Freeport Gatherer baskets by Aunties two ***Florala Location***
Freeport Gatherer Baskets Confident Beginner to Intermediate Sewing Class
Stiff as clothesline, light as a feather, and so much fun to make! These generous fabric baskets by Aunties Two are perfect for market hauls, garden gathering, sewing supplies, or stylish home organization. Made using a clever wrapped clothesline technique with double-sided fusible batting, they create sturdy yet lightweight baskets with beautiful structure.
Important Pre-Class Note: We strongly recommend purchasing all materials and cutting out your pattern pieces before class begins. This allows maximum time with the instructor and helps you complete your project during class. Extra class time may be scheduled for an additional fee.
Skill Level
Confident Beginner to Intermediate This class is suitable for confident beginners and intermediate sewists. Beginners are welcome but may need additional time and instruction to complete the project successfully. Great project for learning the wrapped clothesline technique!
Finished Dimensions
- Large: 16” W x 16” H (41 cm x 41 cm)
- Small: 12” W x 12” H (30 cm x 30 cm)
Fabric & Interfacing Requirements
- Fabric Strips: 3 yards total or 40 strips 2½” x 42/44” (Large) – Bali Pops or quilting cotton (one or two fabrics recommended)
- Double-Sided Fusible Batting: 2 yards (Bosal Duet-Fuse II or similar)
- Clothesline: Approximately 35–45 yards (¼” or 7/32” cotton clothesline)
Tools & Notions
- Freeport Gatherer pattern by Aunties Two (AT249)
- Coordinating thread (strong polyester recommended)
- Walking foot, open-toe foot, or zipper foot
- Wonder clips, rotary cutter, ruler, fabric marking pen
- Standard sewing tools (scissors, seam ripper, iron, etc.)
Pattern Details
This popular Aunties Two pattern includes instructions for two sizes and uses a fun, continuous wrapping technique. Works beautifully with Bali Pops or strip sets for a scrappy look. Creates sturdy, stand-alone baskets that are surprisingly lightweight and easy to sew.
You are purchasing the printed paper pattern and classroom instruction only. You will take home the item you make in class.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | Confident Beginner to Intermediate Sewing Class Confident Beginner to Intermediate This class is suitable for confident beginners and intermediate sewists. Beginners are welcome but may need additional time and instruction to complete the project successfully. Great project for learning the wrapped clothesline technique! |
| Requirements: | Fabric & Interfacing Requirements Fabric Strips: 3 yards total or 40 strips 2½” x 42/44” (Large) – Bali Pops or quilting cotton (one or two fabrics recommended) Double-Sided Fusible Batting: 2 yards (Bosal Duet-Fuse II or similar) Clothesline: Approximately 35–45 yards (¼” or 7/32” cotton clothesline) Tools & Notions Freeport Gatherer pattern by Aunties Two (AT249) Coordinating thread (strong polyester recommended) Walking foot, open-toe foot, or zipper foot Wonder clips, rotary cutter, ruler, fabric marking pen Standard sewing tools (scissors, seam ripper, iron, etc.) |
| Instructor: | Merilee Kennedy |
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