Ilsa Handlebar Basket Pattern *

The Ilsa Handlebar Basket Pattern by Hemma Design can be made from oilcloth or heavier weight laminated fabric. This bike basket pattern can also be converted to a handy market basket -  Perfect for a bike ride to the farmer's market!

There are two options included with this pattern - a basic basket made with one fabric for outside the bag and a strappy version, made of contrast strips of oilcloth or laminated fabric for the straps.  Finished size is 14 1/2" x 11 1/2" x 6".

Materials Needed:  Yardage give is for 47" wide oilcloth or 42" wide laminated fabric

• Basket - 5/8 yard oilcloth or laminated fabric
• Lining & Trim - 3/4 yard or 44" wide fabric
• Extra firm craft stabilizer - 1 and 1/4 yards
• (4) 1 and 1/2" D-rings
• 3/8" grosgrain ribbon - 2 and 1/8 yards
• STRAPPY BASKET ONLY: Contrast straps -1 /3 yard oilcloth or 1/2 yard laminated fabric and 3/4" or 1" hook & loop tape - 24"
• BASIC BASKET ONLY: Contrast straps - 1/4 yard oilcloth or laminated fabric
• TOOLS: Fabric glue - clear, tacky, & quick dry
• Removable, double-sided tape
• Masking tape
• Clothespins
• Pencil & ruler