DIY Basket from a drying mat in under 10 minutes. Christmas in July.

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  @dianasews · 3 months ago

  The way I was taught to do a French seam is to sew wrong sides together first, then turn wrong side out and sew a bigger seam over first seam. That way you don’t have a seam showing on right side.

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  @marthavillanueva5505 · 2 months ago

  Thanks for getting right to the project and not going on and on about nothing. 😊

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  @Cindy-sb5dv · 3 months ago

  I like this project.  Before turning the top "cuff " down...I would sew a 1/8 " seam at each corner to the top on the right side. Giving the box its shape. Then turn the top "cuff " down . Dollar tree clear mats that are 2 for $1: 25 can be cut and used on the inside for a more solid base.

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  @lindafitzsimmons2526 · 3 months ago

  I made this basket with a fabric covered piece of cardboard in the bottom and it was absolutely perfect for holding my current quilt project. It held the fabric, spool thread, bobbins & snips.

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  @amom643 · 4 months ago

  That basket is so cute to put on your table to hold  breads and muffins during mealtime!

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  @GlendaLeo-n2f · 2 days ago

  This is the best idea!!!! Thank you for the tutorial, definitely going to make a ton of these.

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  @storm618n8 · 4 months ago

  I don’t sew, never have, but used to watch my mom. It’s so satisfying and what a great idea!

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  @tammygant4216 · 3 months ago

  Thanks for showing the final project at the beginning!

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  @kathyvaughn5519 · 2 weeks ago

  I got my mats at Grocery Outlet. They were a few inches smaller so I used one mat for setting out dishes to dry, and the other one next to it to hold little things like tumbler lids that often take up too much room,  or fall off mat.

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  @sharonhendricks9706 · 4 months ago

  Oh, my gosh!  Ali this is truly awesome. I love how the top edge has that slightly curved design without having to DO it LOL, and French seams always rock the project. I have a fancy embroidery sewing machine so I'm picturing that turned edge as a perfect place to personalize one of these baskets, of course placement figured out before sewing sides....but just  Imagine a baby's name and maybe vital statistics embroidered on one side, then filled with baby items!  Or, a personalized bridal shower gift. Hummm, a personalized thank you gift...Great tutorial, thank you so much!

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  @maren807 · 4 months ago

  The French seam is what my sewing life has been missing!!! Thank you for this tutorial 🎉🤗.

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  @suzum.9713 · 4 months ago

  This project was well-worth your effort. &nbsp;I love this. &nbsp;<br><br>These mats could also make a great place to wrap your precious breakables to protect them during a move or storage.

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