I decided I wanted to make a fabric basket with some material left over from the curtains and cushions I made for my new bedroom. I had a quick search online to see how others had done theirs, and decided I didn't have the materials they used so made up my own pattern with what I did have.
I measured my material to make the sides I decided my long sides would be 35cm the short 25cm but made the sides in one continuous strip. I needed something to make the sides stiff. I found some of the iron on stuff (that's the technical name! LOL)I used to make the curtains stiff wehre I put the eyelet rings. Perfect. so I ironed it on;
This is what I had to use.
I needed to do 2 strips as it wasn't wide enough.
I then cut a piece out to be the bottom and ironed 'stiff stuff' onto that as well. I sewed the bottom to the sides, then joined the seam of the sides. and hey presto I have a box/basket
outside
inside
on the shelf.
It was really simple to make, despite the naff instructions. I will make some more, I am disappointed that I have no m ore of this material left. I also need to find the name for 'stiff stuff' as I need to buy some more, and I am not brave enough to google my name for it!
Whilst I was sewing I made some cushion covers out of some material from the stash. These are destined to go in my reading corner at school. I just need to source some cushions to stuff them with;
Once they were done I went off and spent the day with various family members. Which was lots of fun involving hugging a tiny baby, tormenting my niece and nephew, and LOTS of laughs.
Just look for Iron in interfacing, it comes in several weights, I use heavy duty or firm for baskets. If I run out I will use medium weight and do rows of parallel stitching about 1/2" apart on the basket sides to firm them up. You made a good job of that one.
ReplyDeletehaha thank you. That sounds a much safer term to google! I will have a look. I don't know where I got the stuff I used from. I think it may have been in my mum's stash that I inherited.
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ReplyDeleteWell done for your profits at the boot fair. I am crossing everything that you can raise the extra money for your holiday. Your kids had such a brilliant time at the caravan. Do let me know how that goes? Not nosy, just hoping and wishing for you all!
Another sewing success. What a beautiful basket and I hope you find some cushion pads for your covers.
Sft x
Ty,
DeleteI have raised the money now, I had forgotten when I traded my old car in the dealer gave me a form to fill in to claim back the tax as it had 10 months on it still. The cheque has arrived, which was a nice surprise. We now need to decide where to go! I am waiting for the children to come back from their Dad's to talk it through with them. although I am seriously tempted by the New Forest, I have always wanted to go there.
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DeleteBrilliant news Sarah! That has made my day! Now you can start the planning.
DeleteSft x