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DIY idea: cute fabric box

That storage boxes are bulky and bulky is a rumor. The proof is these self-sewn fabric boxes.


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You need this:

  • 64 x 48 cm Dot fabric in green (eg from www.Charlottas.de, 13, 10 Euro / m)
  • 64 x 48 cm flower fabric (eg from www.Charlottas.de, 13, 10 Euro / m)
  • 64 x 24 cm fiber fleece
  • Cardboard and fabric leftovers
  • possibly lace, buttons and Sticktwist
  • Sewing machine and yarn
  • fabric scissors

And that's how easy it is:

1. Cut the 64 x 48 cm strip of fabric. Fold right to right to a size of 32 x 48 cm.

2. Cut the fiber fleece 64 x 24 cm.

3. Place the non-woven fabric on the left side of the fabric so that it half surrounds it.

4. Sew up the long open side.

5. Fold the upper half of the fabric over the fabric / non-woven part and press the fleece flat with the iron.

6. Sew all layers together at the bottom.

7. Fold the floor so that a corner is formed on two opposite sides.

8. Sew about 7 cm from the tip, across the side. Cut off the corner.

9. Turn the box upside down, cover the cardboard with fabric and place in the box as floor reinforcement.

10. Decorate fabric box with a lace border or buttons and embroidery sweater.

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