Pinwheel Fabric Basket Sewing Pattern (3 Sizes)

Little baskets for all the little things — made from the fabric scraps you’ve been saving

This Pinwheel Fabric Basket is a fun scrap-friendly sewing project featuring a unique pieced design. Each basket is constructed from 8 fabric pieces — 4 for each side — creating the distinctive Pinwheel design. The finished basket has a square base, rounded opening and a completely reversible construction with no exposed raw edges.

Mix and match your favourite fabrics to create your own pinwheel effect, then use your finished baskets to organise all those little things around your home. With 3 sizes included, they’re perfect for sewing notions, keys, cosmetics, hair accessories, small toys, stationery and more.

Why You'll Love This Project:
• A Great Scrap Buster
• Unique Pinwheel Construction
• Completely Reversible
• Endless Fabric Combinations
• 3 Useful Sizes
•  Included Printable PDF sewing pattern
•  Step-by-step video tutorial included

Pattern Features:
•  Specially shaped pattern piece
•  Uses 8 fabric pieces per basket — 4 pieces for each side
•  Scrap-friendly design
•  Square base with softly rounded opening
•  Fully reversible construction
•  No exposed raw edges
•  Mix-and-match fabric possibilities

Perfect For:
•  Entryway catch-all baskets for keys and everyday essentials
•  Sewing-room organisers for clips, bobbins, thread and notions
•  Vanity organisers for scrunchies, hair clips and cosmetics
•  Nursery storage for small toys
•  Desk organisers for stationery and little supplies
•  Laundry-room organisers for small accessories
•  Bedside catch-all baskets
•  Handmade gifts
•  Scrap-busting weekend sewing projects

Little baskets for all the little things — made from the fabric scraps you’ve been saving.

Choose your favourite scraps, mix your colours and prints, and turn them into a practical set of Pinwheel Fabric Baskets you can use throughout your home.

Everything you need to know before you start sewing:

Finished Size:
SMALL:
Height: 8cm (3 1/8")
Length: 8.5cm (3 3/8")
Width: 8.5cm (3 3/8")

MEDIUM:
Height: 9.5cm (3 3/4")
Length: 10cm (4")
Width: 10cm (4")

LARGE:
Height: 11.5cm (4 1/2")
Length: 12cm (4 3/4")
Width: 12cm (4 3/4")

Pattern Information:
• Pattern template does not include seam allowance
• Number of pattern template pieces: 3 pieces included
PLEASE NOTE: This sewing pattern includes printable pattern templates + a step-by-step video tutorial. Written sewing instructions are NOT included.