This fabric basket tutorial is suitable for beginners and can be completed in under 30 minutes. 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 kids 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 Tutorial: Supplies
- OUTSIDE – cut 2 from 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 it to keep its shape. For the smaller baskets, regular heavy interfacing is fine.
This pattern has a 1/2 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 Tutorial: The Video
Watch this YouTube video I made to show you the steps. 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 Tutorial: Sewing Instructions
Step 1: Interfacing
On the wrong side of the main pieces, press the fusible interfacing
Step 2: Stitch Sides and Bottom
Put the 2 main pieces with right sides together and stitch the sides and bottom. (1/2 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: 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 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 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 Tutorial | In Conclusion
And now your fabric baskets are ready for filling 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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Nanci says
They’re adorable and So much fun to make. Thanks for sharing your pattern
Nanci says
Covid has got me sewing again. I’m retire ad was looking for a project Thank you so much for sharing this pattern. I just love it. I have made a dozen and plan to keep going. They make great gifts.
Treasurie says
Hi Diana I haven’t tried with that specific one but a foam stabilizer will make it extra stiff. I used a heavy weight non woven type.
Diana says
Could you please recommend a specific interfacing? I’m new to interfacing and at a loss of what to get for a large bag. Is Pellon 1-Sided Fusible Foam Stabilizer ok? Thank you!
thaidesignguru says
wow , that a good idea .I am Thailand factory, I got inspiration for designing my customer bag from you.
thank you so much for sharing.
Treasurie says
Hi Kalaivani, it was actually a dish cloth (tea towel) that I cut up. It was a nice linen blend fabric. Thanks for reading my article.
kalaivani says
Hi,
U done a good job. I love ur fabrics which u used For basket. Where did u get it?
Tamara says
Super cute, easy, and great gifts! So many different ways to use!! Thanks!!