Step 1
These collapsible fabric storage boxes are fashioned from one large base
and four sides. They do not have lids. Each piece of the fabric box is
essentially a sandwich of fabric, thin quilt batting, and stiff interfacing.
You could use thin cardboard in place of the interfacing if you do not care
about the ability to throw them into the washing
machine.
Step 2
For each piece, cut two rectangles of your fabric, two of the quilt
batting, and one of the interfacing. Then, put the right sides of the fabric
together with all the other materials in the middle. Stitch three sides of
each piece and then turn it right side out so the fabric covers the batting
and interfacing. Stitch the remaining sides neatly closed. You will now have
five rectangular sides of the collapsible fabric storage box.
Step 3
The next step is to sew the bottom edge of each side to the edge of the
base of the fabric box. Be sure to stitch just the fabric so that the sides
can still fold up and down. After this is complete, stitch bias tape to the
vertical edges of the box sides, leaving an extra length at the top. Use
these lengths of bias tape to tie bows to keep the box sides up when in use.
Step 4
There are different ways to finish your boxes. You can just leave the box
as-is and use it that way. An alternate idea is to edge each of the fabric
box sides with the bias tape and tie them together at each corner. That way,
you can create different size boxes for all of your needs.
Step 5
These collapsible fabric boxes are ideal for storage of small items. To
use them, simply fold up the short sides. Tie the bias tape into neat bows
or knots at the corners.
Step 6
If you no longer need the storage box, you can easily untie the bias tape
and fold the fabric box flat for storing in a closet or on a shelf. These
collapsible fabric boxes are machine washable as long as the fabric you use
is as well.
These collapsible fabric boxes are both easy to create and easy to use.
Attractive and durable, they are a perfect answer to your small storage
needs.
