Fabric Storage Box Tutorial

You'll need for a 15 cm x 10 cm x 15 cm box:

fabric #1 35 cm x 55 cm
fabric #2 35 cm x 55 cm
approximately a yard of interfacing - the harder, the better it'll hold.
Scissors
ruler or measuring tape
paper
pen or pencil
sewing machine is preferable
an iron

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.

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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'.

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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'.

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Here's a picture of the materials I've used. Very simple really. :)

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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.

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Uh, I've done it the lazy way - I cut the interfacing after ironing it... hehe. Well, both ways goes. :)

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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).

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Now you should have 8 pieces of fabric, all with interfacing on.

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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!)

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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.

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Now you should have two boxes like this.

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Turn one of the boxes inside out and...

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...put them inside each other like this.

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Fold the edges, so there is no more raw edges, and pin them like on the picture.

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Sew the edge as close to the edge as possible.

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Then you should have a box like this.

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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.

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Here it is again filled with stuff. Hope you're inspired to make one or more yourself. Happy sewing.

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Comments

parnuuna - Rating 5

Fri 15:15 23/September-11

"Thank you, rainbowfaces :D"

rainbowfaces - Rating 5

Fri 10:53 23/September-11

"love love love it,thanks for sharing"

Parnuuna - Rating 5

Fri 9:35 10/June-11

"Rachel - thank you for showing your fabric box. :) I'm happy that we could help you organize. :D"

rachel - Rating 5

Fri 6:36 10/June-11

"thankyou for this my attemot is just here! http://karmacraneswaperbot.blogspot.com/2011/06/fabric-boxes.html"

parnuuna - Rating 5

Sun 7:12 5/December-10

"Thank you very much, misscaritas. :)"

misscaritas - Rating 5

Sat 0:18 4/December-10

"thanks for this wonderful tutorial!!!!!!! Your explanation is very easy to understand and this tutirual very useful."

rozer - Rating 3

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Parnuuna - Rating 5

Fri 18:19 22/October-10

"Yay, thanks for your feedback. :) I use the boxes for everything too. :)
I've made some big ones for magazines. And I recall I used 30 cm x 25 cm. I'm currently away from my home, s I can't measure them. But take the things you want to have in your boxes, and add 1 or 2 cm. And use good interfacing for bigger boxes :)"

karen - Rating 5

Thu 18:47 21/October-10

"Hi,thought that this tutorial was ab fab,have made 2 already.would like to make a bigger box,what size should i cut out?hope you can help.Thanks again.karen."

karen - Rating 5

Thu 18:47 21/October-10

"Hi,thought that this tutorial was ab fab,have made 2 already.would like to make a bigger box,what size should i cut out?hope you can help.Thanks again.karen."

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