You'll need for a 15 cm x 10 cm x 15 cm box:
Here's a picture of the finished product. It's perfect for jewellery or make-up. I've even met some who use it for bread at the dinner table, so it can be used for many things. The fabric used here is just some random leftovers I had, so you can practically use anything you like - as long as you find it pretty.
Piece one:
Draw a square 15 x 15 cm. Then add a sqare to the bottom, which is 10 cm broad. Draw diagonal lines in the 'bottom' square, and you'll have you 'piece 1'.
Here you do the same, but just in a narrower version. Start drawing a 10 x 15 cm square and add a 15 cm broad square at the bottom (I hope the drawing does most of the explanation). Draw the diagonal lines in the 'bottom square' and you have your 'piece 2'.
Now when you've made your pattern in paper, you should cut them out, and transfer them to the fabric. Add 1 cm seam allowance! Cut 2 of each on bot fabric #1 and fabric #2, and 4 pieces of each in the interfacing.
Uh, I've done it the lazy way - I cut the interfacing after ironing it... hehe. Well, both ways goes. :)
You have to cut it either way, as you can see. It's really a good thing to have a roller-knife and a cutting-board for this (which I got after making this tutorial).
Now you sew a fabric #1 box and a fabric #2 box. A smaller piece should be attached to a bigger piece, and then a small and a big again. You should begin at the top, and end in the bottom point. If you feel unsure, you should use pins to hold the fabric pieces together. (pins are always good!)
When you've sewn a box-piece, you should cut the corners and the bottom point as shown, to avoid 'lumps'. Cut as close to the thread as you dare.
Fold the top, and you have a finished box. It's rather easy, yes? :) It's perfect as a gift. I've just given some away as christmas gifts. :) They were very well received.
Here it is again filled with stuff. Hope you're inspired to make one or more yourself. Happy sewing.
