I wanted a liner for my IKEA SNIDAD basket, so I figured out the measurements, made my own pattern, and used the fabric I already had — even when I didn’t quite have enough. Measuring the Basket I started by measuring the basket itself rather than trying to follow a formal pattern. I measured the diameter across the top, then the diameter across the bottom, since the basket gets narrower toward the base. I also measured the height so I could get a rough idea of how tall the

I made my very first handmade outfit for my toddler — a bright leopard-print top, matching pants, and a scrunchie from the leftover fabric. I’m sharing how the project came together, what I learned as a beginner sewist, and the little details I’d do differently next time.