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How to Make a Rope Basket (Simple DIY No-Sew Baskets)

Discover the art of crafting with this easy and enjoyable tutorial on creating a no-sew rope basket using a hot glue gun and simple materials like cotton rope and a pillowcase. This stylish and functional project is perfect for enhancing various areas of your home, providing both beauty and practicality.

Let’s delve into the crafting world and transform the end of your rope into a stunning and useful creation.

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How to Make a Rope Basket

How to Make a Rope Basket

The best way to get started with this tutorial is to acquire the materials you will need for this project. You can find most of the items you need at fabric stores, hardware store, online, or even at the dollar store. 

When you find the supplies to make a jute rope basket at the dollar store, picking up extra supplies to be safe won’t cost too much money.

Plus, you may decide to make some DIY rope bowls after you are done with this project.

No need to look up a rope bowl tutorial, just use this same method for rope placement that you learned here to create fabric rope bowls or for adding rope to the base of the bowl.

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Materials

Pillowcase You could also use fabric strips for the rope basket bag or choose to not use a fabric insert.

The main thing to keep in mind here is that without the fabric piece inside you will not be able to see the inside of the basket.

The sides of the rope basket will be blocked but the rim will be showing. 

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Hot Glue Gun & Glue Sticks The amount will depend on the size of the basket and which type of rope you use. 

Scissors To cut the fabric and the rope for your basket. 

Dollar Store Basket– Whichever size or shape you choose is completely up to you. I had so much fun creating a circle basket for this post that I also created an oval basket just last week. So feel free to stock up on supplies for future DIYs. 

Basket

Rope– Any kind of rope such as macramé rope or Jute will work. The amount of rope you will need for this project will depend on the size of the basket.

I lean on the side of buying too much rope to make sure that I have at least enough rope for one project. 

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Instructions 

Step 1

Plug in your hot glue gun and allow it to warm up.

Step 2

Whether you’re upcycling or opting for a budget-friendly Dollar Store pillowcase, line the basket with the inside facing inward and the colorful side out.

How to Make a Rope Basket

Step 3

Pull the pillowcase edges over the sides of the basket, pressing down on the insides for good coverage without excess material.

Trim off any surplus fabric.

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Step 4

Cut a piece of rope to tie around the basket’s rim, keeping the pillowcase fabric in place for easy removal during washing.

How to Make a Rope Basket

Step 5

Start wrapping the base of the basket in rope, adding a glue line to ensure secure adhesion. Hold the rope in place, being cautious not to accidentally glue the fabric when reaching the rim.

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Step 6

As you ascend the sides of the basket, maintain a consistent tension in the rope, guiding it with deliberate movements.

Take a moment to assess the alignment, making slight adjustments to guarantee a symmetrical and visually pleasing result.

Laundry Basket Liner

Optional Supplies & Upgrades

Use a different type of rope, such as a macrame cord, cotton cord, or a sash cord, for an easy way to customize this basket.

This DIY rope basket is so easy to customize that you could use new rope or make use of every last inch of loose rope you have lying around.

Even a clothesline rope from a cotton clothesline would work to create this easy craft. 

Enhance your basket with creative touches such as tying a pretty bow on the side or gluing ends evenly.

These rope baskets also make a great gift basket for holiday gifts.

Experiment with beads, and a leather punch for decorative holes, or if you are up for hand sewing, use strong thread to customize your fabric basket with the name of your recipient. 

Sewing projects have never been my thing but if your sewing skills are strong you can customize the scrap fabric with a zig zag stitch, a straight stitch, or even sew on a little handle at the end of the rope.

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Use embroidery thread to make larger baskets that you can use as storage containers or sew rope baskets to use as an Easter basket.

When making your own rope baskets to hold Easter Eggs, you can use pastel fabric scraps to craft a bunny or egg at the bottom of your basket.

DIY How to Make a Rope Basket

This project makes a great under-the-sink laundry basket.

How to Make a Rope Basket

Whether you’re crafting your own baskets for housewarming gifts or adding a pretty basket to your living room, this DIY project allows you to create beautiful and functional items with just a little bit of effort. 

DIY no sew project.

More Easy DIY Projects You’ll Love

If you are a big fan of no-sew projects and are not even sure what the foot of your sewing machine is for, you will love these No Sew Farmhouse Curtains. 

If you want to try an incredibly easy hand sewing project you may enjoy learning how to upcycle a skirt into a purse.

This is a great way to reuse the kid’s old clothing. 

How to Create a Rope Basket

The only thing I love more than DIY projects are DIY upcycles and this trash-to-treasure tray is one of my favorite ones yet.

Although I loved this tutorial that shares how to upgrade an old lamp into a garden lantern and I think you will too.

How to Create a rope basket

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DIY Rope Laundry Basket
Yield: 1 Basket

How to Make a Rope Basket

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Learn how to make your own rope basket with this easy to follow no sew DIY tutorial.

Materials

  • Jute or Rope of Your Choice
  • Basket
  • Pillow Case or Fabric

Tools

  • Scissors
  • Hot Glue Gun

Instructions

  1. Plug in your hot glue gun and allow it to warm up.
  2. Line the basket with the inside of your pillow case or fabric facing inward and the colorful side out.
  3. Pull the pillowcase edges over the sides of the basket, pressing down on the insides for good coverage without excess material.
  4. Trim off any surplus fabric.
  5. Cut a piece of rope to tie around the basket's rim, keeping the pillowcase fabric in place for easy removal during washing.
  6. Start wrapping the base of the basket in rope, adding a glue line to ensure secure adhesion.
  7. Hold the rope in place, being cautious not to accidentally glue the fabric when reaching the rim. As you ascend the sides of the basket, maintain a consistent tension in the rope, guiding it with deliberate movements.
  8. Take a moment to assess the alignment, making slight adjustments to guarantee a symmetrical and visually pleasing result.

Notes

Use any rope or basket that you want for this project!

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ellen beck

Wednesday 18th of April 2018

This is really clever. I would have never guessed there was a plastic basket under there. I also love the lining you used and how it could be customized.

Terri Beavers

Sunday 28th of January 2018

That is so cute. I'm planning to make some rope flower pots so I'll have to try one or two of these too. I can't ever seem to have enough baskets for organizing.

Nancy

Saturday 27th of January 2018

WOW! This is super adorable. I think it would be a great storage solution for any space really! They are cute too. I am going to have to make one ASAP!

Amy

Thursday 25th of January 2018

That is really cute! This would be perfect for my teenager to make for her room. It'd be great for the college dorm room too! Inexpensive and cute!

Kathy

Thursday 25th of January 2018

This basket turned out great. I love the whole idea of a rope basket. I need to make a few of them myself.

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