Fabric Covered Basket FREE Pattern: Make One for Easter!

fabric covered basketThe excitement of Easter Break is fast approaching and with it comes the welcome sight of kids collecting Easter eggs in the garden, grandchildren coming to visit and families and friends gathering around the table to share a meal or as they used to say, “break bread” together.

The tradition of breaking bread dates way back to at least Roman times when the sole notion of sitting together assumed that all disputes were forgotten and friendships were renewed.  Today sharing a meal is still pretty much the most important act that can be performed in any culture as a seal of friendship, unity, enjoyment.   And within that meal, bread is one of the most essential and omnipresent dishes on the table.

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Roman Era Bread Oven, Pompeii, Italy

We owe it to the Romans who have handed down recipes for the bread we still eat today.  I don't know about you, but for me, nothing is more enticing and inviting than a warm basket of fresh bread.

So here is a quick tutorial to help you keep the bread warm on the table or free of flies when we are having a meal outside in the spring weather.  The pattern is designed for the super common 8″ breadbasket that most people seem to have around the kitchen.  If you don't have one they're available quite cheap HERE on Amazon.


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Visit Craftsy to Download the Free Pattern

You can download the pattern and instructions for the Fabric Covered Basket directly from Payhip.

Save the pattern your computer or pattern library and sew at your leisure.

For help downloading and printing PDF patterns, please CLICK HERE.

Materials You Require:

  • 1 Yard of cotton fabric
  • 1/4″ Elastic, 12″ long
  • Batting or Insul fleece (optional, but makes it really nice!)
  • Bias tape of 3/4″ to 1″ depending on your taste 2 1/2 yards
  • Breadbasket 8″ to 81/2″

Tools You'll Use

Step 1:  Cut your pattern pieces

  • 1 circle
  • 8 flaps
  • 1 rectangle (no pattern, see size below)
  • 12″ of elastic and bias tape

Gather all the materials before starting, this pattern will fit an 8″ to 8.5″ breadbasket.fabric covered basket

Step 2:  Sew the four dartsfabric covered basket

Step 3:  Make the flaps

Place one flap of the main fabric print side down.fabric covered basket Then place a flap of the batting or Insul fleece.Untitled design(69) Then another flap of the main fabric on top with the print side up. fabric covered basket  Pin all layers together and sew the bias tape around the edges, but not at the bottom.  fabric covered basketRepeat this step with the four flaps.fabric covered basket

Step 4:  Attach the flaps to the circle

Start anywhere on the circle and pin the flaps overlapping them at the corners. fabric covered basketfabric covered basketUntitled design(77)Make sure the flaps are well distributed around the circle.fabric covered basket

Step 5:  Attach the basket underlining

Make a rectangle that will measure 31″ in length and 7″ in height.  Sew the side edges together to form a band. fabric covered basket Use your serger or just zigzag the edges.  It is optional to use the serger because the stitch won't be visible at all.fabric covered basket Feed the basket lining into the band.fabric covered basket Make sure the right sides of the print are facing each other.Untitled design(80) Pin all around and sew.  Finish the edges with the serger or with a zigzag stitch.

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Step 6:  Attach the elastic

Cut a 12″ elastic strip and sew the ends together.Untitled design(83)

Iron 1/4″ seam allowance around the hem of the basket lining, this step is very important because it will help you attach the elastic in very little time.Untitled design(82)

Pin the elastic right under the seam allowance you just ironed or at the edge of the raw fabric.Untitled design(84) Fold the fabric 1/4″ again over the elastic, making sure the elastic is at the top of the casing.fabric covered basketPull the elastic and flatten the fabric as you sew.fabric covered basketfabric covered basket

Step 7:  Bake your bread!

You're ready to keep your dinner bread rolls or your wraps warm and enjoy.  Please let me know your thoughts about this project.  Feel free to share some pics of your finished work in the comments below.  I'd really love to see them.

If you liked this article, you may enjoy a recent post I wrote from Bandung, Indonesia where I was in search of Batik fabric.  Until then Happy Sewing!

The Ancient Art of Batik Printing Technique

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Visit Craftsy to Download the Free Pattern

You can download the pattern and instructions for the Fabric Covered Basket directly from Payhip.

Save the pattern your computer or pattern library and sew at your leisure.

For help downloading and printing PDF patterns, please CLICK HERE.

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Diane
Diane

I am wondering where I can the pattern for the fabric covered basket? It says craftsy but I tried and could not find the pattern.

Julie J
Julie J

I assume the basket measures 8-81/2″ at the top of the rim, not across the base?

djodine
djodine

I always enjoy your patterns and tutorials. I’ve been wanting to make something to keep my bread warm on a plate or bowl. I’m going to try this one. It looks perfect! Thank you!

Constance Martell
Constance Martell

Looking for a pattern for women’s military tie for formal occassions

Karen J
Karen J

I have been making these for years and they make great gifts. This is an excellent tutorial.

Sarah Hilliers
Sarah Hilliers

I love it! Looks easy enough and just time to make a couple for Easter. Fantastic idea. Thanks so much for sharing.

Samina
Samina

Diameter of the circle ? It doesn’t mention ?

Kathleen
Kathleen

This is such a cute basket cover!! Thank you!

PK
PK

Am I missing something? Step 2 says to “sew the darts” but I didn’t see anything about darts prior to that. Why? What size? I can tell the placement in the pic. Please straighten me out. 😉

Just call me confused…not the first time

LILOU
LILOU

Bonjour, je n’arrive pas à imprimer le modèle
LILOU