When I got married, I made a bunch of table runners for the reception tables. Now, post wedding, I have all these table runners that I don’t intend to use again. I always knew I’d upcycle them into pillows or something and it was time I did something with them. I confess that this project was not my own conception. I saw Danny Seo do a feature on this when he appeared on The Nate Berkus Show. He created bowls out of T-shirts and I have made baskets out of burlap, but the method is the same, so I must give Danny the credit.
Supply List
• A vessel (or mold) to shape your fabric
• Fabric
• Plastic wrap
• Mod Podge. Lots and lots of Mod Podge.
Step-by-Step
Step 1
Turn your vessel upside down (I used an empty aluminum can) and cover with plastic wrap.
Step 2
Cut a piece of burlap to wrap around the can, with enough to overlap on the side and bottom. Temporarily secure with a rubber band, if you’re using a can like I did.
Step 3
As my can was round and I wanted a basket with as little bulk as possible, I snipped wide tabs in the fabric overage to comfortably fold over the bottom of the can.
Step 4
Drench the basket in Mod Podge. I must have used about half a cup, at least, of Mod Podge to cover one can. It was most important to get the overlaps on the bottom completely covered. The rest of the burlap was covered in Mod Podge also to stiffen the fabric.
Step 5
(Picture not shown) Finally, let the basket air dry in a well-ventilated area (because it will smell really, really, really, bad). Dry time will take a while as well. Mine took all night to dry thoroughly. Once dry, remove the can from the fabric. I had to slowly pull my can out as it didn’t exactly slip right out. The plastic wrap clung to the glue, so I had to pull out the can first, and then remove the plastic after. If you use another vessel, you might have an easier time. Anyway, that’s it! The basket should be stiffened from all the Mod Podge. You can use it to hold anything non-food related (of course) and maybe, nothing too heavy either.
Great idea!
Thank you!
These are great! I wonder if it would be risky to put a tea light in them, i imagine the light would be fantastic. Thanks for the like. X
What a wonderful idea! I dropped a tealight in a glass votive holder in one and the candle gave a nice glow. The basket definitely needs the glass holder, but it works! Check out my Instagram photo: http://instagram.com/p/X-gH5dN4hI/
Fab! x
Awesome Idea! This would be perfect for an outdoor rustic wedding! Super cute
I totally agree! ~M.