Secret Project: A Sewing Basket

Yesterday, I made a secret project.  Obviously, I can't say any more about the who, why, where, when but I can share the what - I've made a sewing basket.

Secret Project: A Sewing Basket

Just over a year ago I made lots of Pixie Baskets using the free online pattern by Heidi over at Fabric Mutt.  I took them over to England on a visit and gave them away as gifts, here's my original blog post.  

I also have two on the bedside tables in my bedroom, they're great for holding loose change, rings, watch, med bottles, etc.  I use mine for my glasses - they're the last thing I take off at night and the first thing I put on in a morning and I like knowing they're in a soft fabric basket and not risking being scratched on the cabinet.

So, when a secret project was called for, I knew exactly what to make and, wanting to make it sewing themed, I also knew exactly what fabric to use.

The fabric collection is Sewing Room by Amanda Murphy for Benartex, you may remember I used it to make this mug rug - more in this blog post which includes a link to my tute on the Benartex Sew in Love {with Fabric} blog.

 

I adapted Heidi's pattern using a single piece of fabric for the full height of the outside of the basket.  This meant I could fit a full spool of thread (does anyone else think it looks like an Aurifil spool?!) on each side.

Instead of adding machine quilting I hand quilted over the stitch line detail on the fabric using a silver grey Aurifil Aurifloss embroidery thread.

The lining of my basket is snug - I've adapted the pattern for a better fit

and I share my tips in the tute below alongside another tip to make turning the bottom seam of the lining easier.

 

To hold the lining in place securely I stitch the lining opening closed through all the layers of the basket bottom, stitching in the ditch along the outer seam line.

I made my own tabs using a 2" wide piece of fabric.

I wonder who the intended recipient might be???

Have you made a pixie basket?  Any tips or stories to share?

Secret Project: A Sewing Basket

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