Easy, Contemporary Rope Sewing Projects
Sewing yards and yards of cotton rope or clothesline cording together to create baskets, trivets, or bags is not a new technique. Nancy’s guest for this next series creates multifunctional baskets, bags, and coasters for the modern home. She learned to sew at a young age, started a business during high school, and continues to create all the projects for her business while studying Environmental Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. Welcome Lindsey Zinno, who will inspire us with her reinvented rope sewing projects. Watch the first in this two-part series Rope Sewing Reinvented on Sewing With Nancy.
Find everything you’ll need to complete these projects in this Rope Sewing Reinvented Starter Kit from Nancy’s Notions.
The Coaster Basics
The coasters show Lindsey’s simple, yet functional style, using uncovered cotton rope—it’s the first project we’ll show you how to make. Use uncovered natural clothesline rope to create a more contemporary design with a traditional technique. Colored thread gives a stylish look. Learn what supplies and techniques Lindsey uses on today’s new episode of Sewing With Nancy.
Mini Dishes
The next step to rope sewing is making vessels, this mini dish can be used for keys, jewelry, garlic, potpourri, or even to tidy up your desk. Use mini dishes for lavender buds and bobbins. Lindsey shares how she creates the mini dish with decorative details on Rope Sewing Reinvented.
Oval Tray
Once you’ve mastered the art of shaping a rope vessel, learn to experiment with the design. Lindsey’s Oval Tray is purposeful, while having a modern, artistic style. The angle of stitching determines the vessel shape and the inclusion of rope handles increases the functionality. Watch Nancy and Lindsey create this design on Sewing With Nancy.
Rope Sewing Reinvented Starter Kit includes:
- Rope Sewing Reinvented Book with DVD
- Clothesline Rope
- Topstitching Needles, Size 100
- Leather Needles Assortment
- Wonder Clips
- Stiletto
Watch Rope Sewing Reinvented (Part One and Part Two) on Sewing With Nancy online.
For a chance to win a copy of the Rope Sewing Reinvented Book and DVD from Nancy’s Notions, leave a comment sharing which rope project you’d enjoy making.
The randomly selected winner of a copy of the book, The Absolute Easiest Way to Sew from the July 3 post is Shirley C.
Her comment is: That book looks like a must-have for me as a busy grandmother keeping active kids busy all summer—sewing projects that are fast and easy to make.
Happy Sewing,Team Nancy Zieman
Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC.
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Carol Henry
I would so enjoy making the oval tray. It is so unique looking. The small oval dishes would make nice gifts. Thank you Nancy.
Carol Ballard
I want to try the coasters and basket for botiques coming up this winter. This looks like fun projects that should sell well.
Millissa Masters
Ohhhh! Baskets, baskets and more baskets! All different sizes!! Thank you for this opportunity!
Donna Fecteau
I think I would start out easy and try a set of coasters. But I would love to be able to make tote bags whatever size I wanted.
Martha
I’d love to try this! I’d make a basket first, then tote bags for my grand-daughters.
Janice Hobbs
Wouldn’t these be great as sewing room organizers?! I always need help there!
Jackie Lorenz
Love that I could make matching coasters, and oval placemats for my kitchen, …….then baskets
Sheila Perl
I would enjoy making the basket and I would use it for a fruit basket for my dining room table! Thank you!!
Marsha
My quilt group is making coasters/mug rugs for the Seniors Meals On Wheels program. This project looks like a simple, but durable coaster that would be enjoyed. Thanks for the great resource and know these coasters will go to great use.
MoeWest
I really like the oval tray but I would start smaller with a flat hotpad.
diane c
baskets/bowls — they will make great gifts
Linda Gillette
I love the rope tote bag and would get a lot of use from it.
Jade
Nancy’s done it again….made something that looks hard, seem not just possible, but maybe even easy enough that I’ve got to try it! I love the oval tray, it would make a unique, useful gift.
Rosie
I’m sure I would start with something flat to get the feel of doing this. Then I’d love to make the oval basket. It would be a perfect fruit basket.
Sue
Whenever my sister has people over for dinner, she likes to use an unusual bread basket. I would love to make the oval one to add to her collection
Linda Buttera
Gotta have them all. Adorable, fun, useful, and great to use inside and out. Awesome coasters, bowls, totes. Love them!
Judie
The rope baskets would be first on my list because they’d be welcome gifts for any occasion. For a more elaborate gift, the basket would be filled with goodies applicable to the recipient. Sewing supplies for my quilting friends and cookies or baking supplies for others.
Janice Ringer
I think this makes a perfect trivet. A great hostess gift, too.
Susan
One can never have enough baskets. I would love to make a basket to organize sewing supplies. Would make one to hold magazines, also. It is so versatile!
Laura Odenthal
I lolve the oval tray. I’ve always anted to learn this technique! Would love to win but might have to buy the kit if not!
Jean Palionis
I bought all the rope available at my local hardware store, so I am ready to go! This book will be a wonderful help for me. Thank you.
Ruth A. Pray
I would love to make the oval bowl, will start with flat coaster. I watch the episode that Lindsey showed on Sewing with Nancy.
Jan C
I love tote bags, so that is what I will create. Thank you for this opportunity.
Winifred
I love the oval bowl!
Janet Leach
I’ve always wanted to make a rope bowl and bag but the thought of wrapping the cord for a large project was not a happy one. This is just what I need for inspiration. Thanksomuch!
Nancy Matheson
Rope baskets! For sure!
Thanks
Jeri Westerhold
Love this. I’ve made hot pads and a couple of bowls using the fabric strips, but this is so much prettier, cleaner looking and easier. Would love to get more ideas. Cute gift ideas.
Debra Thompson
I would love to make any of the projects, but would start with the oval tray…great gifting for “Christmas in July”! Thank you for Nancy’s giveaway.
Cyndi Duffin
The baskets are so fun! I can think of some great gifts-spa baskets, cloth napkins with a bread cloth cover-the possibilities are endless!!
Thank you for the give away!
Ann West
I absolutely love the tote bag – so durable and able to carry just about anything I want! My granddaughter would love to have one also to make her feel more grownup. Thanks.
Kris Janssen
This is a process I’ve wanted to try but just haven’t made the time for yet. Maybe this is the time. Thanks for all the wonderful videos and help on all these new things.
Noreen
I’ve seen rope projects but never tried one. I’d like to make a rope basket.
Janet johnson
I love the tote bag but I think I’d start on something smaller like a small bowl to hold keys by the back door. Looks like a fun project.
Trisha Lediard
I bought the clothesline with intentions to make this project but didn’t have the instructions or confidence to start it
Sue L
I’ve made the oval basket. My next project is the tote.
beth d.
I would like to make bowls. I could put them around the house for decoration.
Jeanette Prause
I think I will start with an easier project. Four place mats and coasters for my kitchen table.
Using clothes line rope with sunny yellow threads. These will brighten up my breakfast nook.
Thank you Nancy. This will be one of many projects I have learned from you.
Have a wonderful day!
Loree Kaukl
I start rope sewing last year by making 2 bags and a bowl as Christmas gifts. It was a lot of fun. I have rope waiting for a bag for me. I want to learn about dying the rope and would love to make the bag on the book cover.
patricia
I would love to try the oval tray. followed by the bag. I have tried a basket previously, but it is still a UFO. Thank-you for the inspiration to get back to it and more rope projects.
Twyla
The Beginner’s Sewing Guide is just what my Granddaughters need to get inspired to make their own creations! You make it look so easy! Thanks Nancy.
Clovis
Coasters would make great gifts. Thanks for the chance to win.
Joyce
I’d love to make that tote bag! Thanks for showing us these wonderful projects.
Margaret C.
The tote bag looks great and one that can be passed down to my
Granddaughter. What a fun book. I loved new perspectives on old crafts. Thx.
Ennis A Weeks
I watched this online and loved it. Love the trays and the bags!! So nice!!
Paula Fleming
The market/whatever bag would be great for my newly married Granddaughter for shopping, or the beach, a weekend getaway, or anywhere her busy schedule takes her. Really all are great and Thank you for sharing….
Judy Fain
I would love to make the oval trays for my grandsons. With their nautical look it would be a great help for keeping small objects organized on their dressers.
Susan T
Coasters and trivets would be a great starting project for me.
Peggy Bibb
Have always wanted to try to make a bag out of rope. Looks like this book gives excellent instructions!
Jodi Bowlden
what a practical talent. I want to make some bowls to put in the bathroom, and a basket or two for my fabrics.
Karen Patterson
I’ve been wanting to make something out of rope for ages! Wish I had this book to help me do it. I could make nice gifts for all my friends and family!!!
Karen Patterson
I would love to make that bag and some coasters!
Joanie
I like the natural look of these bowls vs. the fabric covered bowls of yesterday. It’s rustic but charming. I would love to try making some.
Debbie E.
I really need coasters these would be perfect
Cheryl Chesnut
I ordered the kit to get me started and I am enjoying it so much. I have gone as far as making laundry hampers and toy baskets for my grandchildren. I made placemats this weekend. You will totally enjoy the technique. As Nancy always said ” The possibilities are endless”.
Emma Carpenter
This is taking rope sewing “One Step Beyond”. Thanks for sharing and extending rope sewing to other projects and for bringing back this good old fashion artwork.. Fabulous!!
Connie Albers
How do I order the book for making the rope coasters and baskets?
Connie Albers
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Nancy Zieman Productions, LLC
Connie,
All of Sewing With Nancy shows that have a book, which was written by Nancy, now include the DVD in the back of the book.
For your convenience I have attached a link: https://www.nancysnotions.com/rope-sewing-reinvented-book-with-dvd.html
Please let me know if I may be of further assistance.
Marti Meadows
Would love to try making the coasters.
Ann
I would love to make the baskets with handles!!! Thank you!
Judy Flanagan
I hated my attempts to make a rug using fabric strips so I believe I could make a small rug using this method that would look much better.
Carla
Would like to learn to make a bowl or basket — with handles.
Peggy Brichta
I was going to say I’d love to make the bowl, but after reading the comments, I’d rather try some place-mats!
Kathy
I see a tote in my future!
Karen
All of them of course! I think a basket to put our rescue’s organic catnip bags in would be my first project.
zoraida
Very impressive what can you do with rope I love it.
Carol
I love the look of rope sewing. I would try the rope tray and the tote bag looks great too.
Peggy V
I would love to make the tote. I purchased the rope after watching this episode on TV, but lost my ambition. Maybe the book will help me get inspired. Thank you for the opportunity to win this book!!!
Vivian Oaks
I’d love the chance to make some storage baskets or anything else that will help me keep things organized in my sewing area. I need all the help I can get! 🙂
wvoaks at comcast dot net
Charlotte D
Id love to make the bowls for starters. I have wonderful sewing gadgets to fill them with. I have bought the supplies already, but I need help learning the technique. This is exactly what i have needed. All of the projects are incredibly beautiful. They are like art projects.
Karen Tucker
Rope Baskets! What a wonderful idea.
Gail Beam
I like all of the rope projects, especially the totes and bowls.
Aimee Nusz
I love the contemporary look plain old clothesline gets with this technique! Those trays and bowls are wonderful for storage that looks great.
Debbie
I would just like to try anything
Bridget
I would love to make the rope baskets. Anything basket or bag is for me!
L Watson
I like the bag with handles, it looks like the perfect companion for the beach.
Pam
I like the bag with handles and the coasters.
Linda Coletta
I would love making a rope bowl to use in my sewing room. I collect pieces of thread, yarn and ribbon to use with my embellisher.
Sarah
I like the tote bag, it looks like a great thing to put your book, sun glasses, and beach towl in.
Lee Ann Wagner
I would like to make small bowls from rope. I think they would be very useful and a nice decorative touch.
Roberta A.
Any of the projects would be fun to make. I’d probably start with a basket and then a purse.
Michele W
Love the idea of rope sewing using a machine. I did rope sewing years ago but we did it by hand. This would be eons faster and a great idea for gift giving.
E. Watson
I would like to make the oval tray. However, I would probably start with the coaster. 🙂
Doreen Linehan
I’d make a basket for the grand-dog’s toys.
Starla
I saw the first episode of this series today and am excited to tray some of the projects!
Terri Robinson
This book on rope projects sounds like a great way to get started on rope projects. I’m sure I can learn a lot from it. Gosh how great would it be to have it for myself.