Basket for linen is a thing needed in the farm. Despite the fact that home stores are now offered a huge variety of baskets from a wide variety of materials, it is worth keeping in mind that a similar basket is completely easy to make their own hands. Having decided to make a laundry basket on their own, you will have a pleasant time for the creative process, you can create something original and decorate your interior, and also save money. First you need to decide on the materials that you have, and then just follow one of the step-by-step instructions in this article.
Wicker laundry basket do it yourself
Most often for linen used wicker baskets. They are rather durable, look good and do not tear underwear. The process of weaving such a basket is quite simple, so you will probably make it at home.
To do this, it is good to use trees branches - dense solid rods will be required for the frame, and the weaving itself is easiest to do with download branches. Also, if you do not want to use a tree, the frame can be made of wire. For weaving in this case, you can also use metal wire, ribbons or plastic bars.
Regardless of which material you choose, the braid of the basket is universal. Follow the simple step-by-step instructions.
- First you need to make a frame. For a round basket, you should take at least six rods for this. Connect all rods in the center, secure them with wire, thread or glue. Flexible rods from wire can be bent from the base to make the side of the basket. If you have chosen wooden rods, for the frame you will need another twelve single stick length, which you stick or tie to the end of each rod at the base.
- Make sure the frame is durable. After that, start methodically taking it on with flexible rods. Starting with the middle of the base, gradually moving in a circle. It is very easy to do - first spend a flexible rod from the outside of the frame, then with the inner, and perform it sequentially. If the rod breaks, just secure it from the inside and take the next one.
- The edge of the basket can be laid in several layers so that it looks even better. First, just wrap the flexible twist in a circle, and then start taking it out by making some more circles.
- After the basket is ready, it can be covered with varnish or paint in any desirable color.
Basket for linen from boards or cardboard with their own hands
It is very easy to make a basket yourself, using boards, fane or dense cardboard. Surely some similar material could stay in your apartment after repair or large purchases. Depending on what you have a suitable, consider the following options:
- If you have small flat boards of the same size, you may be able to assemble the basket of them on their own without any effort. First, it is necessary to collect the bottom and frame from the boards, then you can set the walls of the basket. To fasten the design, it is best to use nails, although the usual glue can also be suitable.
- If you have a tight cardboard, you can glue the basket of it. For practicality, it is better to take two layers of cardboard. The main thing in this business is accuracy and careful calculations. After you close the basket, it is worth painting, so that she looked better. You can apply any patterns or decorate the basket of beads and ribbons. It is also very important to cover the cardboard basket with a dense layer of varnish - only in this case it will last long.
- If you have a large piece of wood or plywood, but its sizes are not suitable for the basket, you can cut the material. Best of all, of course, ask this to do a man. He will be able to cut smooth boards and copold them with nails - after that it will remain only painting and cover with a varnish such a laundry basket.
Fabric laundry basket do it yourself
Large baskets are very popular now. In fact, they consist of a frame that is worn by a cloth cover. Such a cover is very easy to erase in a typewriter, and the basket itself is very easy and comfortable. Make a basket of fabric can be independently as follows:
- Make a frame for a basket. The easiest way to do it from a dense wire. Upon completion, make sure that all the ends of the wire in the design are securely hidden to avoid risk of tearing clothes.
- Measure the length of the circumference of your frame and determine how many fabric you need for a cover. The easiest way to make a cover is to simply fold the cut of the tissue twice and make two seams - at the bottom and side. It is also necessary to process the edges of the cover. The easiest way to do it all on the sewing machine, you may need a lot of time when working manually.
- Just wear a cover from above on the frame, and your shopping cart is ready.
- If desired, you can make a more complex basket - for example, combine a few tissues in a case, sew pockets for small things or handles for ease of carrying a basket.
As you can see, there are many ways to make your own hands a beautiful, stylish and comfortable laundry basket. Look around in your apartment - for sure you will find a variety of healthy materials that can be given a second life. Creating a basket with your own hands will give you not only a good result, but also a lot of pleasure from the process of needlework.