Tutorial: French grain sack fabric basket

Jess from The Sewing Rabbit shows how you can make a fabric basket out of a French grain sack. Notice how it stands up straight – that’s because she adds structure to the inside with a piece of plastic. It stands up on its own. Or, because it’s curved at the front and flat on the back, you can also hang it on a wall. The printed burlap gives a vintage feel to the fabric basket. If you don’t have a grain sack, you could also use a coffee bag. Or, maybe stencil your own design on to some burlap yardage.

Click below to go to her tutorial:

French Grain Sack Basket DIY, by The Sewing Rabbit

[photo from The Sewing Rabbit]

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Christmas is one of those holidays that you just can decorate too much for. There’s no limit to the amount of holiday cheer you can bring into you home! There’s no such thing as too many Christmas decorations. You can bring Christmas décor into any room of the house – including the kitchen! Which is kind of fitting given how many Christmas activities and gifts are made in the kitchen. We’ve rounded up 13 Christmas kitchen accessories you can sew for your home or to give as gifts.

The list includes holiday themed hot pads, potholders ,aprons, and more that you can sew and decorate your kitchen all season long. Most are things you can make in an evening or less. These would also make wonderful hostess gifts for any holiday parties or gatherings you’re attending. Read on for the kitchen sewing ideas!