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Show Wicker Basket Makes Gay Beach Bag 4t s!n 1 -If, ! - LEil w, ill . r I I f 3Wg. I BT EDNA IVULES I JF an invitation to a picnic or a beach party means a mad scramble at f your house for such emergency carry-alls as cardboard boxes or old laundry bags, now's the time to think about acquiring fun-In-the- open gear of which you can be proud, i If there's an old wicker basket in your attic or basement, your ' problem's half solved already. It doesn't matter if its handles are gone cr its top broken, provided there's enough basket left to provide a base for your make-over project ,i A commodious top can be made of fabric, preferably one of the new woven-plastic ones in a bright, gay pattern. These fabrics, which are said to be stainproof and abuseproof are an excellent choice for resisting re-sisting weathering arid rough treatment at beach or picnic grounds. S Although tough, they're flexible enough for cutting and easy handling. , To make a pouch top for your wicker base, first measure the top of v the basket to determine its size. Cut the material to fit Youll need two hems in the fabric. The lower one serves as a strong edge for K sewing fabric to basket. For this use a sturdy thread or cord. n The upper hem provides a tunnel for the drawstring to go through. For comfort in carrying the basket, try a drawstring braided of several strands of soft wool. The size of your fabric top should depend upon the nature or your outings. If you usually carry a bathing suit, towels, and other swim- ming accessories in addition to a thermos and sandwicl bags, then a s large, roomy basket will best serve your needs. A pouch top of gay, pteld woven-plastic material converts an old wicker basket Into a serviceable picnic hamper. |