Friday, 9 July 2010

Fabric Basket Prototype

We're going through a major heat wave here this week and I found it very hard to sit in my sewing room for more than a few minutes. The pool was much more appealing to me.

However, I managed to sew a prototype of fabric basket. I was looking for a cute and practical way to store all the FQ I have, most of them being buried in piles of fabrics everywhere around my craft room. I came up with a very simple pattern, which was good for using scraps.


Basically, all I needed were two fat eights for the sides, and some scraps for the bottom and ties.


And here is what it looks like all filled up. Of course, I will need a few more of these since it can hardly contain more than 24 FQs. That will give me a chance to make it better.

It's too hot in this room now, I must go back to the pool! Have a great weekend and don't forget to check out all the great posts on Amy's blog!

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12 comments:

  1. Michelle9 July 2010 at 20:36

    Great basket and it looks perfect for your FQs. I've been thinking of making one. How sturdy is it?

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  2. Larri9 July 2010 at 20:39

    Love this and definitely need to make some myself! What did you use to strengthen the sides? Heavy interfacing? Batting? Thanks for sharing. Happy Sewing! :o)

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  3. Sarah Craig9 July 2010 at 21:51

    Cool basket! I can see lots of uses for this type of container. Good work!!

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  4. Jessica Kelly9 July 2010 at 22:54

    Perfect holder! All those fabrics look just yummy!

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  5. Karen10 July 2010 at 05:39

    That basket looks sensational. Especially filled with fat quarters. Way to go.

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  6. Leslie10 July 2010 at 10:48

    this is so perfect and amazing. i love it!! you did such a great job and it looks so pretty with all the fabric in it.

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  7. Carla10 July 2010 at 12:08

    That is very clever! I love it! It's better than having the plastic bins I have.

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  8. carol10 July 2010 at 15:20

    Oohh, love that you fold your fat quartes so nice. Mine are in a messy pile on the cutting table after I wash them. I might have to steal your idea and make some of my own. I wonder if I can use the left over plastic canvas for the sides and small bits of elastic. Oohhh, new tute, in my head.

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  9. amylouwhosews11 July 2010 at 15:35

    you should do a tutorial! I love it! So cute.

    Let me know if you would like to do one and I could feature it for sew & tell! :0)

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  10. Dayna11 July 2010 at 15:41

    Oh! I love it! I really hope you'll share a tutorial with us. :-)

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  11. p.s.phyllis sews12 July 2010 at 11:44

    Lovely work and it will store so nicely, too.

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  12. Kristen11 August 2010 at 12:48

    I would love a tutorial if you are up for it! This is great! Usually mine are jumbled up! What were the sides reinforced with?

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