This is the shortest tutorial ever, but the shape basically tells it all.  Pattern you will receive will have more detail and suggestions, such as adding a bottom to your wrap to make it a complete cover, and how to line your wrap and still have the holes for your handles done easily.

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These are fun to make and by making your own wraps it also makes them very affordable so that you can make one for every occasion, every party, etc.  They make truly wonderful gifts that is personalized and will definitely be used.   These can be made up preppy, sophisticated and elegant, funky, glitzy, club related, sports related, hobby related.   Basically use any fabric that coordinates with the theme you’re using. 

GET MORE USE FROM YOUR BUCKET - This is a very durable acrylic and nice size bucket. Keep your wine or champagne chilled, fill with ice for beverages.   But, you don’t have to limit it there.  Fill it up with popcorn, trail mix and other party snacks.  Of course you’ll need to sew up an appropriate wrap!!!!!   Go a step further and fill it with greens at holiday time such as holly, or simply put a potted pointsetta inside!!!   Again, you need an appropriate wrap befitting the end use.     

ICE/WINE BUCKET WRAP - BASIC INSTRUCTIONS

Notions - approximately 24" by 10" piece of fabric - 2 pieces if lined

24" by 10" piece of iron on interfacing (optional)

8" of velcro

This pattern you will receive is simply the shape you’ll need for this particular bucket.  It is very, very simple, fast and reasonable to make.  Not counting the time to embellish or the time spent deciding how you’re going to embellish, you can make these up in minutes once you know this shape works for your particular choice of fabric, stretch, non-stretch, etc.  It is basically like a giant coffee cup wrap.  Curve at top and bottom to accommodate the tapered shape of the bucket and center back seam to add your velcro and 2 holes for the handles.

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