How to Make/Decorate a Storage Box with Fabric

  • 6 years ago
This is a very easy and simple tutorial on how to make a storage bin from a cardboard box. They are great to use for a baby nursery or just to organize your stuff.\r
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You will need:\r
Box (diaper box works great)\r
Fabric\r
Hot Glue Gun\r
Scissors\r
Measuring Tape\r
Pen \r
Sewing Machine (optional)\r
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Step 1:\r
Choose a box and cut off the flaps.\r
Step 2:\r
Measure the fabric according to your box and cut the fabric.\r
Step 3:\r
Glue the fabric on to the box.\r
Step 4:\r
Cut the fabric at the 4 corners on the bottom and the top. This makes it easier to glue.\r
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You can use the box just like that for organization or add a ribbon to make a cute border. \r
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I will also show you how to make a box liner.\r
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Step 1:\r
Measure the box all around on both sides. Add a few inches depending on how you like the box liner to be. \r
Step 2:\r
Mark the fabric and cut.\r
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Measure each side again + the extra inches you added. (I added 5in extra on each side) Mark them on the fabric\r
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Place the box on the marks and draw the corners on to the fabric.\r
Step 5:\r
Draw two lines out from each corner and cut off the 4 squares of fabric at the corners.\r
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Glue or sew the fabric at the cut corners.\r
Step 7:\r
Place the liner in the box to double check. Fold the edges and glue them for a nice flawless seam.\r
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