Some of the most beautiful baskets are handmade.They are both unique and rustic.The materials don't cost much at all, and they are easy to make.You can make them in many different ways.You can change the colors of the rope by dyeing it.They make great gifts and are perfect for storing craft supplies.
Step 1: Wrap a metal pail with a piece of paper to make a mold for your basket.
The widest part of the pail should be at the rim.If your pail is too wide at the bottom, you won't be able to pull it out when you're done.If necessary, secure the paper to the pail with tape.
Step 2: Get a thick cotton piping cord.
To make one basket, you will need about 10 to 15 yards.It is difficult to join cording on baskets if you have too much.
Step 3: Attach your rope to one end by folding it over.
Draw a line of hot glue along the end of your rope.The end should be folded onto the rest of the rope.The foundation for your basket will be a 12 to 1-inch stub.
Step 4: Wrap the rope around itself to create a disk.
Press the rope into it after applying 1 to 2 inches of hot glue.The bond won't be as strong if you squeeze out too much hot glue at once.
Step 5: Wrap the rope until the disk is larger than the base of your pail.
Place the rope disk against the bottom of the pail to measure it.Glue down another coil of rope if the disk is the same width as the base.The walls of your basket are ready to be built.
Step 6: Start building the walls of your basket by placing the pail on top of the rope disk.
Draw a line of hot glue on your rope.Press it onto the top edge of the disk instead of pressing it down on the side edge.Glue the rope down, inch by inch, until you have completed your first row.
Step 7: Continue to build the walls of your basket until you want it to be taller.
It's possible to make your basket the same height as your pail.Wrap the rope tightly around the pail.
Step 8: It's time to finish the end.
When you want your basket to be taller, cut your rope down to 2 inches.Glue the last inch under itself.Next, apply hot glue to the basket's body.
Step 9: Add some leather handles.
Cut two 10-inch strips of leather.They can be as wide as you'd like them to be, but something around 1-inch would be ideal.You can either hot glue the handles to the basket's sides or use a jute cord to sew them on.Attach them with rivets by using a leather punch to punch a hole into the end of each handle.Put a rivet in each hole.The rivet should be against the sides of the basket.Make sure the rivet goes through the cording.The rivet is in the basket.The handles should be secured with more hot glue.
Step 10: Get a thick 100% cotton clothesline.
It can be found online.You will get three medium-sized baskets with a 200 foot (60.96-meter) spool.It is better to have too much rope than not enough because it is hard to join two pieces of rope together.
Step 11: To make a disk, twist the end of the rope.
A small disk is formed by folding the end of the rope under itself and rolling it in a spiral.The foundation of your basket will be created by this.
Step 12: You can use your sewing machine to make an X by stitching across the top of the disk.
Set the stitch to a zigzag after choosing the largest stitch length possible on your sewing machine.If you want to form an X, sew straight across the disk, rotating it 90 degrees, and then sew back across it.
Step 13: Work should be Oriented properly.
The sewing machine needs the rest of the rope in front of it.Hold the rope against the side of the disk and slide it under the presser foot.The center of the foot should be between the two coils.You can use a contrasting color to make the rope look more interesting or you can match the thread color.
Step 14: As you feed the rope towards the presser foot, turn the disk counterclockwise.
The needle should go back and forth across the grooves, catching the rope.The basket will be held together by this.The basket should be the width you want it to be.Don't make your basket too wide using this method.The bigger it is, the harder it will be to sew.It would be ideal to have something around 8 inches across.
Step 15: Start building the sides of the basket by turning the disk so that it is in line with the sewing machine.
Turn the disk so that it rests against the side of the sewing machine.Continue sewing until your basket is the height you want it to be, using the same zigzag stitch you used before.Change the color of your thread every few rows for a banded effect.At this point, your basket is complete.If you want to learn how to finish your basket, you can click here.
Step 16: The first handle needs to be shaped.
Stop sewing and backstitch when your basket is the height you want it to be.Tie the thread off.Make a loop by pulling the rope up.Remember to backstitch a few times before you continue sewing around the basket.Make sure the loop is large enough for you to slip through.
Step 17: The second handle should be added.
Until you are directly across from the first handle, keep sewing your basket.Cut and tie the thread after backstitching a few times.Pull the rope up and start sewing again.You should backstitch a few times at your new starting point.You can finish your basket when you get to the start of the first handle.You can sew across the handles for 1 to 2 more rows to make them stronger.
Step 18: Finish the basket.
The rope should be cut down to 1 inch.Tuck it into the basket and backstitch it a few times.Tie the thread into a knot by cutting it off.
Step 19: Pick your rope.
Since you will be handling it a lot, it's a good idea to work with something soft that won't hurt your fingers.100% rope would work best.
Step 20: Attach the floss to the tapestry needle with a knot.
It doesn't matter how long it is, you will be changing floss frequently.It is possible to make it as long or as short as you please.It would be ideal to have something around 24 inches.You can either use the same color of floss throughout the project or use different colors to make a basket.
Step 21: The rope should be rolled into a small disk.
Take your rope and fold it over.You have a 1-inch wide disk if you twist the rope into a spiral.This will be the starting point for your basket.
Step 22: To create an X, thread the needle through the center of the disk.
Pull the needle out of the coiled disk when you push it through the side.When the knot bumps up against the disk, tug at the thread.Push the needle back through the disk and it will form an X.The foundation of your basket will be held together by this.
Step 23: At the top of your disk is where you should make your first stitch.
Push the needle down through the space between the two coils.Pull the needle out of the back of your work and put it back on the disk.
Step 24: You should make your second stitch.
Bring your needle to the coil.Push it through the edge of the second coil just past the gap.Bring the needle back to the top of your work by removing it from the back of the disk.
Step 25: Your basket should be the width you want it to be if you keep repeating your first and second stitches.
Work around the disk.The stitches can be very close together or very far apart.It would be ideal to have something around 14 to12inch (0.64 to 1.27-centimeter).When you run out of floss, push the needle under the stitch, through a coil, and knot the floss to the previous stitch.Cut the floss after passing the needle and floss through a few stitches.To start a new thread, tie a knot at the end of floss.Go forward this time, but pass it through the same stitches.Continue sewing when you return to where you left off.
Step 26: Start building on the sides.
You used to hold the rope against the side edge of the disk.The rope should be on the top edge of the disk.Wrap the thread around the two coils, one of which is attached to the disk.For one row, do this.A colored band can be created by wrapping floss around the rope a few times.The bands can be thick if you want them to be.You should sew the coils together as you normally would.
Step 27: Use the two stitches from before to build the sides of your basket.
Wrap your thread around the two coils and through the other coil just beneath it.While you build up the walls, place a large bowl inside the basket.You will be able to shape the basket with this.
Step 28: Pull off your rope.
You can find the spot where you started building your basket wall.Continue sewing until you reach that spot, then cut the rope.Wrap the thread around the end of the rope tightly and you have a colored band that is about 12 to 1 inch thick.Adding an element of design to your basket will also keep the rope from unraveling.
Step 29: The basket needs to be finished.
You can do the same thing with the end of the rope for the basket.Wrap your floss around the rope and push the needle under it.You can go back over the top of the rope.Push the needle between the rope and floss to hide it.Wrap the floss around the ropes.