How to Sew a Christmas Basket with a Lid – BIGcord Tutorial
Create a festive sewn Christmas basket with a matching lid using BIGcord 6 mm sewing cord. The finished basket measures approximately 22 cm in diameter and 10 cm in height. Below you will find the exact cord consumption and the basic sewing process.
Video tutorial
Watch the full step-by-step video tutorial:
Finished size
Diameter: approx. 22 cm
Height: approx. 10 cm
What you will need
6 mm BIGcord sewing cord in the main colour
Red BIGcord sewing cord for the decorative braided edging
Round Christmas lurex cord Ø1 mm – sewn together with the main cord to add a subtle sparkle
Strong sewing thread
Sewing machine with a zig-zag stitch
Scissors
Pins or clips
Cord consumption
Basket / lower part: approx. 250 g = 50 m
Lid: approx. 90 g = 18 m
Red braided edging: 2 × 1.6 m = 3.2 m total
The quantities are approximate and can vary slightly depending on how tightly you guide the cord while sewing and on the exact shape of your basket.
How to sew the basket
Start by forming a small spiral from the main-colour cord.
Place the 1 mm Christmas lurex cord alongside the 6 mm sewing cord and sew both together as you build the spiral. This creates the delicate glittering detail visible throughout the basket.
Sew the cord together with a wide zig-zag stitch, making sure the stitch catches both neighbouring 6 mm cords while also securing the lurex cord in place.
Continue sewing the spiral until the base reaches the desired diameter.
To form the sides, gradually lift the sewn base and continue adding the cord around the edge, keeping the lurex cord running alongside it.
Continue until the basket is approximately 10 cm high.
How to sew the lid
Make a second flat spiral using the same zig-zag technique and sew the lurex cord alongside the main cord in the same way.
Continue until the lid fits the finished basket, approximately 22 cm in diameter.
Finish the edge neatly and secure the end of the cord.
Red decorative braid
Prepare two pieces of red cord, each 1.6 m long. Use them to create the decorative braided edging shown on the Christmas basket. In total, you will need approximately 3.2 m of red cord for these two decorative sections.
Tip
For the cleanest result, use sewing thread in a matching colour and keep the cord relaxed while sewing. Stretching the cord can cause the basket or lid to become wavy or uneven.
This festive basket is perfect for Christmas sweets, small gifts, decorations or seasonal storage.
