As soon as I came across Pink Stitches' pattern for Tessa Basket I knew I had to make one right away. After pulling tons of fabric from my stash and making a huge mess I finally decided to go with a combination of Charms linen blend fabric by Ellen Baker with green Pearl Bracelets and neon webbing for the handles.
I did a few changes while making this basket - I cut the main body as well as lining 2" longer than the pattern originally called for. I also adhered fusible fleece to the exterior and SF101 to the lining because I wanted the basket to hold its shape and stand on its own.
This was a super quick sew, picking fabric (and then cleaning up all the mess I made) was definitely the most time consuming part for me:). I so love how this basket turned out and I just adore its simple shape and the combination of linen + cotton fabric and webbing handles.
I'm going to use this basket for my knitting but I'm pretty sure I'll be making more of these super chic bags/ baskets very soon. You can purchase a pdf pattern here if you'd like to make one for yourself.
Thanks for reading. Svetlana
Svetlanko, takova taska by byla super i na letni kratke vylety :) Je krasna a ta ucha... super, jak pekne zari, hned je vsechno vesele! :)
ReplyDeleteMej krasne dny,Jola
Hi Svetlana! Your NEW basket is beautiful! Just perfect Fabrics! x Teje
ReplyDeleteCute bag! I like the bright pop of color on the handles.
ReplyDeleteOh you!! I have serious wanties!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet, and I can definitely see it being used for more craftiness like knitting! Jxo
ReplyDeleteGreat bag!)
ReplyDeleteIt's so pretty! I would never have thought of a fabric combination like that, especially the neon handles, but it looks amazing!!!
ReplyDeletethis is terrific! I am always inspired by your colour combinations. Where did you find that scallop fabric? so far I can only source it from Tokyo and was hoping for another source closer to home....
ReplyDeleteI just bought that pattern, as well. I love seeing your finished project! Thank you for sharing the changes you made.
ReplyDeleteA-DOR-A-BLE!!! The best....
ReplyDeleteYes, I can see why that's a great shape for knitting/crocheting or other on the go crafts. Super cute!
ReplyDeleteThis is super cute! And we have that fabric coming in this week! I think I may have to follow your lead. Great make, Svetlana!
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
ReplyDeleteFunny - I have this pattern open right now thinking about which fabrics I want to use! And your changes are perfect - thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletewhen you say longer, do you mean height or width? And I adore your fabric choices!
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DeleteWhat a great bag! Thanks for the intro on the pattern ... think I'll be ordering this one!
ReplyDeleteLove this and your fabric choices and I think the extra length is a good plan proportionally.
ReplyDeleteI found you via Rachel at Wooden Spoon and just wanted to let you know I've stopped by and had a look around your lovley blog!
That's adorable! Wonderful work, I loved the color on the handles.
ReplyDeleteits gorgeous - I love your fabric choices :-)
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I want to make one now too! Love those neon handles :)
ReplyDeleteI love the shape of this bag. The pattern is no longer available on the link. Can you share how to make it?
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