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Get organised in style with these practical rope baskets. They're super easy to make and so much fun, I couldn't stop making them!
Making Your Own Handmade Crafts
Making your own handmade crafts is a fun and relaxing (if addictive!!) hobby that will allow you to make truely personalised itmes for your home as well as gifts for your familly and friends. You don't need any fancy equipment or materials to get started. Don't get me wrong you'll want ALL THE THINGS but you can start enjoying crafting without spending much. I love impressing my loved ones with unique handmade gifts that really show them how much I care.
Craft Supplies You’ll Need
You can use just about any rope. The thiner the rope is the longer it will take and the more accuratley you will have to stitch so thicker rope is easier to work with. I went for this chunky natural rope that's 9mm in diameter.
Here are some of the alternatives I considered before choosing. I'm loving the two colour option, that would look fabulous in my office.
You'll also need some sewing thread. I love Coats Moon Thread, it's a good quality but affordable option that suits most projects.
And of course you'll need a sewing machine. A good quality sewing machine is so worth the investment. If you're on a tight budget look for a second hand sewing machine instead of choosing a cheaper one.
Sewing Machine Settings
Start by setting the stitch settings on your sewing machine. The stitch length needs to be on the maximmum.
And the stitch width needs to be set to the maximum too.
Starting to Stitch
Getting started stitching is the trciky bit, once your past this it's plain sailing. Fold the end of your rope back on itself and place this folded bit underneath the preser foot of your sewing machine.
Sew a couple of zig zag stitches. Then stop stitching and gently turn the rope so that you're coiling it around the fold you started with.
Keep stitching and keep coiling, slow and steady is the name of the game until you get started.
Making the Sides of Your Basket
You can keep going, coiling the rope round and round until you make a flat circle. Or you can gently pull your circle up towards the top of your sewing mahcine and continue stitching the next coil.
After sticthing the first coil of the sides you can pull the basket up more sharply to make a steeper side.
You'll need to hold the emerging basket in place as you stitch. Keep holding it up and try to keep the angle consistent.
Finishing Off
When your basket has reached the size you want trim off the excess rope and keep on stitching until you get to the end of the rope.
Then reverse your stitches over the end of the rope to secure it.
And You're Done!
Congratulations, you've made your very own rope basket, ready to beautifuly contain your treasures. Once you start you won't be able to stop! Have fun experimenting with different colours and sizes. I'd love to see what you come up with!
I do hope this rope basket project inspires you to have a go at making your own crafts. Follow me on your favourite social media channel to see more craft projects like this.
Craft Supplies You’ll Need
And you'll need a sewing machine.
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