How to make an oversized easter basket

Make an Oversized Easter Basket

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Supplies

Supplies

Configure wire hangers into a horseshoe pattern using the two straightened hangers to make one long piece, then wrap with lighter wire to secure.

Configure wire hangers into a horseshoe pattern using the two straightened hangers to make one long piece, then wrap with lighter wire to secure.

Measure or eyeball the length of fabric that you will need to cover the handle.

Measure or eyeball the length of fabric that you will need to cover the handle.

Cut fabric in the length that you will need about 5"-6" wide.

Cut fabric in the length that you will need about 5"-6" wide.

Fold fabric in half INSIDE OUT (pin if desired).

Fold fabric in half INSIDE OUT (pin if desired).

Sew fabric straight down the edge, remembering to backstitch at both the beginning and the end.

Sew fabric straight down the edge, remembering to backstitch at both the beginning and the end.

Turn fabric right side out.

Turn fabric right side out.

Feed wiring through the custom cover that you've sewn.

Feed wiring through the custom cover that you've sewn.

Covered handle.

Covered handle.

Attach wiring to beverage tub  handle, making sure that all pointed edges are facing inward and hidden with handle cover.

Attach wiring to beverage tub handle, making sure that all pointed edges are facing inward and hidden with handle cover.

Attached handle.

Attached handle.

Fill beverage tub with packing material...

Fill beverage tub with packing material...

...cover with tissue paper...

...cover with tissue paper...

...then, cover with Easter grass.

...then, cover with Easter grass.

Fill basket and style!

Fill basket and style!

Finish off with ribbon. (Don't forget to tag me in your posts-I'd love to see your creations!)

Finish off with ribbon. (Don't forget to tag me in your posts-I'd love to see your creations!)

  • 1.0 Large Beverage Tub
  • 2.0 Wire Hangers
  • 1.0 Lightweight Wire
  • 1.0yd or Scrap Fabric (Thick)
  • 1.0 Sewing Machine
  • 1.0 Scissors
  • 1.0 Tissue Paper
  • 1.0 Packing Material
  • Misc. Accessories