Inside: Check out this fabric basket tutorial for spring. This foldable fabric basket is adorable, useful and easy to store. Plus, it’s fun and easy to sew with this free pattern and tutorial.
Use this fabric basket tutorial to make a gorgeous and useful basket made with fabric! The hunt is on for cute Spring Decor at my house and so I love that this fabric basket is useful {hold treats} AND makes a lovely centerpiece on our table. I’ve got a free template so you can use this fabric basket tutorial to make a basket for you home {or a gift}
Fabric Basket Tutorial – with Template
I’ve got a free downloadable template for you to make this fabric basket, but if you want a slightly differently shape you can make your own, just use the same general concept. I had tasty Easter treats in mine over the weekend and now I have paper napkins in it. It’s a great centerpiece for the table, no matter what you put inside. The snaps on the basket make it collapsible as well and it lays flat for storage.
The yellow version {and the pink one in this post are the full size as sewn from the printed pattern} the white dotted fabric basket is smaller made by trimming 1″ from the fold side of the pattern.
Other Easter Projects to try –
Let’s get started with this fabric basket tutorial.. You will need…
- Cotton Fabric, fat quarters work great!
- Fusible Foam {for stability} or fusible fleece. There will be two versions show here. The pink is made with fusible fleece and the yellow with fusible foam.
- and snaps.. or buttons or hook and loop…
You can also find out information for my spring themed treats by clicking the photo below. Go download and PRINT the template HERE or using the button below.
You can see the pink version with the fusible fleece. It’s fused to ONE side of the fabric only.
Use the provided template to cut out TWO fabric pieces and and ONE of fusible foam. The foam should be 3/8″ {1cm} smaller than the fabric on all sides.
Here’s how I trace the template to the foam. I trace the pattern to the foam – folded in half. Them draw another line inside to account for the seam allowance. Open the foam and trace, draw again. Cut out foam.
Check that it’s the right size before sewing the fabric, set aside.
How to sew a Fabric Basket
With right sides together pin the two fabrics together. Leave around a 4/5 inch gap on one straight side for turning. Sew with a 1/4 to 3/8 seam allowance.
After you sew, clip all the corners and points.
Turn the piece right side out. You will have an opening on one side.
For the fusible fleece version: Fold the raw edges in and pin. Top-stitch to close the opening and around the rest of the edge to finish. I sewed very close to the edge.
For the fusible foam version: Stuff the foam inside the basket shape and push each piece inside the wings. It takes a few minutes, but it all works out {see video in this post} Fuse fleece to both sides of the fabric with an iron until fabric lays flat and fused. Close turned hole as above.
You can use velcro or a button for this step, but I used plastic snaps. Place a snap on each of the outer tabs. The snaps should be in the center of the tab and towards the end. You can fold up the fabric to see where you want to place the snap.
Here is with the snaps on the end of the tabs..
You could also have more overlap and place the snaps further in.
Isn’t this fabric basket adorable? It’s reversible, useful, and folds down flat for storage.
Quordle Today says
This fabric basket tutorial is a gem! Love how it’s useful and cute. I’m picturing making one for my desk to hold pens. Can we use different types of fabric for a unique look?
Wordle Answer says
This fabric basket looks amazing! I love that it’s foldable and useful. Can’t wait to try the tutorial. Do you think it’d be sturdy enough for heavier items?
Sprunki says
This fabric basket tutorial sounds amazing! I love that it’s foldable and easy to store. I’m imagining making one to hold all my random odds and ends. Can’t wait to try it. Do you think it’d be okay to use a different type of fabric if I don’t have the exact one mentioned?
Fotolify says
This fabric basket tutorial looks amazing! I love how it’s both useful and cute as a centerpiece. I’m definitely going to give it a try. It reminds me of when I tried to make a similar project but ended up with a wonky shape. Can’t wait to see how this turns out. Do you think it would be okay to use a different type of fabric for a more rustic look?
Strands says
This fabric basket tutorial sounds amazing! I love how it’s both useful and cute, perfect for spring decor. I’m definitely going to try making one. It’s so cool that it can hold treats or be a centerpiece. Do you think it would be okay to use a different type of fabric if I don’t have the exact one mentioned? And how hard is it to attach those snaps for collapsibility? Can’t wait to see my creation!
Watermelon Game says
This fabric basket sounds amazing! Love that it’s foldable and useful. Can’t wait to try the tutorial. What other fun things could we fill it with?
Globle says
This fabric basket tutorial sounds amazing! I love that it’s foldable and easy to store. The idea of using it for treats or as a centerpiece is so practical and cute. I’m definitely going to give it a try. Do you think it would be okay to use a different type of fabric, like a denim or a thick cotton? And how do you think the snaps will hold up over time? Can’t wait to see how mine turns out!
Quordle Today says
This fabric basket tutorial sounds amazing! I love that it’s foldable and easy to store. The idea of using it for Easter treats and then as a centerpiece is so clever. I’m definitely going to give it a try. Do you think it would be okay to use a different type of fabric than the one suggested in the tutorial? Any tips on getting the snaps to work perfectly?
Infinite Craft says
This fabric basket tutorial sounds amazing! Love that it’s foldable and useful. I’m picturing making one for my desk to hold pens. Can’t wait to try it. How would you jazz it up further? Add some embroidery maybe?
Gomoku Game says
This fabric basket tutorial sounds great! Love that it’s foldable and useful. I’m imagining filling it with all sorts of goodies. How hard was it to follow the pattern? Any tips for first-timers?
Wordle Hint says
This fabric basket tutorial is a gem! Love how it’s both useful and cute. I once made a similar one for a friend’s birthday, filled it with homemade cookies. It was a hit! Can’t wait to try this spring version. How would you jazz it up even more?
So Smart AI says
This fabric basket tutorial sounds great! Love that it’s foldable and useful. I once made a similar one for a friend’s birthday. How do you think different fabrics would change the basket’s look?
Bejeweled says
This fabric basket sounds amazing! Love that it’s foldable and useful. Can’t wait to try the tutorial. What other fun things could we fill it with?
Connect 4 says
This fabric basket tutorial sounds amazing! Love that it’s foldable and useful. I’m picturing making one for my kitchen to hold fruit. How hard was it to follow the pattern? Any tips for first – timers?
Wordle Solver says
This fabric basket tutorial sounds amazing! I love how it’s both useful and cute. I’m definitely going to give it a try. It’s so cool that it’s foldable and can hold different things, like Easter treats or paper napkins. Do you think it would be okay to use a different type of fabric if I don’t have the exact one mentioned in the tutorial?
Bubble Shooter says
This fabric basket looks amazing! I love that it’s foldable and useful. Can’t wait to try the tutorial. What other fun things could we fill it with?
Today Wordle says
This fabric basket tutorial sounds amazing! Love that it’s foldable and useful. I’m picturing making one with a fun spring fabric. Can’t wait to try it. Do you think it’d be okay to use a different type of fastener instead of snaps?
Watermelon Game says
This fabric basket tutorial sounds amazing! I love how it’s both useful and cute, perfect for spring decor. I’m definitely going to try making one. It’s so cool that it can hold treats or be a centerpiece. I’m curious, did anyone else have trouble getting the snaps to work smoothly? And what other fun things could we fill these baskets with besides napkins and treats?
Octordle says
This fabric basket tutorial sounds amazing! Love that it’s foldable and useful. I once made a similar one for a friend’s birthday, but without a template. It was a bit of a struggle. Can’t wait to try this free pattern. How would you jazz it up more for a unique look?
Cryptordle says
This fabric basket tutorial sounds great! I love that it’s foldable and useful. Can’t wait to try it. Do you think it’d be sturdy enough for heavier items? Any tips for choosing the right fabric?