Hello dear friends! I bring to your attention a method of manufacturing a basket from a strapping tape. All kinds of packages of goods are tied with such a ribbon and you can collect it in almost any store. And so we get started!
We will need:
Banding materials
Scissor tools
Step 1
First of all, you need to cut strips for the elements of the perimeter of the bottom of the basket. The length of the strip is calculated so we take the width of the tape, multiply by 8 +5 mm. In my case, the width of the tape is 12 mm. 12 times 8 and plus 5 mm it turns out 101 mm. Next, bend them, as shown in the picture. And we begin to collect the bottom frame.
Step 2
Having typed the desired length, we connect the tape.
It turns out such a perimeter of the bottom of the basket.
Step 3 we twist the bottom across. Keep in mind that it is better to make the transverse strips a little longer than the width of the basket, plus two sizes per hook. Otherwise, it will be difficult to weave the last longitudinal stripes.
Step4 weave with longitudinal stripes.
Step 5 we cut the tapes of the desired basket height It should be noted that half of the strips will be hooked to the upper square, and half to the bottom. Therefore, cut the half of the tapes less by the width of the tape. Next, bend the upper ends and hook the lower ends. Having hooked everything, we pass through the upper ends of the tape, longer than the perimeter by 7-10 cm.
Step 6 we cut the tapes 7-10 cm longer than the perimeter and braid the perimeter. The entrance of the tape to the side of the basket is best alternated. I skip two tapes at once, and then pull the third, between them, starting from the opposite side. Handles can be made from the same tape and braided with colored nylon reef knot cords. The basket is strong and lasts a long time.