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Part 1 in a series of tutorials that teach you how to sew coiled rope baskets. In this video, we show you the ropes, including why certain types are not cut out for baskets.

Part 2 in a series of tutorials that teach you how to sew coiled rope baskets. In this video we cover machine choice, needle, and thread options that yield the best results.

Part 3 in a series of tutorials that teach you how to sew coiled rope baskets. This video introduces how to start a round basket.

Part 3.2 in a series of tutorials that teach you how to sew coiled rope baskets. This video introduces how to start an oval basket.

Part 4 in a series of tutorials that teach you how to sew coiled rope baskets. This video shows how to incorporate scraps of fabric into your basket for unique embellishments.

Part 5 in a series of tutorials that teach you how to sew coiled rope baskets. This video covers the techniques needed to begin rounding the basket's shape, whether square or oval.

Part 6 in a series of tutorials that teach you how to sew coiled rope baskets. In this final video of the series we cover options for how to finish off your baskets.