and supplies that I have so far, minus the large grommets and zipper which are still in the notions drawer.  I've got cotton duck - stripes for the outside, plus solid white; a print for the lining, fusible fleece and cording for the draw cord. 

I'll be doing all the math tomorrow and I'll post the measurements so that you can see how it is done.

Parting Shot:  Trillium.  I went hiking yesterday, and saw several wildflowers in bloom.  Both the white and purple trillium are in bloom, but I only photographed the purple variety.