Fabric Whale Basket Templates + Instructions

A whale-shaped fabric basket that works as storage and playful decor all at once. 🐋

This set of physical templates helps you sew a charming whale basket from denim, canvas, or fabric scraps. The sturdy templates trace directly onto your material for accurate cutting—no printing, no gluing paper patterns. Simply trace, cut, and sew.

The whale features a roomy body with a wide opening, sturdy handles or fins, and a cute tail. Use it as a storage basket for fabric scraps, bathroom essentials, diapers, or small toys. It also doubles as a soft toy whale or even a cozy doll bed. The shape stands upright on a shelf or table and looks friendly wherever you place it.

The design works well with upcycled jeans for a rugged look or softer cottons for a gentler feel. Add contrasting lining and batting for structure that holds its shape over time.

Many makers finish one in a single afternoon. The finished basket feels solid yet soft, with clean lines that catch the eye and invite use. Customers often make several—one for the nursery, one for the sewing room, and extras as gifts that always bring a smile.

These templates are built to last through many projects. Trace once, cut clean edges, and create something both useful and full of character.

Order the template set now and start sewing your whale basket today. Turn everyday scraps into a piece that gets used and admired every day.