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    Home » DIY Projects

    Basket Liners Made with Simple Bandanas

    by Patti Estep · Aug 1, 2018

    Learn how you can easily turn standard bandanas into pretty basket liners for chips or rolls, that can be used over and over again.

    Red bandana basket liners

    Bandanas remind me of my camping days. We wore them on our heads and around our necks. Navy blue and red were very popular, and now you can buy them in a range of colors.  Recently when I was thinking about red, white and blue colors for summer holiday parties, I thought it might be nice to use bandanas for basket liners. They would even be great for fabric bowl covers, especially since many of the parties will be held outdoors.

    Basket liners supplies

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    Of course, you could simply line your baskets with the bandanas. However, if you want to take it one step further consider making these bandana basket liners with shoelaces or clothesline, that you can simply gather and attach to your baskets.

    Bandana Basket Liners Supplies List

    • bandanas
    • shoelaces
    • clothesline rope

    Sewn edge of bandana

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    The process is super simple. 

    Start by turning over the edge of the bandana, enough to fit the size of your shoelace or rope.

    Leave .5 inch open at each end.

    Corner opening of bandana liner

    Repeat on all four sides.

    Clothes end wrapped with tapeIf you decide to use a clothesline, cut each piece about 30 inches in length. Then wrap the ends with a piece of tape to give it a finished look, and keep it from fraying.

    Safety pin on end of clothesline

    The shoelaces are easy to thread through the fabric, but the clothesline needed a little extra help.  A small safety pin will do the trick.

    Cloth basket liner on wire basket.

    To use, simply place the liner in the basket and pull the strings at the corners to gather the material tight.

    Navy bandana basket liner in large handled basket

    You can also bring two corners together and tie them in a pretty bow.

    Inside of basket liners

    I haven't washed mine yet but I plan on washing them in cold water and letting them hang dry. And tie the shoelaces together before washing to keep them from falling out.

    They're fun, decorative, and will provide less mess and protection to your beautiful baskets.

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    About Patti Estep

    Patti is the creator of Hearth and Vine, a home and garden blog filled with projects to inspire your creative side. She loves crafting, gardening, decorating and entertaining at her home in Pennsylvania. When she is not working on a project at home or searching for treasures at nurseries and thrift stores with her girlfriends, you’ll probably find her with family and friends, at a restaurant, or home party enjoying new and different food adventures.

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    1. Tess S.

      December 23, 2024 at 9:48 pm

      This is SO clever and easy enough to make me want to get my sewing machine out again! Thank you for the fun idea!

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      • Patti Estep

        December 24, 2024 at 8:51 am

        ​Thank you, Tess!

        Reply
    2. Carole West

      August 01, 2018 at 9:41 am

      What a fun idea and bandannas come in so many great colors. We actually wear them outdoors when it's hot. I like your awesome basket idea better you made these projects look so easy.

      Reply
      • Patti Estep

        August 01, 2018 at 11:03 am

        Thanks Carole. Bandanas have never really done out of style. I do love all the fun colors they come in, which wasn't the case back in the day. More fun for crafting!

        Reply

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