Sew Your Own Gift Baskets, Bins, and More: 30 Free Sewing Patterns!
Arrange your thoughtful gifts into these perfect bins and baskets for the best looking gift under the tree. Size the baskets and bins to your needs, and add the unique touches that make handmade gifts so special.
I love having matching sets of bins to place on my shelves and on my workspace. The beautiful fabric makes me happy, and the organization makes me sane! Be inspired to sew a few new pieces, and maybe even get a jump on your upcoming resolutions.
Perfect Rectangle Basket
This perfect rectangle basket has dressmaker’s boning in the corners to help it stand up even when empty! The patten website includes links to help you find all the supplies you need.
Sturdy Fabric Basket
Use this free pattern to sew a sturdy rectangle bin. The pattern includes instructions to make a bin of any size from 1 inch to 1000 inches. Make a set and love your space!
Easy Reversible Baskets
This easy fabric basket pattern is perfect for beginners. Sew a fabric bin to hold bits of fabric and thread, or to organize your desk. It’s made with 10″ fabric squares.
Fold Up Baskets from Fat Quarters
My fat quarter-sized fold-up baskets are very cute, and I think the name explains everything. You need just a fat quarter of fabric for each side, and they fold up for easy storage when not in use. I also show you different stitches to use for finishing the edges.
Fabric Gift Box
Set something precious inside, and let them admire how precious it is outside too. You will love using my free sewing pattern to make this unique gift box.
The Perfect Square Basket
This square basket with handles is also super easy to make, and guess what – it’s a perfect gift basket, too!
Fabric Clutter-Buster Bin
Bust your stash and your clutter all at the same time! Sew this great fabric bin to keep your counter top (or floor) mess-free.
- Used with permission from American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine.
Pocket Pod Basket
This pocket pod basket pattern will help you organize things in every room in the house! I love these storage pods in my sewing room for notions and tools. They make great craft containers and look adorable on a peg board, in the living room, and on a bedroom nightstand.
Patchwork Sewing Basket
Sew a sweet, quilted bin to hold your gift, or all your sewing supplies. I think this is a perfect way to gift a starter kit to someone who is just getting into a craft.
- Used with permission from American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine.
Woven Basket with Handles
Weave a basket with fabric strips! This one has easy leather handles, but you can make your own handles too.
Peg Board Baskets
Nothing is better for organizing tools on the wall than a pegboard. These cute little organizing baskets easily make your pegboard (or other space) cute and more functional.
Round Fabric Basket
Fold the top down, or stand it up; here is a great free pattern to sew a round bucket-style bins.
Petit Four Baskets
Annie’s Petit Four Baskets are a winner any day, and I’ll share some tips for making them without a baggy lining.
Big Fold Up Baskets
When the FQ-sized baskets were so handy and popular, I enlarged the pattern to make big IKEA-cubby-sized fabric baskets. Even better!
Fabric Baskets
Don’t you love how they match? Sew a few baskets with the free sewing pattern from AppleGreen Cottage.
Scraptastic Basket
The free pattern from Emmaline Bags is perfect for holding scraps. Gift it along with a few other sewing notions for a very thoughtful treat.
Mini Fold-Up Baskets
After that, I got carried away sewing mini baskets that fold together!
Scrap Bucket
I love the scrappy look on just about anything; I think it’s sweet and unique. This basket pattern is no different. It’s a perfect way to highlight cute fabrics, or pictures that you love.
Walker Caddy
The DIY Walker Caddy is a basket hanging on a walker – what a blessing!
Hanging Organizer
Hang triple baskets on your wall with this easy hanging organizer pattern.
See-Through Storage Bin
Use this free sewing pattern to make my flip-lid storage bin with a vinyl window. I like being able to see what’s inside, but you can also decide to use fabric in it’s place.
Miracle Caddy
With pockets and compartments to hold all your items, the Miracle Caddy free sewing pattern is the ultimate basket!
Pixie Basket
Heidi Staples’s Pixie Basket pattern is another one of my favorites.
Hanging Fabric Baskets
If you want more wall storage, these hanging fabric baskets might be just the thing. Top stitch some chalkboard fabric to the outside for labels you can change as needed.
Cute Patchwork Basket
This cute patchwork basket pattern is perfect for Easter or any time!
A-Frame Organizer Basket with Handles
If you want to try a basket with pockets and snaps to close, check out this a-frame organizer free sewing pattern.
Elf Pants Gift Basket
How perfectly precious are these elf pants gift baskets? I love the stockinged legs as a finishing touch. Make anyone’s Christmas just a little more merry with these adorable gift baskets.
Rope Basket Tutorial
Learn how to sew fabric-covered rope bowls and baskets of all sizes. They will look nice as a set or even standing solo.
Bunny Baskets
Learn how to make DIY bunny baskets; perfect for spring decorating or gathering Easter eggs. Just add bunny details to a simple fabric basket!
Diaper Caddy Basket
Need a special place for your young one’s diapers? Here’s a DIY fabric basket tutorial that’s the perfect size for a diaper caddy.
Uses for Handmade Baskets
Here are some of my favorite uses for handmade baskets:
- organizing thread and sewing notions
- use as a fabric box for fat quarters or scraps
- bigger baskets can hold stuffed animals and toys
- place different kinds of snacks inside and keep in the car for after school
- fill with a loaf of bread and a jar of jam (or some homemade cookies) to give to a neighbor or teacher
- organize bathroom items to keep your counter tidy
- stuff with candy or handmade treats to surprise someone who needs some love!
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50 Stocking Stuffers You Can Sew with Scraps: All Free!
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