I have been busy making nursery accessories for a very dear friend's daughter. The daughter who happens to be a good friend of my daughter #1 asked if I would make some fabric hampers and basket for their new baby. I of course said yes, thinking it would be lots of fun and super easy.
Well I always seem to underestimate projects, supplies and etc. She asked for 2 fabric hampers and 4 fabric baskets, all to fit an older entertainment center that they were converting for their nursery. They had grey and mint picked out for nursery colors. After a few emails back and forth we came up with some grey and mint chevron fabric and some elephant fabric from Premier Prints.
The first laundry hamper took me 3 nights, the second one only one evening. Once I got things figured out the process was much smoother!
For the fabric baskets I used a pattern from Noodlehead. I love this divided basket pattern. Not only is there a divider on the inside, but there is also an outside pocket for the basket.
I made two baskets with the original pattern size 7.5in wide by 8in tall x 11in deep. This size is perfect for diapers, wipes, ointments etc.
I then adjusted the pattern and made a larger size that was 11in tall 11in wide and 17in deep. I omitted the outside pocket for this version. I think she was planning on using these baskets to store baby clothes, sleepers, burp cloths etc.
And then added the outside pocket for the next version:
I also made another coordinating large basket that did not have a divider. This would be great for larger items such as towels, blankets, crib sheets etc.
Put it all together and the set is adorable:
Well I always seem to underestimate projects, supplies and etc. She asked for 2 fabric hampers and 4 fabric baskets, all to fit an older entertainment center that they were converting for their nursery. They had grey and mint picked out for nursery colors. After a few emails back and forth we came up with some grey and mint chevron fabric and some elephant fabric from Premier Prints.
The first laundry hamper took me 3 nights, the second one only one evening. Once I got things figured out the process was much smoother!
For the fabric baskets I used a pattern from Noodlehead. I love this divided basket pattern. Not only is there a divider on the inside, but there is also an outside pocket for the basket.
I made two baskets with the original pattern size 7.5in wide by 8in tall x 11in deep. This size is perfect for diapers, wipes, ointments etc.
I then adjusted the pattern and made a larger size that was 11in tall 11in wide and 17in deep. I omitted the outside pocket for this version. I think she was planning on using these baskets to store baby clothes, sleepers, burp cloths etc.
And then added the outside pocket for the next version:
I also made another coordinating large basket that did not have a divider. This would be great for larger items such as towels, blankets, crib sheets etc.
Put it all together and the set is adorable:
Hint: Don't bother using fusible fleece as the pattern suggests. Instead I used Soft and Stable. This stuff is the absolute best!! It sews like a dream and is soft and stable just like it's name!! It's a little pricey but well worth every penny you spend on it.
I took a guess on what this set would cost based on Etsy prices and I came up with $620! The cost to make them was about $260! I do hope the new mom loves it as much as I do! Who knows I might put these up on my Etsy site....
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