Cloth Wipes and Basket – Free PDF Sewing Pattern

Ready to swap disposable cotton pads for a washable, pretty, handmade version?

With this free PDF sewing pattern you can sew a set of reusable cloth wipes plus their matching little storage basket.

It is a genuinely useful everyday project: bathroom, changing table, skincare routine or any small zero-waste habit.

✨ A practical, beginner-friendly project

The wipes are quick to sew and a perfect way to use up small cotton and terry scraps. The basket keeps everything tidy and looks good sitting out.

🧶 What you need

• For one wipe: 1 cotton square 12 × 12 cm (4¾ × 4¾ in)
• For one wipe: 1 terry square 12 × 12 cm (4¾ × 4¾ in)
• Basket outer: 2 fabric squares 23 × 23 cm (9 × 9 in)
• Basket lining: 2 fabric squares 23 × 23 cm (9 × 9 in)
• Basket body: 2 squares of fusible interfacing (Vlieseline H250 type) 23 × 23 cm (9 × 9 in)
• Matching thread
• A sewing machine

📐 Recommended fabrics

• Printed cotton, poplin or cretonne for the decorative side of the wipes and the basket
• Terry fabric for the absorbent side of the wipes
• H250 fusible interfacing to give the basket structure

💡 Ways to use them

• Reusable make-up remover pads
• Baby wipes
• A small bathroom basket
• A handmade baby-shower gift
• A zero-waste project that uses up your scraps

📏 Sewing level

🟢 Beginner — straight seams and simple assembly.

📦 What's in the PDF pattern

• The pattern to print in A4 (2 pages)
• Seam allowance included

🔥 Instant download

Order it for free and you receive an instant download link.
No shipping: you can start sewing straight away.

The video tutorial

The video is in French, with English dubbing and English subtitles available on YouTube.