Divided and structured fabric basket – FREE pattern
Today we have brought you an amazing Fabric Basket, with the added bonus that the pattern is FREE.
This Divided and Structured Fabric Basket has the following features:
- both inner and outer pockets
- double carry handles
- a removable center divider
- It’s a great caddy for the car or customize it for any room in the house.
Fusible foam provides the exterior structure along with an inset base sleeve that wraps a plastic canvas panel. Mid-to-heavy weight canvas and denim are the best options for the exterior to help give the basket the proper structure.
It’s a great idea to use ripstop nylon for the lining. It’s a wipe-clean surface and tough enough to withstand frequent loading and unloading. There are several types of ripstop, and for this project, look for a heavier weight – something similar to what you might choose for a banner project.
There are four exterior pockets plus two lining pockets that can be left full or divided however you’d like to hold speciality items. One lining pocket is kept open while the opposite one is divided into two equal sections.
These Fabric Baskets make a great DIY gift for guys. All you have to do is pick out your guy’s favorite canvas colors, and give him the perfect car carrier to keep track of all his important “Guy Stuff” when he’s on the go.
The approximate size of the finished basket is 13″ wide by 8″ high by 10” deep.
What’s needed to make the Divided & Structured Fabric Basket
- ½ yard of 54″+ wide mid-weight canvas or similar in a solid color for the main exterior fabric
- ½ yard of 44″+ wide mid-weight denim or similar in a coordinating print for the exterior pockets and handle accents
- ¾ yard of 54″+ nylon ripstop or similar in a coordinating solid for the lining
- 1 yard of 20″+ fusible foam
- ⅓ yard of 20″+ mid-weight fusible interfacing
- ½ yard of 1″ wide cotton twill tape in a color to match the lining
- 2 yards of 1½” wide cotton twill tape in the same color as the 1″ to match the lining
- One sheet (approx 13″ by 10″) of plastic canvas or similar for the base insert
- ½ yard of ⅝” wide sew-in Velcro in a color to best match the lining
- Ten Double Cap Rivets in nickel
- Cutting and Setting tools for Double Cap Rivets. An awl is also recommended to start the rivet holes in the thickest parts
- Denim needle
- Basic sewing supplies
- Sewing machine.
