Picnic Basket

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  Step 1

  For this project, you'll need a basket and a thin piece of wood cut to the same size as the inside of the basket.

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  Step 2

  Cut a rectangle of fabric three times the width of your basket and a few inches taller.

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  Step 3

  Fold the right edge of the fabric in (with the wrong side facing up) by 1/2" and then in by another 1/2" and pin.

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  Step 4

  Repeat with the top and bottom edges too, pining in place.

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  Step 5

  Sew these edges in place.

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  Step 6

  Place in your basket and fold under the final edge until the fabric fits perfectly. Pin and sew the final edge.

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  Step 7

  Make two smaller rectangles to the size of the back and front of the inside of the basket, fold and pin.

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  Step 8

  Sew the two side rectangles to the lining, creating a box shape.

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  Step 9

  Place neatly inside the basket.

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  Step 10

  Using fishing line and a needle, stitch along the top of the lining fabric, stitching it along the weave of the basket.

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  Step 11

  Make sure the lining is all secure.

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  Step 12

  We're not going to make the top of the basket, so get your piece of wood ready.

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  Step 13

  Cut a rectangle of fabric three times the width of your wood and an inch taller at either side.

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  Step 14

  Fold the top and bottom edges over by 1/2" and then by another 1/2" and pin.

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  Step 15

  Pin the top edge too.

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  Step 16

  Sew along these edges.

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  Step 17

  Now fold the bottom edge up, creating a pocket 3/4" the height of the wood, pin the top edge and sew the edge. Pin the side of your fabric and sew.

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  Step 18

  Slip the wood inside the fabric, pin the second edge and sew.

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  Step 19

  Cut two rectangles of fabric double the width of the wood and 4" tall to make straps for the plates.

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  Step 20

  Fold the top and bottom edge over by 1/4", fold the strap in half and pin.

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  Step 21

  Sew along the edges of the straps.

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  Step 22

  Cut one of the straps in half and pin a buckle in between the two edges.

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  Step 23

  Sew the buckle in place.

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  Step 24

  Place the straps in a cross over the plates.

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  Step 25

  Pin the bottom edges of the straps to the bottom of the baking rectangle.

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  Step 26

  Cross the straps over the two plates and pin inside the pocket.

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  Step 27

  Lay the baking on the lid of your basket and try closing it, to make sure the plates are hanging in the right place.

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  Step 28

  Place the plates to one side for a moment.

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  Step 29

  Mark the center of the strap, where it goes under the pocket with an x and drill a hole through the fabric and wood.

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  Step 30

  Tie a length of wire through a cute button and slip it through the hole.

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  Step 31

  Slip a small button on the other side of the board and tie the wire. Repeat for both straps.

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  Step 32

  Stitch the backing to the lid of your basket with fishing line.

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  Step 33

  Make sure it's nice and secure.

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  Step 34

  Cut a length of chain and stitch it between the lid and bottom of the basket to stop the lid from folding back. Repeat at the other side.

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  Step 35

  Cut two rectangles of fabric for napkins measuring roughly 14" x 14", fold over each edge by 1/2" and then by another 1/2" and pin in place. Cut two more rectangles measuring 7" x 11" and fold the top edge over by 1/2" and then another 1/2" and pin in place. Cut two lengths of ribbon measuring 18".

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  Step 36

  Pin the ribbon on the middle of the back of the napkin.

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  Step 37

  Stitch the ribbon in place at the center.

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  Step 38

  Sew the top edge of the half rectangles in place.

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  Step 39

  Slip the half rectangle inside the napkin, placing it under the bottom edge and sides. Re-pin.

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  Step 40

  Sew around the edges of the napkin.

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  Step 41

  Place your cutlery in the napkins pocket.

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  Step 42

  Roll up the napkin and tie the ribbon in a bow.

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  Step 43

  Buckle your plates in place and slip the napkins into the pocket at either side.

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  Step 44

  Fill the basket with treats.

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  Step 45

  Finally, paint the front of the basket with initials if you're hoping to give it as a wedding gift.

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