Hi, I’m Clara from Online Fabric Store. Today I’m going to be making storage bins out of fabric and cardboard, These are great for storing stuff like toys or sewing supplies. So let’s get started. The materials you’ll need are: 1 yard each of two coordinating fabrics, I’m using Orange Broadcloth and Premier Prints Rosa Mandarin Dossett, a small piece of chalk cloth, cardboard, thread, pins, a sewing gauge (which is optional), a fabric marker, a box cutter, a yardstick, a rotary cutter and mat and/or scissors, a hot glue gun, and also an iron and ironing board, This box is 12 by 12 by 6 inches high, which is the size I want my box, so I’m just going to cut the flaps off the bottom and the top of the box. I also need a 12 by 12 inch piece for the bottom of the box, so I’ll measure and cut that. Next I’m going to measure and cut two pieces of fabric that will form the sides and bottom of the box. One for the inside, and one for the lining. To determine the measurements, add the bottom width and the height of the two sides. Then, if your box is rectangular, measure the bottom length plus the height of the two sides. Add 10 inches to both these measurements. So for my box, I’m cutting a 34 by 34 inch piece for both fabrics. I also need another piece of the inner fabric which will cover the bottom cardboard insert, so I’m just going to trace around the cardboard, adding about an inch and a half to each side. Next I’m going to hot glue the fabric to the bottom cardboard piece. Set this aside for now. Next I’m going to iron creases to determine where to sew the seams that will form the corners. Fold over one of the sides 10 and 3/4 inches and iron. Fold over another side and iron it, but don’t iron over the first crease. I want the inner square that’s being formed to measure 12 and 1/2 inches, so I’m marking that with pins, folding the fabric over to find the pins on the other side, and ironing it. Then take the two pieces of fabric apart. Take one of the pieces and fold the fabric diagonally, and match up the creases at one of the corners. Sew along the creased line from the corner of the inner square to the raw edge. Repeat this on all corners of both the inside and outside fabrics. With these seams sewn, the fabric forms a box. Trim off the excess fabric. Next I’m going to add a chalk cloth label to the box. First you have to season the fabric by rubbing it with chalk. Then wipe it off, and repeat. I’m cutting my label to be 2 by 4 inches. Place the chalk cloth on the front side of the outer fabric so it’s centered between the seams, and about 1 and 1/2 inches from what will be the bottom of the box. Put a couple dabs of hot glue down to hold it in place. Next I’m going to sew around the edges of the label. You can choose a straight stitch and sew just inside the edge of the chalk cloth, or use a stitch like a zigzag and sew on either side of the edge. I’m using one like this that’s a little more decorative. Next I’m going to put the cardboard into the fabric pieces. So take your outer fabric and make sure the right side is facing out. Put the side pieces of the cardboard into the outer fabric. Then nest the inner fabric inside this. Finally, put in the cardboard bottom piece. Fold the raw edges of both fabrics inward about an inch, and keep on rolling until it’s folded over the edge of the box about 1 and 1/2 inches. You can make these bins in a variety of sizes to fit your needs, and they’ll add style and storage to your shelving. Thanks for watching this OFS project!
i didn't understand any thing !!!!!!!!
I will be trying this, Thank you.
great tutorial going to give this a go
nice!!
i wanna buy a sewing machine like u.. plz suggest me the brand, i will b thankful….
I wish I could have seen exactly what you did. Nice project.
Wow, thanks for sharing! It is very comprehensive. Other begginner sewers need to understand the 10 inches allowance is for the purpose of having enough cloth for clean folding/ tucking at the top of the box. I will try this to cover a toiletry basket, not a box. For me, the steb-by-step tutorial makes the project an easier feat to undertake.
I understood the measurements and the cutting of the fabric but when you said to fold in 10 and 3/4 inches and iron both sides….you lost me. Why 10 3/4 inches?
Hi and thank you so much for putting this terrific video together. For me, it all went by so fast, though. Would it possible to include written directions to coincide with each step in the process? Re-reading is so much easier than trying to rewind. Thanks for considering!
She sounds like a robot
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Where did you cut out the 12×12 bottom of the box from?
I am so excited to make these this weekend. I was searching for some matching boxes for my girl's closet at several stores and none of them had the right color combo needed. Problem solved. I think this is one of the easier tutorial's I've seen on youtube..plus I love that the contrasting inner fabric folds over
Okay, it's a nice idea. But in other channels i normaly understand the speaker, here i can understand NOTHING! I'm German and it would be much better if you would speak slowly and distingtly. Thanks!
What I love is that you can take the fabric off and wash it ^_^
Very clever
I´ve been thinking about something like that for ages! You red my mind girl. Thank you so so much!
Great, thanks
I've been looking all the other DIY fabric storage boxes and was wondering why, WHY!! would people glue fabric to the cardboard. I mean, one of the perks of using it is that you can wash it, making cleaning a lot easier… Ok if you use leather, you can wipe it… But this should be the standard method…
Unless you live in a dust free home.
Then I'm moving with you.
To complicated 🙁
you need to much stuff for this lady. I'd rather buy one than buy all the extra things to make this.
vídeo mal elaborado. não dá para entender a sequencia
Great idea! Thank you!!!
her voice😣😣😣😕😕😕
too much work
it's looks difficult because you talking and doing it very fast
Hi, thanks for the video. I'm using a rectangular cloth that 11 inches by 8.5 inches. What measurements should I take for ironing the creases in step 4. If I iron a rectangle taking a few inches extra on either side how do I sow the creases? Thank you in advance.
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I need to recover a sewing chair. It has a hinged lid, cushioned seat and storage. I know how to cover the cushion. I want the fabric to completely cover the inside and outside of the box and wrap around to the bottom. It will be stapled or glued to the.bottom where the leg will be attached. Can you tell me how to measure to achieve this?
Can this be done with a box that has a fixed/attached bottom? what modifications would be needed?
Damn! You need to be a math major to do this project! I'm sorry but this is way too complicated! You are talking about a FIY project! And you talk way too fast! Slow down please… you lost me.
Thanks! The tutorial I need.
Maybe show a no sew version with fixed bottom. I'm afraid my heavier items won't be safe if I move the box around.
Great Tutorail! do you have a video to show how to make the lid as well? thanks
Washable
why cut the bottom off the box? be stronger with it on.
I don't get it, nope I don't.