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Tutorial: Leather handle fabric storage baskets

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Tutorial: Leather handle fabric storage baskets

Tutorial: Leather handle fabric storage baskets

Storage baskets like these can help control the clutter in your house.  Made from a linen with a bright cotton lining and leather handles, they also happen to be quite attractive.  Minki from Minki’s Work Table shares a tutorial showing how you can make them.  She shows them put to use in her craft space, holding washi tape and other craft supplies.  You could also use them in the bathroom to organize toiletries, or in a child’s room to hold small toys or hair accessories.  I could also see them being useful in a kitchen pantry to hold spice mixes and other packets.  If you use her dimensions, the baskets will be roughly 4″ x 6″, but you can easily adjust the dimensions to make them in any size.

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Fabric storage baskets, by Minki’s Work Table

[photo from Minki’s Work Table]

 

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AITA for Copying a Sewing Trend I Saw on Pinterest (But Making It Myself)?

Dear Crafty Readers,

“I saw a sewing trend on Pinterest that I loved — a style that’s everywhere right now.

I didn’t buy it. I didn’t resell someone else’s pattern. I just used my own skills and made a version for myself.

When I shared it online, someone accused me of copying and being unethical.

I wasn’t trying to steal anyone’s work. I was just inspired.

Now I’m second-guessing myself and wondering where the line actually is.

Am I the asshole for making my own version of a sewing trend I saw online?

— Anonymous

This question sits firmly in grey territory — and that’s why it sparks such strong reactions.

Inspiration vs Copying: Where Is the Line?

Sewing has always involved inspiration.

Fashion cycles repeat. Trends resurface. Techniques are shared. But social media has blurred boundaries and amplified accusations.

The problem is that not everyone agrees on where inspiration ends and copying begins.

Sewing Culture Has Changed

Decades ago, sewists learned by:

  • Studying garments

  • Adapting styles

  • Experimenting

Now, online visibility brings:

  • Public judgement

  • Call-outs

  • Ethical debates

What used to be normal learning behaviour is suddenly scrutinised.

Is Making for Yourself Different From Selling?

This is where opinions really split.

Some say:

  • “If it’s for personal use, it’s fine.”

Others argue:

  • “Credit should always be given.”

And some believe:

  • “Trends belong to everyone.”

So… Are They the Asshole?

This one rarely lands in a clear yes or no.

And that’s exactly why it’s worth discussing.

What do you think?
 Have trends changed how we view sewing ethics — or are we overthinking it?