Are Fabrics and Sprays on Your Baskets?

by Shirley George Frazier on January 21, 2009

fabric on baskets add eleganceMany baskets in your inventory are totally convertible. How many options for changing a basket’s appearance can you count?

  • Fabric lining on the inside
  • Spray painting with a non-toxic color
  • Ribbon wound through the slats just below or around the rim
  • This is good news because if a basket suddenly seems unstylish, you can perform one of the above three tactics to change its look, a better option than storing it in back of your inventory room, taking up space and wasting money.

    Here’s an example of a fabric-lined basket. The pink-and-white material is perfect for anything girly, but what about the men? That’s when you get real innovative and search for fabric that’s male inspired.

    I know what you’re thinking. “I’m a designer, not a seamstress.” That’s okay, because another option is to remove the fabric and use the basket without a fabric liner. Think also about spray painting that basket if you do want color.

    When I made gift baskets for Macy’s customers, I spray painted each basket before bringing them to the store.

    The spring colors of yellow and green put big smiles on everyone’s face as I added pre-purchased products into each basket. If the event was in the fall, I would have spray painted the baskets green and gold.

    Converting baskets to a style that matches your need to dazzle clients is within your reach. How many times do you find yourself changing configurations, or do you “use as is?”

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