With Easter just around the corner, this fabric basket is an easy sewing project that will be ready for Easter Sunday! I think I am not the only one who loves baskets of any kind! I would love to learn how to weave wooden baskets, but that might ha…
With Easter just around the corner, this fabric basket is an easy sewing project that will be ready for Easter Sunday!
I think I am not the only one who loves baskets of any kind! I would love to learn how to weave wooden baskets, but that might have to happen in another lifetime... thankfully I do know how to make fabric baskets, and I love having them scattered around my home and sewing studio.
Another thing I love is Accuquilt and their dies! And I love to try to make things from their dies that are a bit different than what they were meant for... so that is what I'll be sharing with you today!
Easter Basket
You know how I said a few weeks ago that I was going to update some old posts? Well, I thought with Easter coming up it would be a good idea to take another look at my post for this sweet project:
Imagine my surprise when I saw that I hadn't even done a proper post for it, but just included it in a Monday This and That post!! Well, it seems I had a lot going on at the time...
I guess now is the time to write up this tutorial properly!
This pattern makes a small fabric basket, and may not be quite suitable for children to use for an Easter egg hunt, but it would look really pretty as a decoration filled with plastic eggs for the yearly Easter celebration. It would also be lovely as a gift basket filled with chocolate eggs... or even make more than one and have a basket filled with goodies for each family member at the breakfast table on Easter morning!
Because it is a small project, the fabric requirements to make it are minimal - scraps or fat quarters are perfect to use!
I hope you enjoy this fun DIY Easter Basket - let's get started with the sewing tutorial!
Materials needed for Fabric Easter Basket
Two fat quarters of matching fabric (I used some Lori Holt ones by Riley Blake Designs)
large scrap of batting
Two medium size buttons
medium to heavy interfacing to make the basket more sturdy (optional)
Bowl Cozy Template - see the end of the post for links to free & bought templates
Cutting Instructions
With the Accuquilt die or using a template, cut:
one bowl cozy shape from each fat quarter (a total of two fabric cozy shapes)
two bowl cozy shapes from the batting
one bowl cozy shape from the medium to heavy interfacing (optional)
With the 1 1/4" strip cutter or a rotary cutter cut:
the same as above to make a 12" x 1 1/4" strip for the handle (two pieces of fabric, two pieces of batting, and optional interfacing
Sewing Instructions
Sew the Easter Egg Basket Base
Step 1
Layer all of the bowl cozy shapes in the following order: outside fabric wrong side up, two layers of batting (with optional interfacing in between them), basket lining fabric on top facing right side up.
Step 2
Choose two opposite ends, measure and mark 2 ½" away from the sides as pictured below:
Step 3
Instead of sewing the layers as you would for the bowl cozy, we are going to be satin stitching around the edges of all layers at the same time, covering all of the raw edges. Using this method there is no need to turn the project inside out or top stitch - it really makes it quick and easy!
On a test layer of fabric and batting, play around with the stitch length and width of your sewing machine's zigzag/satin stitch until you are happy with the stitch.
When you are happy with your practice piece, sew twice around the bowl cozy shape, as pictured below, stopping at the 2 ½" marks you previously made. Stitching twice helps to fill in the gaps and create a nice edge finish.
Set aside, we'll be making the handle next!
Sew the Handle
Step 1
Layer the strips of fabric, batting and optional interfacing in the same order as you did with the cozy.
Step 2
Using the same zigzag stitch, stitch twice on both of the long edges. Spray starch and press.
Attach the Handle
Step 1
Place one end of the handle inside one of the openings of the front of the bowl and pin in place:
Step 2
With the same zigzag method, attach it to the bowl:
Step 3
Repeat the process for the second end of the handle:
Shape the Bowl into a Basket
Step 1
Overlap the sides of the bowl about 1 ½", until a basket shape is achieved. Pin into place.
Step 2
Hand sew the overlapped sides together, going through the inside layers so no stitching is seen on the front or inside of the basket:
Step 3
Fold over the remaining edges and sew in place with a button.
Now all you need to do is add some Easter treats!
Download this Tutorial as a PDF Pattern
I wrote this post originally for Accuquilt Australia, so you can head over there to get the tutorial as a free sewing pattern. Just click on the button below:
Some free Bowl Cozy Templates (please note I have not tried these so the sizes may differ from the Accuquilt one I am using. Adjust measurements if needed):
Well, I hope you enjoyed this tutorial! Be sure to download the pattern using the button above, and do let me know if you make one (or more!) of these!
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