The Re-imagine & Renovate series is our chance to show you how one project can turn out an unlimited number of ways, depending on the choices you make with fabrics, trims and notions. It opens your eyes to how much fun it is to mix and match colors, patterns and collections to create a new look each and every time. We’ve made it to the final project is our latest R&R series: Put A Gift In It. Today’s super-size round basket is fun to make and fun to use. Some tasks are just big, and so you need a big basket to get the job done. Whether you’re doing the laundry, need jumbo storage for knitting or other crafting supplies, or want to put together a king-size gift package – this is the project for you! It’s also a great excuse to use a bold geometric print. On some projects, big motifs can seem overwhelming, but on this project – we’re happy to be huge!
Our thanks to Fabric.com for sponsoring today’s R&R project. If you’re looking for one-stop, online shopping, Fabric.com is king of the hill. As the Internet’s largest supplier of fabrics, notions, and all things sewing; it’s one of the top online experiences for the dedicated sewist. And, US shipping is always free on all orders $35 and over.
We used the following fabrics and trim from Fabric.com for our new task basket, which finishes at approximately 50″ in circumference, 15″ in diameter with 10″ high sides:
Exterior:
Tiki-Tini Lounge in Kimo Onyx by Mark Hordyszynski for Michael Miller Fabrics (#207614)
Lining:
Eco Twill in Lime Fabric (#ET-208)
The piping is Wright’s Maxi Piping in Lime
To Re-imagine & Renovate your own jumbo basket, go to the original tutorial:
Our R&R basket was sewn exactly like the original with one exception. Because we used lighter weight fabrics than on our original basket, we added a medium weight fusible interfacing to the basket’s base for added stability. Don’t use the heavy fusible we specify for the sides. If you do, you’ll find it very hard to turn the finished tub right side out. Use just a standard medium weight fusible, such as 809 Décor Bond by Pellon.
Hints and Tips
Looking for more information on blending, mixing and matching your fabrics? Check out these tutorials:
How to Mix & Match Designer Fabric Collections
How to Create A Fabric Palette
Making the Right Fabric Choice
Project Design: Alicia Thommas
Sample Creation: Kathy Andrews, What Sew Ever
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