Learn how to sew a fabric Easter basket in this sewing tutorial. These large fabric Easter baskets measure 9"Hx14"Wx6"D and have a 16" handle!

CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction
0:09 Supplies
0:46 Equipment
0:58 Cut Fabric
2:35 Apply Fusible Fleece
3:26 Cut Corners
5:28 Stitch
8:35 Trim Seams
10:00 Prepare Straps/Handle
10:36 Attach Straps
11:29 Stitch exterior and interior together
13:05 Turn basket inside out
13:57 Press and topstitch top of basket
14:53 The finished Easter Basket!

WRITTEN TUTORIAL: https://www.thebirchcottage.com/?p=17309

SUPPLIES NEEDED:
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✂️ 1 yard cotton fabric for exterior https://tinyurl.com/joanncotton
✂️ 1 yard cotton fabric for lining https://tinyurl.com/joanncotton
✂️ 2 yards fusible fleece https://amzn.to/3vYQS5o
✂️ thread https://tinyurl.com/gutermannthread
✂️ scissors https://amzn.to/3rTF42h
✂️ pins https://amzn.to/3dD8Aku
✂️ Wonder Clips https://amzn.to/3DWbcVz
✂️ sewing machine https://amzn.to/3pMhRMP (my favorite!)

FABRIC CUTS:
✂️ exterior fabric: cut (2) 17"Wx13"L
✂️ strap: cut (1) 17"x6"
✂️ liner fabric: cut (2) 17"Wx13"L
✂️ fusible fleece: cut (4) 17"Wx13"L
✂️ fusible fleece for strap: cut (1) 17"x6"

✂️ CUTS FOR CONTRAST BAND AT "TOP" OF BASKET
If you want to have a contrast band at the top of the Easter basket (like I did for the Pearl and Cora baskets), simply make the following cuts with your exterior fabric:
exterior top (2) 17"Wx4"H
exterior bottom (2) 17"Wx10"H

✂️ CUTS FOR CONTRAST FABRIC AT "BOTTOM" OF BASKET
If you want to have contrast fabric at the bottom of the Easter basket, simply make the following cuts with your exterior fabric:
exterior top (2) 17"Wx7"H
exterior bottom (2) 17"Wx7"H

✂️ NOTE:
1/2" seam allowances
Finished basket measures 9"Hx14"Wx6"D (excluding handle). Handle measures 16" long.

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