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Arts and Crafts Projects - Sewing Basket
Materials: 1 Basket (with slats, lid and handle); acrylic paint (color
of choice); paintbrush; medium weight sandpaper; 5/8" ribbon trim (design
and colors of choice); 1 5/8 yards of one color and 3 yards of contrasting
color. 1/4 yard calico print to match trims. 1/2 lb polyester stuffing. White
glue. Blunt kitchen knife or screwdriver.
Instruction:
1. Sand basket lightly to remove any rough edges. Paint basket (or color of
choice). Two coats of paint may be required for even color. Allow paint to dry
thoroughly.
2. Cut 2 one color and 3 contrasting color 28" lengths of ribbon trim.
Starting at back, weave trim through sides of basket along horizontal slats. A
blunt kitchen knife or screwdriver can be gently inserted between horizontals
and verticals to open up space for trim to go through. Tuck ends under a
vertical slat in basket.
3. To make pattern for top lining, trace lid on paper. For top, trace pattern
for lining, then add 2 1/2" all around. Cut top and lining pieces from
fabric. Place polyester stuffing on top of lid; lay fabric top on stuffing. Tack
in place with staple gun on inside of lid, stretching fabric tightly over
stuffing. Cut a slit perpendicular to back edge of fabric on either side of
hinges; tuck fabric between slits under. Trim excess fabric on inside of lid
close to staples. Turn 1/2" under on lining piece; glue in place over
staples.
4. Cut a 20" length of contrasting ribbon trim, tuck ends under and glue
to handle of basket.
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