Sew a Basket Liner for a Rectangle Basket

Materials and Pattern

Create a basket liner pattern

Debbie Colgrove, Licensed to About.com

• Fabric
• 1/4" wide elastic -- cut to the length around the top of the basket.
• Thread

The Base

• Measure the interior base of the basket.
• Add one inch to the length and the width for a 1/2" seam allowance
• Cut a rectangle base to the measurements.

• Measure the height of the sides by running a tape measure from the base and up over the edge to where you want to basket liner to stop.(Note: Do not be concerned about handles stopping the lining from going over the edge. The gathering allows for ample fabric to go over the edge.)
• Add 1 1/2" to the height measurement. This will be Measurement A.
• Measure the distance around the sides of of the basket. Multiply this distance by 1.5 and add 1" more for the seam allowance.-- This is Measurement B.
• Cut the sides out creating a rectangle that is measurement A by Measurement B.

• Materials and Pattern
• Marking
• Side Seam
• Gather and Join the Side to the Bottom
• The Elastic Casing
• The Elastic
• Optional Trim Addition