{"id":71446,"date":"2026-07-06T07:04:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T14:04:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/?p=71446"},"modified":"2026-07-01T18:49:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T01:49:11","slug":"kokka-round-bottom-bucket-bag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2026\/07\/kokka-round-bottom-bucket-bag\/","title":{"rendered":"Kokka Round Bottom Bucket Bag"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Kokka<\/a>
Kokka round bottom bag cover<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After posting about the free patterns<\/a>, I started looking at the Kokka website<\/a> multiple times. The site has really good bag shapes, both free and for sale. For some reason, the Round Bottom Bucket Bag<\/a> got stuck in my mind. I think it is unique in that I haven’t made such a bag before. I make the Desktop Cube<\/a>, which is kind of round. I can’t think of any other bags I have made that are round. I am sure the fabric also had something to do with it.<\/p>\n

I printed the pattern and took it with me to Mary’s<\/a>, but didn’t work on it. Then I took it to Sew Day and translated the metric into US customary measurements<\/a>. Something seemed wrong or off to me, so I put it aside. After that I decided to make it using the metric measurements. That meant that I needed a metric rotary cutting ruler<\/a>**. Do you know how hard it is to buy a metric ruler? The various sites kept insisting that US customary measurements were more usual in my location. DUH!<\/p>\n

\"Round<\/a>
Round Bottom Bucket Bag- top<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Finally, at a Sew Day with Tim and Cyndi, I cut it out. The pattern is a Japanese pattern and those patterns are much more basic than American patterns. A lot of knowledge is implied. I consulted with Tim and he said that when making the Japanese pattern he sewed he, basically, made up most of the steps. With that, I went for broke.<\/p>\n

\"Round<\/a>
Round Bottom Bucket Bag- top, hardware<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Part of going for broke meant diving down a rabbit hole of round bags to understand how they are put together. One problem I had was that most bucket bags have some sort of drawstring top. One of the things I like about the design of the Kokka bag is that it does NOT have a drawstring top.<\/p>\n

\"Round<\/a>
Round Bottom Bucket Bag<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The bag did not come out as expected. Mine looks more like a bottle bag than a bucket bag. I guess it could be used for a picnic for a bottle (wine or water or juice) and silverware in the pockets.<\/p>\n

The short answer is that it is still usable and I plan to try again. I emailed with the support team at Kokka and they said to convert the measurements to inches. I am a bit confused as to how that would help, but I’ll think about it. <\/p>\n

\"Round<\/a>
Round Bottom Bucket Bag- pockets<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

My current plan is 2 Pi r. That means Quilt Math. Finally, I am understanding all of those stupid 8th grade math concepts that I never understood. Let’s teach kids math by teaching them to make bags!<\/p>\n

My plan is to create my own dimensions with what I think will make the bag come out like the Kokka was supposed to look, at least in my mind. I know how to do all the steps and can use the directions provided as a guide. I haven’t done it yet, but this the current plan.<\/p>\n

I am giving myself permission to play a little. I don’t see the above bag as a complete fail, but it isn’t really a success either. I want to try again and see if I can make it better.<\/p>\n

Resources<\/strong>\/Some sites I looked at in my deep dive:<\/p>\n