Sew Along - Fabric Storage "Boxes"

It's January - everyone's favorite organizing season as the new year begins.

One common theme for organizing is storage, and today we're here to offer a solution. Choose your favorite fat quarters to stitch adorable fabric boxes - perfect for holding scraps, thread, binding clips, and even snacks.

You'll Need:

Small Bin

(2) 9" squares fabric
(2) 2-1/4" x 18" strips for binding
(1) 9" square fusible fleece

Medium Bin

(2) 12" squares fabric
(2) 2-1/4" x 18" strips for binding
(1) 12" square fusible fleece

Large Bin

(2) 16" squares fabric
(2) 2-1/4" x 18" strips for binding
(1) 16" square fusible fleece

1. Fuse the fusible fleece square to the wrong side of the outer fabric square.

2. Fold the square in half, fleece side out. Cut 3" squares out of each folded corner.

3. Stitch along the sides using a 1/4' seam allowance.

4. Match the seam on one side with the folded bottom edge to create a boxed corner. Pin the raw edges to secure, and then stitch across using a 1/4" seam allowance. Repeat on the opposite corner.

5. Repeat steps 2-4 with the 9" lining square.

6. Turn the outer bin right side out and tuck the lining inside, matching seams. Pin the raw edges along the top edge.

7. Fold the 2-1/4" x 21" strip in half lengthwise wrong sides together to create a binding strip. Position the binding along the pinned edge of the lining, raw edges matching, and pin to secure.

8. Stitch the binding to the lining side of the bin, starting 2" from the end of the binding. As you approach the starting point of the binding, trim the strip so it overlaps approximately 1". Fold the end of the binding in 1/2" and press to create a finished edge. Tuck the end of the binding into the folded end and pin to secure. Continue stitching to secure the binding to the bin.

9. Press the binding up and then over the top edge of the bin. Pin the folded edge in place. Machine stitch in place to secure the binding. Tip: Choose a thread color that blends with the binding and/or box lining so it doesn't show when you topstitch the binding.

Make the Large Bin

Make the large bin in the same manner, using 16" squares and cutting 4" squares from the corners.

Make the Small Bin

Make the small bin in the same manner, using 9" squares and cutting 2-1/4" squares from the corners.

Jan 9th 2025 Lisa Swenson-Ruble for Sit n' Sew Fabrics