This cute fabric basket with an easy close drawstring can be used for things like toys, a mini diaper bag and more. It's a great baby shower gift! This post contains an affiliate link.
I started browsing online for a tutorial and found a darling drawstring fabric basket!
How great would a few of these be for storing toys? The tutorial was simple to follow and would be really easy to size up to make a bigger basket. You could even make a large one and add shoulder straps for a little backpack of some sort!
I quilted the outside in simple straight lines and used two fabrics that I've had for quite awhile. The fox print is from Joann's and the polka dot was on clearance at Walmart for $1/yard last year. I really wish I had purchased more of it. I mean, $1 a yard? Why didn't I buy the entire bolt?
Cinched up tight, this will be one gift bag that isn't tossed or re-gifted!
You can see the full tutorial to make this fabric basket from Threading My Way
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Valerie says
Is there a trick to getting your bag to sit tall instead of falling into the basket? It looks like your sits taller than the ones in the tutorial and I am wondering if there is a way to replicate that? Thanks! Love the bag 🙂
Brandy says
Hi Valerie! Mine is sitting taller because I had a blanket inside to give it some shape for the photo. Just so that you could see what it looked like when it was filled with things. So if you have things inside your basket it will sit up taller. Hope that helps!
Lindsey says
I made one of these and I'm having trouble getting it to close fully at the top. It seems with the suggested channel size for the drawstring that it gets to bulky to folly cinch up. Does your close all the way?
Brandy says
Hi Lindsey! The ones I made cinch up pretty tight, but I kind of eye balled the channel size for the drawstring and it could be a little wider than the original pattern? I'm thinking that might be the reason.
Jenna Taylor says
Any chance you have a final bag size of the drawstring bag? I'm trying to decide if I need to make it bigger for more of a diaper/day bag for a mom to be!
Brandy says
Hi Jenna! I gave this as a baby shower present last year so I don't have it in front of me to measure anymore. I'm sorry! It definitely wasn't big enough to use as a diaper bag though. It would need to be about twice the size in both directions. Sorry I couldn't be of more help! It's a super cute style for a diaper bag though!
Megan Candora says
What all did you do different from the original tutorial. I like yours much better.
Lori says
Such a great project! I wish I'd make more time to sew, I miss it! Thanks for sharing at Dishing It & Digging It!
Theresa @DearCreatives says
I really love the fabric and how your sewing project turned out. Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight party. Pinned & shared.
Brandy says
Oh, thank you Theresa!
Organized 31 says
What a lovely basket and the towels coordinate perfectly. Thanks for sharing at the #ThisIsHowWeRoll Link Party.
Helen Fern says
What a great gift idea - I'd love to have you share at the DIY party!
http://www.pleasuresofthenw.com/diy-party-2/
Katherines Corner says
your fabric choice is so cute. What a lovely way to give a gift too.thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. Pinned xo
handmade by amalia says
This is lovely. And such pretty fabrics.
Amalia
xo
Courtney's Cookbook says
This is so cute! Perfect for both personal use and to make as a gift-- I love it!
Brandy says
Thank you so much Courtney!
Amy Johnson says
Super cute! I love the fabrics
Amy Betts says
What a great idea, and I love your fabric choices! I have several baby gifts to give soon, and I think I will definitely have to make some of these to use as the gift bags!
Brandy says
Thanks so much Amy! They are really fun to make and was such a hit at the baby shower!
Martie says
What a truly adorable, and useful, gift!! I love the fabrics you used. And how awesome that the blankets match! I might have to try this myself. Love it! 🙂
Brandy says
Thank you so much, Martie!
Linda says
What a great gift idea!! I've got a few showers coming up - may have to break out my sewing kit! Thanks for sharing on Totally Terrific Tuesday 🙂 🙂
Crochet Hooks says
such a great baby shower gift! love the fabrics you used as well. Someone will be happy!! I need one of those fabric drawstring baskets - they are so cute - maybe a couple of them....
Rin says
Hi Brandy - I totally agree with you on that amazing moment when you find two fabrics in your stash that coordinate perfectly! Your pick looks fab on the drawstring basket bag.
I love your idea of making a gift which stores other gifts. I made a list of practical handmade baby shower gifts (http://www.sewinlove.com.au/2016/01/10/10-homemade-baby-shower-gifts-mamas-love/) earlier this year, and I think a reusable bag like this would make a very handy gift indeed.
Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says
Super pretty and what a great, practical gift for a new mom. It makes me want to work on my sewing skills! Visiting from Two Uses Tuesday.
Brandy says
Thank you Victoria!
Pam @Threading My Way says
What a great idea to include two gauze blankets and give as a Baby Shower gift. Love how your fabric basket turned out. Thanks for the link back to my tutorial. Would you mind if I included one of these photos in a future blog post, of course linking back and crediting you?
Brandy says
Of course, thank you!!
Elle Hedley says
Do you sell these Brandy?
Brandy says
Hi Elle, currently I do not have any items for sale. Unfortunately I just don't have the time!