Reversible Fold-Flat Origami Cloth Basket (1.0)

Tried a new basket making technique over the last couple of weeks. The makeover intervened and it took longer than the day or two it should have.

1. Quilted 2 fat quarters. This prompted a search for fabric markers that would truly disappear. I did finally find some that would wash out but not before I essentially ruined 2 fat quarters. I decided to use them anyway in this experimental basket project.

2. Watched the YouTube video a dozen times to get the origami part right then again to get the sewing part right.

3. Finally, after finishing the makeover project, I decided it was time. Squared up the fat quarters and made sure they were the same size. Pressed and marked on the wrong sides of the fabric where I needed to fold. Did this part with a heat-erasable pen and it did disappear with pressing. Stitched up the short ends of the fabric leaving an opening for turning later. Folded. Stitched up what had previously been the long ends of the fabric. Did it wrong and had to take it out. Restitched. Turned and voila! a basket. Stitched up the opening and top stitched the top of the basket. Pressed then verified that it was reversible and would fold flat.

4. Discovered that I had stitched what would normally be the lining as what would normally be the exterior. <sigh>

5. Photographed!

Version 1.1 is in the planning stages and should be better.

dks, 14 Nov 2025