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Fabric Scrap Basket Pressing

May 12, 2009

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As an aside to my Fabric Scrap Basket tutorial, I thought I would talk about how I get my sides so crisp and square.  I press.  A lot.

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When I first finish sewing the basket together, this is what it looks like.  Very rounded from the top.  Not very “basket” like in the boxy sense.

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First I start by folding the sides in toward the center and pressing with the iron along what would be the bottom edge.  When I’m pushing the side into the center, I make sure to push it in only so much as to have the end of my sewing of the side be where the bottom edge is.  I know, sounds confusing.  Blow up the picture and see what I mean.

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Then I fold the sides to each other and press the corner seam.  Really well.  On all four corners.

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Finally, I lay it on its side and iron the sides to help with any wrinkles.  This helps to give it a nice, crisp look.  Some of it of course has to do with my using a stiff sew-in interfacing, but even with softer batting you should be able to have it sit a little more like a box with square edges, instead of round.  Cause then that wouldn’t really be a box, would it.

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Then of course you’re suppose to stuff it with all sorts of fun stuff.

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…it’s so hard to get anything done with views like this sitting in front of me while I’m drafting and typing.  Maybe it will rain tomorrow.

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Just in case it’s a day or two before I post, I have to share my son and his scrap pile.  Moments like these make three sleepless nights worth it.  My little man is on the mend and I’m looking forward to a good half-way decent nights sleep tonight.

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  1. Momma Mary says

    May 12, 2009 at 5:06 am

    new pattern??? ooh!
    sweet Brice! perhaps some day we will all have a flickr group: our boys who sew.

    Reply
  2. clare's craftroom says

    May 12, 2009 at 6:41 am

    What a gorgeous photo of your little one . I forgot to tell you earlier I so love your little sewing machine .

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  3. Christina Lowry says

    May 12, 2009 at 10:21 am

    Maybe I should try making a fabric basket… once I have finished swapping rooms…
    The view is lovely, is that your backyard? I would be day deaming half the day away and then some. You son looks adorable! What a great place to have a sleep. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to sew, sew, sew and then just fall asleep, have a nice little nap like this, then wake up and sew some more?! :)

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  4. Rebekah says

    May 12, 2009 at 11:14 am

    My son loves pulling down all my ribbons (and I have a lot…check it out at http://www.justformesewing.com/?pageid=28) throwing them up in the air and letting them rain down on his head. My older son loves sewing with my decorative stitches on a piece of fabric. They’re so fun!

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  5. Bebesboutique says

    May 12, 2009 at 12:29 pm

    OMGoodness I LOVE the picture of your little one asleep in the scraps. LOL

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  6. Giddy for Paisley says

    May 12, 2009 at 3:21 pm

    I can not believe you said you would like rain tomorrow. I want all the sun I can get right now, bring on the heat.
    I am so glad Brice is feeling better. He is such a cutie pie.

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  7. connie says

    May 12, 2009 at 3:44 pm

    I will have to try and make one of these boxes. It would be so handy. Oh, My that is a sweet photo of your boy. Don’t you feel like that sometimes when you are working putting fabrics together? :-)

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  8. Sarah says

    May 12, 2009 at 9:59 pm

    it looks so great! I need to get some stiff interfacing so I can make one. looks great

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  9. Nanette Merrill and daughters says

    May 12, 2009 at 10:01 pm

    Nice job christina. Pretty and functional.

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  10. Fine Hand says

    May 12, 2009 at 11:30 pm

    Thanks for the added instruction on the fabric baskets..they are still on my “must make” list! your son looks so sweet in that photo – what a cutie-pie.

    Reply
  11. Katja says

    May 13, 2009 at 7:11 am

    I stumbled upon your blog via Chickpea Sewing Studio and I wanted to let you know that I really love your stuff/style! It looks all very well made with lots of love put into it. . I’ll definitely check your blog out regularly!

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  12. annayama says

    May 13, 2009 at 12:38 pm

    My fabric baskets will never be as fab as yours. I’m a little allergic to the iron. ;P Love the little man stash. Hope all has been well with your. phew move over, work started, car bought, one guilty mummy one happy kid.

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  13. Wildflower Studio (Michelle Dransart) says

    May 13, 2009 at 3:19 pm

    I love your basket! I need to learn how to make one of those, you did a beautiful job! And what an adorable photo of your son sleeping with the fabric! Made me smile…

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  14. freefun0616 says

    October 28, 2009 at 12:18 pm

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  15. Sew I Did It Myself says

    February 22, 2010 at 11:44 am

    How sweet… the little guy
    Love the box/basket too
    Hugs,
    Rebecca

    Reply
  16. Who "NEW" Creations says

    November 20, 2011 at 1:43 pm

    Your boxes are terrific, very clear instructions. Thanks for the tip. I am your newest follower.

    Reply
  17. Pretty Little Things says

    November 4, 2012 at 10:54 pm

    this is great!

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  18. Ravyk says

    December 4, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    I love these! I’m making some to house all my handmade xmas gifts this year. :)

    Reply
  19. legato1958 says

    May 2, 2013 at 9:15 pm

    Great thing to keep in mind!! I like your crisp look!
    Thanks for this and your basket tutorial!

    Susie

    Reply

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