Remember the $2 plastic basket? The one I mentioned
here. Quite the transformation, don't you think? All that was required was some fabric, felt, Aleene's Quick Dry Tacky Glue and a few stitches.
I used 2 1/4" strips of
Jane Sassaman's Early Birds fabric--two strips each of three different prints. After weaving a row of strips through the holes in the basket, I hand stitched the ends in place on the inside.
To cover those exposed raw edges of the strips and tidy up the interior of the basket, I measured the inside. Using the measurements around the top and the bottom, along with the height, I cut the fabric, stitched the side and hemmed the top. I used gathers to take in the bottom edge before gluing it down. A piece of felt, cut to size, was glued on the bottom.
Finally, I made a fancy bow to add some panache. I attached it with a safety pin through one of the center loops. And that was it. All done and ready to be filled with a simple picnic or a small stitching project.
If you prefer your drama on the frilly side, use a white basket with
Jennifer Paganelli's Sis Boom fabrics. You could even add a glittery brooch to the bow on the front for some bling.
you always come up with such great ideas!!
ReplyDeleteVery fun idea. I like the that the inside is finished as well. How cute would this be in a tiny size for a little girl to carry her stuff in?
ReplyDeleteMelissa, The baskets are wonderful!!! You are so clever at coming up with ways to incorporate beautiful fabric into our daily lives. The big bow at the front is a real show stopper!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE
ReplyDeleteTotally LOVE the white one. You are clever on steroids. Carolina
Super duper cute! My daughter's school tote is like this I will see if she want's a decorative change. =D
ReplyDeleteWell, how cute is that!
ReplyDeleteCute Cute Cute.... love the big red bow.... reminds of those dresses from the '40s and 50s that mimi made me wear :) ... I might even wear that fabric now if my body hadn't been taken over by terrorists who exploded my waist.... and finally -- pics of little Pete! your sane makers :)
ReplyDelete...perfect idea for Easter Basket! I even seen these plastic totes in Lil Girl size! OOoooooh the possibilities! You are pretty darn clever!
ReplyDeleteLove them both!! But I do prefer drama on the frilly side. Thanks for making a basket just for me! LOL! Seriously though...these are both beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteOh, these are so cute! Such great ideas you have!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Wow I love the baskets. I think I'll try making a couple for my grandkids. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteI have been making these baskets for years!! The only difference in my baskets and yours is I use
ReplyDelete1 inch grosgain ribbon. I have made several with the ribbons in each row of holes or skipping every other row. My favorite one was the one I made for my daughter's 1st grade teacher. Her room is all primary colors so her basket was made with red, yellow, green and royal blue. I made matching colored curtains and made tie backs with the same ribbons! I left it unlined so if something spilled in/on it all she would have to do is wash it all out. The bows tie doen the center front and will dry just fine!!