Reach for some felt and a few fabric scraps to whip up this spooky bat trick or treat bucket – it's sure to become a firm family favourite year after year!
Whether you're going trick or treating or just want somewhere to store some snacks, you're bound to find this trick or treat bucket useful to have around at Halloween. We love the bright orange lining and the cute bat face, which has been made using some simple felt shapes. This pattern uses a contrasting orange thread along the wings to make the lines stand out – it's a very effective technique to try.
This DIY Halloween bucket is a brilliant project for a beginner to make because it doesn't involve a lot of sewing, but if you'd like to improve your sewing skills then we have some helpful guides to support you. Take a look at our sewing for beginners, how to use a sewing machine, best sewing machines for beginners and sewing kits for beginners guides.
This DIY is actually a two-parter – find out how to make a Halloween garland to match in our tutorial by Kirsty Hartley, stitch an adorable bat plush pattern or try our other Halloween Craft Ideas.
This trick or treat bucket pattern was first designed by Kirsty Hartley for Simply Sewing Magazine. Simply Sewing is a fabulous magazine for sewers of all abilities and it's packed with exciting projects to sew, plus practical advice and sewing inspiration. Kirsty Hartley is a sewing designer and author who regularly contributes to magazines including Simply Sewing and MollieMakes.
Read on to learn how to make your own DIY Halloween bucket…
How to make a trick or treat bucket
Notes
- The seam allowance is 1cm (3⁄8in) unless otherwise stated.
- Download our Free halloween templates
- WS = wrong side
- RS = right side
Materials
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