Today I'll show you how to sew an easy diy storage bin using my free small bin pattern with a fold-over top. So easy to organize your home in style, and they make an excellent handmade present.Scroll down to get your free template.
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Diy Storage Bin Pattern
Back to the diy storage bin - these handy little diy fabric bins will keep just any spot in your home look cute and fresh: your work desk/counter tidy, store coupons neatly tucked in, or tiny toiletries neatly lined up on your bathroom shelves, your sewing notions - all easy to find!
This diy storage bin is lined and reinforced by fusible interfacing to give it some body to keep its shape. It's a great scrap buster and has an easily adjustable height.
SUPPLIES to Sew the Diy Storage bin:
- 2 pieces of 12x8 inch midweight cotton
- 12 x 8 inch of lightweight fusible fleece
- coordinating sewing thread
- sewing machine, iron, scissors, pins, ruler
Diy Storage bin TEMPLATE
This is the template for the small fabric bin that should help you along the way. Feel free to pin, save or bookmark this tutorial, so you'll be able to use it later, too.
A ⅜" seam allowance is included in the template.
FINISHED SIZE of the Diy storage bin
apprx. 3.5″ wide, 3″ deep, 6″ tall (top unfolded)// 4″ tall (top folded down)
This little bin is easily adjustable even when finished: you can adjust the height any time by folding the top over. (So it WILL fit into that messy kitchen drawer, too 😉
SewiNg Steps For Your Storage Bin
2) Apply interfacing/stabilizer to the WRONG side of the outer fabric, using an iron.
1. Place your outer fabric FACE DOWN on an ironing board.
2. Place stabilizer on the fabric, the coating must face down. (this image shows another type of stabilizer, not fusible fleece - sorry!)
3. Cover with a damp cloth to prevent getting interfacing onto the iron
4.Apply iron carefully. Press, up, press, up. Don't glide, to avoid shifting any of the layers!
3) Place the lining and outer fabric right-sides-together. Pin in place. Then stitch using a ⅜ sewing allowance (= 1cm) along the top line:
7) Sew around using a straight stitch and a ⅜ (1cm) seam allowance. Start at the outer fabric, and go around. Leave a 1.5 inch (or a bit wider) opening in the bottom of the lining.
8) Clip the corners to reduce bulk.
BOXING THE CORNERS
10) Make 4 BOXED CORNERS:
11) Repeat on all 4 corners. When finished, you can snip off the excess fabric to reduce bulk.
12) Turn the mini bin right side out.
13) Handstitch or machine-stitch the opening closed.
14) Tuck the lining into the bin and topstitch around the top.
15) If you want to hide the thread ends really neatly, check out this easy sewing tip. My readers love it!
16)Press well - it makes the finished item look so much cuter! And here's your finished fabric bin. Fill it with a bunch of crayons, sharpies, or anything else you can think of. This bin is now home to our Ikea stamping pens.
Done! You've made a beautiful, unique mini bin! You can fold the top over or leave it up. Either way, adorable! I hope you'll enjoy the free template and tutorial.
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Jenny
I do not sew, at this time, but I do knit. I purchased this bag from a vendor at a knitting expo. It makes a wonderful project bag and it is adorable. It looks exactly like the one pictured here, except it has cats instead of birds, and is extremely well-made. Some day, I may attempt to make some of my own.
Damjana
Jenny hi,
so happy to hear that. And yes, go ahead and make one - you'll be surprised how easy it comes together. xoxo,
Damjana
Sum of their Stories
What a brilliantly clear tutorial. I love a lot of photos so I know exactly what I'm doing.
Great little bin too!
Damjana at AppleGreen Cottage
Happy to hear the tutorial is easy to use. Thanks!
Melinda Glover
What a great organizing tool. Would be easy enough to add pockets on the outside or handles. Thanks for the inspiration!
Damjana at AppleGreen Cottage
Melinda,
yes, pockets too, that's a great idea, thanks!
robert & madeline Newton
so very cute and with Christmas coming it is a great idea for a gift ...thank you for the great free pattern for i need cute little things that i can make with what i have ...again thank you and may you have a great day ...
Damjana at AppleGreen Cottage
Thank you!