DIY BRAIDED BASKET & BOWL | Make a storage basket or bowl from fabric scraps & old clothing!

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Published 2018-04-10
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Learn how to make a beautiful and useful braided storage basket or bowl from your fabric scraps or worn out old clothing. This is a great way to take things that would otherwise end up in the landfill and give them a new life as some unique and useful.

So far I have ten baskets and bowls using my fabric scraps and we use them to store my kids toys and craft materials. The best is that not only are they attractive storage options, but they cost me nothing to make except my time.

To see how to make a braided rug from your fabric scraps or for more detailed instructions on creating your first fabric braid and joining pieces together, check out this video:    • DIY BRAIDED RUG | make a rug from old...  

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All Comments (21)
  • @cindysmith3720
    If you do Not own a sewing machine or you don't use a sewing machine..You can also Hot glue the rows of braids together...Then you can also make your baskets larger....Also if you want to get the circles of the baskets even, try wrapping your braids around a wastebasket....Good Luck....
  • @sewgemsews5016
    This is the greatest idea ever!!! I have made a couple now and I love them. I save a load of scraps, cut them up, my daughter loves to braid the fabric, I use all of my scraps up and organisation for the whole house. I have made small ones for all my sewing bits and large ones for the kids toys, I will never waste any fabric again.
  • I have two hooks for hanging baskets which i want to use for hanging braided baskets. They would be lovely for artificial flowers for each season. Also, great gift ideas for special events. Great for doll clothes, teaching kids to organize their stuff and clean up after using. I may even try braided rugs. Haven't seen them since the sixties. I am retired and spend a lot of time at home. I do not watch TV at all but am an internet groupie. Even use Alexa for an assistant. I can entertain myself while I engage in hobbies and YES, it brings my blood pressure down. I like to listen to Joyce Meyer on my CDs and watch her on youtube. Hope to see you braid out on youtube! What a joy that will be for me. I am finally learning how to slow down and smell the roses. Any ideas for braiding decor to put on the walls...like flowers and trees? Let's get creative with nature!!!! How about braiding an inside playhouse or fort for rainy days? You inspired me galore. Thanks!
  • @hlegler
    Making a braided rag rug felt overwhelming, but a little basket is the perfect project for this coming weekend. Thank you for sharing your beautiful talents!!!
  • @gracebock2900
    Your fabric baskets look fabulous.So useful too.Great recycling effort!!
  • @Bellllllz
    Girl where did you go?? She only has 4 videos!! I love your content please post more! Lol
  • @yliberal6355
    What a great recycling use of scrap fabrics. This would make a nice doggy bed, of course I would use safe washable fabric to make it so that I can wash it over & over again. Excellent idea, thank you!!
  • @olga2184
    They are so pretty! I made one with a hot glue because I was having a hard time making it with my sewing machine, but it turned out great!
  • I made my first braid last night (while watching X-Men First Class!) and I’ll be sewing my first basket today. I’m super excited! The braiding was really fun and satisfying. :)
  • @camnvl9116
    Love this! The combination of colors is always good on your baskets. I will definitely try to make some.Thank you very much for sharing!
  • @panarama7115
    Exactly what I was looking for! All the other videos for these baskets require cotton rope, so I'm very happy that I finally came across your video. Take care.
  • @judymarkel8029
    I plan to make a few baskets with my scraps. Thank you for your time