This fabric basket pattern is suitable for beginners and can be completed in under 30 minutes for most people. Fabric baskets are great for storing your favorite craft and sewing supplies and for decorating and adding splashes of color to your house cheaply. They are great for kid's rooms too. My daughter immediately filled my sample baskets with toy cars and has been carting them from room to room all week.
Fabric Basket Pattern Tutorial - Supplies
- OUTSIDE - Cut 2 from the main outside fabric - Use something medium weight like cotton decorator fabrics.
- LINING - Cut 2 from cotton lining fabric - I used quilting cotton for the lining of my samples.
- INTERFACING -Cut 2 from heavy fusible interfacing - For the large and extra-large baskets, you will need extra heavy interfacing for them to keep its shape. For the smaller baskets, regular heavy interfacing is fine.
This pattern has a ½ inch (12mm) seam allowance, and this is included in the cutting measurements below. The finished size heights are approximate depending on how much you fold back the edge.
Fabric Basket Pattern - The Video
Watch this YouTube video I made to show you the steps in order to make a fabric basket. It is just a few minutes long, so sit back and enjoy. I post regular sewing and craft videos, so don't forget to subscribe.
Fabric Basket Pattern - Sewing Instructions
Step 1 - Add Interfacing
On the wrong side of the main pieces, press the fusible interfacing according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Step 2 - Stitch Sides and Bottom
Put the 2 main pieces with right sides together and stitch the sides and bottom. (½ inch seam allowance)
Step 3 - Box Corners
Press open the seams and match the bottom seam to the side seams to form the bottom corners. Stitch across.
Step 4: - Sew the Lining
Repeat steps 2 to 3 for the lining but leave a 2 inch (5cm) gap on one side.
Step 5 - Turn and Press
Put your main basket the right way out and the lining basket the wrong way out. Give them a good press.
Step 6 - Stitch Tops
Put the main basket inside the lining so that the right sides are together. Match the side seams and top raw edges and stitch around the top.
Step 7 - Turn Through Gap
Turn the basket the right way out through the gap in the lining side. Close the gap with either an invisible ladder stitch or a machine stitch.
If you use an invisible hand stitch you could actually use your basket as reversible. When you get sick of one fabric, just turn it inside out so the lining fabric is on display.
Step 8 - Press Edge
Push the lining back into the basket and press the edge.
Step 9: Fold
Fold back the edge 2-3 inches.
Fabric Basket Pattern - In Conclusion
And now your fabric baskets are ready to fill with all kinds of goodies. Use them as a craft basket for storing wool and fabric scraps, make an attractive gift by adding a potted plant, or use them to store sewing patterns and magazines. The storage options are endless!
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Fabric Basket Pattern
Tools
- Sewing Basics
Materials
- Fabric
- Heavy Interfacing
Instructions
- On the wrong side of the main pieces, press the fusible interfacing. Put the 2 main pieces with right sides together and stitch the sides and bottom. (½ inch seam allowance)
- Press open the seams and match the bottom seam to the side seams to form the bottom corners. Stitch across.
- Repeat steps 2 to 3 for the lining but leave a 2 inch (5cm) gap on one side.
- Put your main basket the right way out and the lining basket the wrong way out. Give them a good press.
- Put the main basket inside the lining so that right sides are together. Match the side seams and top raw edges and stitch around the top.
- Turn the basket the right way out through the gap in the lining side. Close the gap with either an invisible ladder stitch or machine stitch.
- Push the lining back into the basket and press the edge. Fold back the edge 2-3 inches.
Cheryl
Just finished making several of these handy baskets. This is an excellent, straight forward pattern. However, I made a few modifications. I fused mid-weight interfacing to the outer cotton fabric then layered it on top of a piece of batting and a piece of muslin the same size. Using my walking foot, I stitched around the outside edges and did some light quilting focused on the center of the square which is the section that shows the most once the basket is complete. When sewing the squares together, I stitched around the three sides then marked the corner squares to cut out afterwards. The result is a very sturdy basket that stands up quite well. I created an XXS small size using 9” squares with 2” cutouts.
Milli
Loved the tutorial!
I used the XS size and added straps to make a gift bag instead of folding down the top. Made them for our Easter guests and they loved it!
Linda
Thank you for such a wonderful pattern and video. Your instructions and video are so easy to understand. I’ve made 2 large baskets to put gifts in. I’m definitely going to make more.
Treasurie
I haven't tried rectangular but the principle is the same. Draw the rectangle shape for the bottom on a piece of paper then add the sides. Then add seam allowance for the edges. Hope it turns out well.
Beth Burgoon
Thanks for the instructions! Has anyone altered measurements to make a rwxtangular basket? If so, can you share dimensions?
Mona Lu Ruf
I made my first fabric basket and let me tell you I am a beginner it turned out beautiful and easy to make with the video I would post a picture but haven't quite figured out how to do that yet.
Linda💕Lee
Great gift basket for friends!! Your instructions are precise and so easy to follow! Thank you!
Treasurie
It was the smaller and medium sizes. Large is goof for potplants. Thanks for reading.
Treasurie
Just the article here. You can always print it. There is a button at the top. Thanks for reading.
Amber
Do you have PDF instructions for the fabric baskets?
Carly
Which size is show in the video? Large?
Treasurie
Hi April, you make your own based on the measurements above. Thanks for reading.
Laura
Beautiful! A great video and tutorial. I cannot wait to try one or two, three....! Thank you for sharing.
Cathy
Really easy to follow instructions, useful and cute.
WHWT
Great video! Clear and concise. No distracting chatter.