Let's Sew a Fold Flat Fabric Basket in Any Size by Rosie & David Patterns

In this step-by-step tutorial, I demonstrate how to create a fabric basket using my favorite technique of closing up the bottom which allows the
basket to fold flat when not in use. This technique can be used in a wide
range of projects. The basket I demonstrate in the video is approximately 5" Deep by 5" High by 7" wide, but I also provide a Worksheet so that you can create a fold flat basket in any size you desire. I use 100% Cotton Quilting fabric for my materials along with Pellon SF101 for the Interfacing. Below you will find a link to the Worksheet, Links for my Past Fold Flat Projects and Timestamps so that you can skip to different sections of the video. Thanks for watching!
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Worksheet: / 545854110846141
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:47 - Past Fold Flat Projects
03:19 - Using the Worksheet
06:56 - Sewing the Basket
27:42 - Conclusion

[@sabrinaharris6538]

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. This is exactly what I need to organize my fabrics, and the added bonus to that is, once I make all the baskets, I will have less fabric to organize, hmmm, after all that, I might have to go fabric shopping. Thank You so much for sharing your great instructions, and the very informative work sheet, and Your Talent with all of us.

[@RosiesArtStudio]

You are so welcome! I think we are all going to be in the same predicament of needing more fabric after we use up our fabric to organize our fabric…lol. Thanks for watching!

[@LouAnnCox-yi8us]

Excellent instruction without extraneous side comments whiCh only add confusion. you are a great teacher! thaNK YOU

[@colettewhite9196]

Your explanation is so clear and concise just brilliant what a teacher .Thank you so much

[@lasinmt106]

Love love love. Reminds me of Nancy Z's Sewing with Rectangles and Squares programs and book. This is even simpler. I love fold flats for RV & camping supplies. I can fold them up yet use to carry back and forth and store between uses. And this style allows me to add handles in a variety of options doing so. If it's a shallower basket I can add D rings to the triangles on one side etc. That allows for a detachable handle or shoulder strap. Love simple yet useful projects. For those who need a machine cover for any of their sewing or serger machines not to mention die cutting and heat iron plates etc. You can apply this simple design for them too but lay them over the top as a cover. Add a bit of ribbon or webbing on the bottoms to have a pull off handle to grab off the machines when you are ready to use. So many possible uses. Thank you for such a fantasticly done tutorial. I'm going to send this link to a new sewer friend because she could use a little push to making things without a paper pattern. Thanks again.

[@landiodo]

This was a very thorough tutorial. The pattern reminded me of the fold flat hats that they give to kids at in-n-out burger.😂

[@RosiesArtStudio]

Wish we had In-n-Out Burger in my part of the country! Thanks for watching!

[@cherylbrown4058]

Wow…I would never have been able to wrap my head around all those folds and flips. Thank you for this.

[@RosiesArtStudio]

You are so welcome! And thanks for watching!

[@vn3734]

Rosie, You are by far my favorite instructor! A thousand THANKS! Thank you for offering FREE sewing videos/patterns! Thank you for taking the time to explain everything (rather than rushing through, like so many others). Thank you for your precise measuring/marking instructions. Thank you for no annoying music or barking dogs in background. You are THE BEST!!!!!!

[@debbiel1228]

I love that there is no fabric waste! Thanks

[@donnamccallion7570]

Great job explaining Rosie. You’re a natural at teaching!

[@zormier2002]

Wow! So simple but so difficult to figure out! You loved geometry didn’t you? Be honest! 😂😂😂❤❤❤ thank you so much for this

[@melindamckechnie7042]

Thank you for taking your time in explaining every step. I’m a slow learner and haven’t needed to back up and repeat your videos. Perfectly done

[@RosiesArtStudio]

Thank you for your kind comment. I am glad the video was helpful and thanks for watching!

[@monakindel9165]

Thank You for your detailed instructions, I love the baskets. Thank You Again!

[@RosiesArtStudio]

I am so glad you like the basket. Thanks for watching!

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Every quilter needs several of these. Thank you!

[@RosiesArtStudio]

You are welcome and thanks for watching!

[@emilychadwick3857]

Excellent instructions, thank you so much, 😊

[@RosiesArtStudio]

You’re welcome 😊. Thanks for watching!

[@carolg.6838]

Such precision the way you fold, press, and sew. It is a great design and a surprise it folds so flat. Also like that thr outer and lining are like one piece rather than 2 separate and fitting one inside the other. I don't remember seeing you box out the corners. Maybe it was all done with the folding. Remarkable. Thank you. There might be some organization in my future.

[@RosiesArtStudio]

Thank you for your kind comment. The bottom corners are boxed with th folds. thanks for watching!

[@rebecacoronel2439]

Que hermoso trabajas! Acabamos perfectos, me encantó la canasta voy a hacer varias. Mil gracias.

[@valwood1430]

Love this! ❤ Thank you!

[@RosiesArtStudio]

I am glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!

[@sabrinaharris6538]

I just made my first basket, it took a while, but the first ones always do, now that I know how to do it, the next one will be much quicker. I Love these baskets, I'm actually surprised at how much fabric will fit in them. Once again, Thank You for Sharing your Time, and your Talent with all of us. I'm off to make several more baskets 😊

[@RosiesArtStudio]

Wow..that was fast! Yes…once you do a few they go very fast. I need to make a bunch more myself. Thanks for watching!

[@Bevaboo]

Thanks you so much for sharing this technique with us, and especially for showing us how to make any size we want. I really need to sit down and figure out how to organize all my sewing paraphernalia. These baskets may very well help me. You are pretty awesome for sharing with us!

[@RosiesArtStudio]

You are so welcome! Have fun making them and thanks for watching!

[@KiyomiY]

Fantastic tutorial. I can’t wait to make one!

[@laurieklinkhammer7736]

Thank you Rosie for another great video. You are so skilled at simplifying the complicated! And you use 1/2” seams - sew much more practical than 1/4”

[@RosiesArtStudio]

You are so welcome! Thank you for your kind comment and for watching!

[@elayned6147]

This is awesome!! Love it, great gift basket too!! Thanks ❤❤

[@carmenmaldonado2982]

Great instructions. Thank you

[@Jaded6911]

This is amazing! Thank you for this tutorial.

[@RosiesArtStudio]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@patriciabrowning5741]

Awesome idea!

[@kellyholtz8830]

Love this pattern!

[@RosiesArtStudio]

I am glad you are loving it. Thanks for watching!

[@mrgarner4796]

Great project!

[@RosiesArtStudio]

Thank you! And thanks for watching!

[@liz.mcdonough]

I love your videos Rosie. So clear and easy to follow. You are a natural born instructor. Thanks for sharing this project with us.

[@RosiesArtStudio]

Thank you for your kind words. I am glad you are liking the videos. Thanks for watching!

[@janpearson7867]

Very well explained. Thanks

[@RosiesArtStudio]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@tonmarinaxxzz]

Ingenious. Clever design. Great tutorial

[@lisapalesch-hawk6627]

Excellent video!

[@laurigiese8885]

I can't wait to start making these clever baskets, a solution to some of my organizing problems

[@lyndavaughn1187]

Nice! Easy to follow...thank you.

[@RosiesArtStudio]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@auntiezann5146]

Really clear and specific instructions!

[@RosiesArtStudio]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@barbararoyal6139]

Thank you 🕊

[@RosiesArtStudio]

You are so welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@nitamacey7929]

I just finished my basket. Your tutorial was very easy to follow and your attention to details is upmost appreciated. Your method of teaching is amazing. Thank you for sharing

[@karenmacleod4777]

I really enjoyed this video. I have made boxes like this in the past-but not as simple a method as this. I really love how you gave the measurements to adapt the box to any size. Really looking forward to giving it a try. Thank you.

[@RosiesArtStudio]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@dlhrly708]

I can't wait to try this. Thank you for sharing with us. 🖖

[@RosiesArtStudio]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

Love these. Thank you!

[@marisah5724]

Genius! Thank you ❤️

[@RosiesArtStudio]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@marisah5724]

@@RosiesArtStudio You are so talented and such a great teacher! Thank you ❤️ 😊

[@lynette.]

Thank you for the clear instructions as to how to get different sizes.

[@vb3956]

You are such a great instructor-I really like your flat bottom patterns.

[@RosiesArtStudio]

Than you and thanks for watching!

[@teribaggett1595]

Wow wow, I’m so impressed and you explain so thoroughly. Thank you so much.

[@debrayeska9804]

Great video! Thank you!

[@joycemoore6949]

Very nice! I will make these!

[@kristinahartman920]

That is really beautifully explained.

[@bonnienew7153]

I have so been wanting to find a good tutorial on these baskets! Thank you for doing this!

[@RosiesArtStudio]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@andreabush1742]

Amazing home decor DIY> Thank you!

[@maryreinert4447]

This was great tutorial Thank You!!!

[@RosiesArtStudio]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@julieh4816]

Love your work. Very professional demonstration as always.

[@marievaillant216]

What a well explained video and great idea that's fat quarter friendly!

[@RosiesArtStudio]

I am glad you like the project. Thanks for watching!

[@dustygokey3830]

Very interesting technique ! Thank you !!

[@bleekaowens5737]

I love this basket. I have made them for my grandchildren. they love them as well.

[@rutheglin-pugh2320]

Amazingly useful. Thank yiu.

[@bearscritter]

How awesome is this! Anxious to make a few.. Maybe make them into little Easter Baskets! Thank you Rosie!

[@RosiesArtStudio]

An Easter basket would be a great idea! Thanks for watching!

[@janefagan2710]

Oh Rosie! My very first one turned out perfect. Iron & top stitch & it’s done! I love it!

[@patriciaberne613]

Thanks for a well-organized and carefully presented tutorial. The worksheet is wonderful! I am making my first fabric container now, with larger dimensions. Thank you for all of your time in developing the tutorial for the fold-up container. Pat

[@margm4]

That’s a wonderful project. Looks so easy to do and with wonderful handy result. Thank you for sharing 🇦🇺

[@RosiesArtStudio]

You are so welcome! I am glad you like the project! Thanks for watching!

[@Sandrab769]

I’m very excited about trying this. If I ever make it, I will let you know. Thanks so much.

[@patlytle1128]

Excellent!!

[@joanpainter9388]

So I printed out the calculation and you were very clear. My brain didn't follow to double the height. But... It turned out great for another gift for another person. And.. I love the fold flat.

[@SewNiciVee]

This is genius! I can't wait to give this a go. Thank you so much for sharing this with us, another great tutorial 😊

[@RosiesArtStudio]

I am glad you like the project and thanks for watching!

[@evelynwald9132]

You must be very good in math and geometry to have figured out this out! Plus you know how to explain it to the rest of us so we can do it too. Thank you for sharing all of your talents!

[@LaurieKlinkhammer]

Such alchemy! Thank you Rosie! I have plans for FQ storage baskets….

[@sandyp2485]

Oh, I can think of so many places where this can be used. Besides the sewing room, I'm thinking dresser drawers to corral socks and other small clothing items that seem to migrate out of their assigned space. It might work well for small embroidery projects but I would want to add a pocket to keep the little scissors and needle packs from sinking to the bottom. These would be such a cheerful addition in the kitchen to hold lightweight goods such as pudding or soup mixes even a biscuit basket for the table. Oh, how about a few small ones for a desk drawer to contain paperclips and tape that always seems to run off to a far corner. So many ideas...I don't think I'll run out of places to use these; good thing I have plenty of fabric bits. 😄

[@RosiesArtStudio]

I am glad you like the projects. Thanks for sharing all your great ideas for using the basket and for watching!

[@carolynworthington8996]

Thank you for adding your ideas!

[@dpallas4552]

Thank you for sharing your talent. I appreciate such clear instructions. It's definitely easy to follow and I'm going to try some of these with St. Patty Day fabric.

[@RosiesArtStudio]

You are so welcome! The St. Pat’s fabric will be so cute. Thanks for watching!

[@meowzic]

Amazing 😍

[@RosiesArtStudio]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@kathyguest9633]

Wow, what a brilliant demonstration. So glad I’ve found you! 😀

[@digging4roots]

What an intriguing concept. Very impressed with your creativity.

[@RosiesArtStudio]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@amc16744]

Great tutorial, as usual. I really enjoy your content!

[@RosiesArtStudio]

Thank you so much for your kind comment and thanks for watching!

[@warialdasue]

Awesome. Very well explained tutorial, easy to understand and follow. Lovely result. Thank you

[@karengradzki3808]

This is brilliant. So many possibilities. I’m thinking of making some cat beds and some drawer organizers with this method.

[@angieb6899]

Hi Rosie love watching ur videos. Im currently stitching the pocket drawstring bag in a larger size. Your tutorials are so easy to follow.

[@RosiesArtStudio]

I am glad to hear you are making the projects. Thanks for watching!

[@cyn4rest]

Quick, easy, perfect, useful! Terrific. Thanks sew much.

[@cyn4rest]

Forgot to say: new subbie 😊

[@Amal2365]

Great tutorial, and a wonderful basket, thank you for sharing ❤ it

[@loist0607]

Another great and practical pattern. I cannot even begin to understand how you came up with this one! Thank you for sharing!

[@RosiesArtStudio]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@user-ly7qx1uq5k]

Best video tutorial I've seen .😊

[@notmyname2229]

Great video, thank you. 😊

[@RosiesArtStudio]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@shermaynebrown5165]

Just made this & I feel like an absolute badass😂 loved making it! Now off to make SEVERAL more😍

[@jolenecaruso8948]

Great job 🎉

[@RosiesArtStudio]

Thank you! 😁 A and thanks for watching!

[@jeanneolson2703]

Excellent instructions. Adorable, useful, creative boxes. I, too, can think of many used. They are almost necessary in many locations in my home! I can’t wait to start mixing and matching fabrics. I’ve been told that *that* is my super-power. Happy sewing 🧵!

[@zenacat]

Great basket! I can see how you'd get obsessed with the flat fold method. I've had both calculus and geometry, but I'd never be able to come up with this. Thanks for sharing all your hard work!😊

[@CheryllWesoja]

thank you for sharing. I made my first one today along with your video. I like it so much I have six more almost done today.

[@RosiesArtStudio]

Wonderful! I am glad you like the project. Thanks for watching!

[@nathalieberube7783]

So very interesting. Thank you very much!😊

[@kayweston2106]

THANK YOU!!!!!

[@dianahampton8768]

Love this because it stores flat!

[@TheMaggiemay77]

Hi Rosie, what a great pattern and another well-done video! Since this is a new release I wanted to make this comment here so you'd be sure to see it. On the subject of top stitching on a zipper installation on a purse or bag I wanted to thank you for the knowledge to not sew all the way to the edge of the fabric. I made two purses this week and used that method and "wow" it comes out so much better and cleaner (the zipper tabs). I hope I explained that so you know what I'm talking about. You always do such a great job on everything you sew! Thank you!

[@RosiesArtStudio]

Thank you for your kind comment. I am glad that the zipper technique is working well for you. Thanks for watching!

[@alisonlee4723]

Hi Doxie, I could not agree with you more, Rosie's method is absolutely brilliant !!

[@elizabethpham8456]

Thank you so much for sharing your tutorials.. will look for the tote bag :)

[@SusanSmith-hl3iv]

❤ Can’t wait to try this. I want to make some as gifts for my sewing and quilting friends. You are gracious to offer this as a free pattern. Thank you for your generosity. I’ve also checked out several other of your videos I want to try. New subscriber! 😊

[@leoniehuisamen9528]

Hi my name is Leonie i am from South Africa.I am going to try it today .Thanks for the video i love it .

[@cindyhappel7376]

Love this little basket! Thanks so much for your tutorial! You give such concise instructions!

[@RosiesArtStudio]

I am glad you like the project. Thanks for watching!

[@nicolanewington1798]

My baskets weren't perfect because of the bulk at the side seam and I probably didn't cut as accurately as you, but they still look great! Thanks for a great tutorial.

[@rutheglin-pugh2320]

Ive been doing fabric bag making to challenge my spacial reasining which is pretty abysmal. This technique will seriously adress my abilities but wow! So challenging but so helpful a demo. Now for my effort....!!!!

[@marthaanderson2769]

So creative! Your instructions are clear and I want to buy more fat quarters so I can put them in a fabric basket.

[@ToriLynnH]

You made me subscribe!

[@normaderosier8671]

Thanks, you did a great job and just in time for Xmas gifts!~

[@carolanewquilter8560]

New subscriber here. Your instructions are so clear and easy to follow. Thank you for all you do for us newbies.

[@sherryfaires7931]

I really like this, but how in the world did you ever figure this out??? It’ so neat! And very practical!

[@RosiesArtStudio]

It is a technique I learned many years ago. Thanks for watching!

[@rikker6182]

andre har også lave lignende design

[@PCOH051610]

This is brilliant! I love your attention to detail and the fact you press thoroughly as you work. Thank you for sharing.

[@lindashine5575]

Diane Spencer-Ogg put out a video on this two years earlier.

[@jeanettelawrence3807]

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[@sheilacarroll7143]

Just found your channel and enjoyed your instructional method, so, of course I subscribed. I can't wait to watch more of your videos. Thank you for sharing. 😊🌹🦋

[@hilarykennedy3544]

You have to be one of the best online instructors I've watched! Every time I watch a video you've produced I make the project -and they always work perfectly. I am not, however, a member/user of Facebook so cannot access the worksheet. Is there another way to get it from you?

[@RosiesArtStudio]

Thank you for your very kind comment. I am always happy to hear that people are making the projects and having success. You can send me a message through my website and I will send you the Worksheet. Thanks for watching. www.rosiesartstudio.com