How To Make Fabric Storage Bins With Angled Sides
Extra storage space is something everyone is looking for in a manner that wont break the bank. Fabric storage bins are an excellent option that is both inexpensive and convenient. With a few materials, you can create this storage option in very little time.
What You'll Need:
- Marker
- Ruler
- Heavy weight interfacing or 3 empty cereal boxes
- Scissors
- 1 yard cotton canvas
- 1 yard quilting weight cotton
- Straight pins
- Matching thread
- Sewing machine
- Bias tape
- Draw a horizontal line about 12 inches long across the stabilizer. On the ends of the line, you'll need to draw two 10-inch vertical lines. On the bottom edge of the vertical lines, draw a 9-inch horizontal line. You'll need to connect the ends of the two horizontal lines to form a trapezoid shape. Repeat this step three times. You should end up with a total of four trapezoids.
- Cut out each of these shapes.
- Draw a square that is 9 inches on the remaining portion of the stabilizer and then cut it out.
- Layout the canvas on a flat surface. Position the quilting weight cotton on top of it with the right side facing down. Pin the fabrics together and lay the five pieces of cardboard atop the fabric. Trace the area around the cardboard, leaving 1/2-inch space from the edge.
- Remove the cardboard away from the fabric and then cut out each piece. You should now have five pieces of each type of fabric.
- Place the 9 inch square piece of canvas on your work surface. Ensure that it is positioned right side up. Place one trapezoid shaped piece of canvas on top, which should also be placed right side down. Align the 9-inch side with one side of the square and pin them together along the 9 inch side. Next, sew them together using a 3/8-inch seam. Repeat this step using the remaining three trapezoids. Do this step with the quilting weight cotton pieces as well.
- Align the 10 inch angled edges of two of the canvas pieces with the right sides together. Pin them together then sew them with a 3/8 inch seam as well. Next, you'll need to sew the remaining angled edges together. You'll know its correct if the box can stand up on its own. Repeat this step using the quilting weight cotton as well.
- Turn the canvas box right side out and lay the 9 inch square piece of cardboard on the bottom box. Position the quilting weight cotton box inside of the canvas, with the wrong sides together. Next, slide the four trapezoids of cardboard or stabilizer in between the canvas and quilting cotton.
- With the bias tape, unfold it and position the center of the tape against the edges of the top of the fabric box. Use pins to tape the top edge of the box on each of its four sides. Stitch the edge of the tape to secure it. Be sure to conceal any raw edges on the top of the box.