Make easy holiday gift baskets that are reusable with this easy, step-by-step sewing tutorial and FREE pattern.
I'm not sure about you, but I love to give and be gifted something that can be reused. What better way to use your sewing skills than to create a useful gift basket that can be reused for years. Learn how to sew these gift baskets made from your favorite holiday themed fabrics.
These reusable gift baskets are great for holding all sorts of items - from ornaments, to wrapped candy, to toiletries or a mixture of holiday cheeses and wines. The best part is that the recipient can reuse it for years to come!
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All About the Sewing Pattern for Gift Baskets
This free sewing pattern includes 5 different sizes so you can make the right size for what you need! Or, make an entire set of matching fabric gift baskets!
These gift baskets are fully lined and have neat boxed corners, giving them a really professional look. The pattern includes a few different strap options including fabric straps or cotton webbing straps.
The full tutorial can be found here.
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Finished Measurements for Gift Baskets
Here are the finished measurements of the five gift basket sizes so you can make sure to choose the right size for your needs.
- XL: 12" x 12" x 12"
- L: 10" x 10" x 10"
- M: 8" x 8" x 8"
- S: 6" x 6" x 6"
- XS: 3" x 4" x 4"
Supplies to Sew Gift Baskets
Here are the supplies you'll need to have on hand to sew your adorable fabric storage bins.
*Note that the amount of fabric you will need depends on the size of fabric basket you plan to sew. Refer to the chart below for fabric requirements for each basket.
- Mid-Weight Woven Fabric (Outer)
- Mid-Weight Woven Fabric (Lining)
- Medium Weight Interfacing
- Fusible Fleece or Foam
- Fusible Flex Foam will give you the BEST results!
- 1" Wide Cotton Webbing for Straps
- Cotton Webbing is optional, you can also use fabric to create the straps
- Scissors
- Rotary Cutter
- Rotary Cutting Mat
- Thread
- Sewing Pins
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Fabric Pen or Chalk
- Sewing Machine Needle
- Sewing Machine
- Quilting Ruler
- Tape
- Printer
- Printing Paper
- Walking Foot
- This is optional, but makes sewing with bulky fabrics much easier!
Fabric Requirements for Gift Baskets
I've listed all fabric, interfacing, and foam requirements in the graphic below.
Click Here to Download the Free Gift Basket Sewing Pattern
Gift Basket Detailed Sewing Tutorial
Start by downloading the free pattern to your computer.
You can view the step-by-step directions and detailed tutorial in this blog post HERE.
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Don’t want to forget this project and free pattern? Click here to save this tutorial on Pinterest!
Looking for even more FREE sewing patterns? Click the links below!
These baskets are adorable! Can’t wait to make them, thank you for sharing!