inside: How to sew a rope Easter basket. Sew a rope basket for Easter with beautiful, colorful cotton rope in any size for Easter.
I’ve been making my kids Easter baskets since they were small, but the last couple years we have just been using buckets I bought on sale. I was inspired to make cute rope Easter baskets this year and I just love how they turned out. Today I have a tutorial showing you how to sew a Rope Easter basket in both video and photo form.
Rope Easter Basket with Cotton Rope
How cute are these rope Easter baskets? I love that you can really make them in any size too! I bought three different colors and sewed a rope Easter basket for each of my kids. They are getting older, but who doesn’t love a basket of candy and gifts for Easter!
I bought this rope off Amazon, but you may also be able to purchase some in a craft or hardware store. Make sure it’s a bit stiff and 5mm {3/16″} is good size. a 100ft coil was perfect for this project. I’ve linked this exact rope from Amazon below in the tutorial.
The far right basket here looks a bit purple in the photos, but actually its a nice blue color. This rope is a nice cotton feel that sews up perfectly and creates a great basket!
Rope Basket video tutorial
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Fun Easter projects to make
- Easter Treat Bags
- Easter Earrings
- Felt Easter Basket
- Bunny Bags
- Candy Table Decor
- The Hunt is on Easter SVG – FREE
How to make an Easter basket with rope
Check out the video tutorial above if you need to see this all in action. Here is the photo walk through as well!
First up you need some rope… Here is the rope I used… I love that it comes in several colors and it was just the right amount of thickness and stiffness. HERE is the link on Amazon for the colored cotton rope. I purchased the 100 ft length.
The only other thing you will need for this project is thread that matches your rope. You will be needing a lot of thread and you will SEE the stitching on the rope, so the colors should be close to matching. I was able to find thread the matched in my stash, but if you are shopping, make sure you have thread while you are getting your supplies.
Here are the settings for my zig-zag stitch. You want a long-wide stitch to catch both ropes in every stitch, but you don’t need it too close together.
Start the basket by creating a tight coil of rope with your fingers. {this is about the hardest part of the project!} Place this coil under your presser foot and sew over it in all directions {doesn’t matter what direction.
Set the needle and lift the foot, then turn the rope about a half turn and sew that new section of rope. The first several turns of the rope with not be smooth. It’s a lot of lift, turn, sew, lift turn sew, and it’s slow going. You may want to use sharp scissors/stiletto to help turn/guide the rope under the foot.
Once you have 4/5 coils of rope you shouldn’t have to lift the presser foot to turn it anymore. You should be able to guide the rope with your right hand and turn the coil with your left. At this point the sewing becomes faster and smoother.
For a medium size basket, sew until the bottom is about 6.5″ across. At this point, use your left hand the lift the basket bottom straight up as much as you can. We had been sewing the rope side by side, but now you want to be stacking the rope on top of itself each layer.
Keep the left hand lifting and turning and the right hand will guide the rope. I also like to make sure the rope is going under the pressure foot flat and not curved, so I press the basket down a bit to flatten the side.
Continue sewing rounds until you are about 1″ from the height you want. At this point take the basket off the sewing machine and mark both sides. The next time you sew around, when you get to the marked spot you will leave a 1″ gap in the rope. Sew only on the left rope leaving the right rope free for 1″, then connect them back together after 1″.
The second time around you will sew the two ropes together as usually, leaving the 1″ opening you created in the previous round. Sew three more rounds after the opening.
To finish, cut a three inch tail of rope and pull it over onto the basket and zig zag over it to the very end. Then back stitch back and forth to completely finish the raw end of the rope on the inside of the basket.
For the handle. Cut three pieces of rope that are each 26-28″ long. Thread them through the opening from the inside of the basket. Tie a knot with all three pieces together.
Braid the rope until you are four inches from the end.
Push the ends through the gap on the other side and tie a second knot. Trim any extra rope. Now you have a cute braided handle for your basket.
Fill your Basket with Easter goodies and enjoy!!
basket random game says
Great topic! A rope Easter basket sounds like a fun and creative DIY project. It would be helpful to include tips on choosing the right type of rope and stitches for durability. A step-by-step guide or pictures of the process would make it even more engaging!
Dinosaur Game says
These rope Easter baskets are so charming! I love how customizable they are. I once tried making a fabric basket and it was a bit of a disaster. Can’t wait to see the video tutorial. Do you think it’s easier to start with a smaller or larger basket for a beginner?
My Quest AI says
These rope Easter baskets are super cute! I love how customizable they are. I once tried making a DIY basket with recycled materials and it was a disaster. Can you share any tips for keeping the rope from fraying while sewing?
2048 Game says
These rope Easter baskets are super cute! I love how customizable they are. I once tried making a DIY basket with cardboard and it was a disaster. Can’t wait to see the video tutorial and give this rope version a go. Any tips for choosing the right cotton rope?
Flappy Bird says
These rope Easter baskets are super cute! I love how customizable they are. I once tried making a DIY basket with recycled materials and it was a disaster. Can you share any tips on getting the rope to stay in place while sewing?
Tiles Game says
Love the idea of rope Easter baskets! I once tried making a fabric one and it was a disaster. Can’t wait to see if these turn out easier. What’s the trickiest part of sewing them?
Waffle Games says
These rope Easter baskets look amazing! I love how customizable they are. It makes me think of when I tried to knit a wonky scarf for my friend. Your idea to use different colors for each kid is so fun. Do you think it’d be easy to add some Easter-themed embellishments?
Wordle Archive says
These rope Easter baskets look amazing! I love how customizable they are. It’s so much more personal than using plain old buckets. I’m imagining trying this with some neon-colored rope for a super fun look. Do you think it would be tricky to sew with really thick rope? And how did you keep the colors from getting all mixed up while sewing?
SpellBee says
These rope Easter baskets are super cute! I love how customizable they are. Did you have any trouble choosing the right cotton rope? I’m thinking of making some for my nieces.
Solitaire Online says
These rope Easter baskets are so charming! I love how customizable they are. Did you have any trouble choosing the right cotton rope? I’m thinking of making some for my nieces.
Wordle Game says
These rope Easter baskets are super cute! I love how customizable they are. Did you have any trouble choosing the right cotton rope? I’m thinking of making some for my nieces.
Tiles Game says
These rope Easter baskets are super cute! I love how customizable they are. I once tried making a DIY basket with cardboard and it was a disaster. Can’t wait to see the video tutorial and give this rope version a go. What’s your favorite part about making these?
Crosswordle says
These rope Easter baskets are super cute! I love how customizable they are. I remember one year trying to find unique Easter baskets, and this would’ve been perfect. Did you have any trouble choosing the right cotton rope? And how did your kids react when they saw their personalized baskets? I bet they were thrilled! Can’t wait to see more Easter DIYs from you.
Quordle Today says
These rope Easter baskets are super cute! I love how customizable they are. I once tried making a DIY basket with cardboard and it was a disaster. This seems way more fun. Do you think it’d be okay to use thicker rope for a sturdier basket?
Combinations says
These rope Easter baskets are super cute! I love how customizable they are. Did you have any trouble choosing the right cotton rope? I’m thinking of making some for my nieces.
Bubble Shooter says
These rope Easter baskets are super cute! I love how customizable they are. I once tried making a DIY basket with recycled materials and it was a disaster. Can you share any tips for keeping the rope from getting tangled while sewing?
Sudoku Online says
These rope Easter baskets look amazing! I love how customizable they are. Did you have any trouble choosing the right cotton rope colors? Can’t wait to try making some!
Crosswordle says
These rope Easter baskets sound great! I love the idea of customizing sizes. Did you have any trouble finding the right cotton rope? Can’t wait to see your kids’ reactions!
Play Snake says
These rope Easter baskets are so charming! I love how customizable they are. Did you have any trouble choosing the right cotton rope? I’m thinking of making some for my nieces.
Numberle says
These rope Easter baskets are seriously adorable! I love how customizable they are. It’s like a DIY adventure for Easter. I remember one year, I tried making a themed basket with all sorts of random items. It was a bit of a mess, but the kids loved it. How did you decide on the colors for your kids’ baskets? And did you fill them with any unique treats?