Thrifted Fabric Project Two

For my second project using my thrifted fabric haul I wanted to use this denim and green plaid to make a fabric bin for the sewing room. These are handy for organizing when you're collecting pieces from your stash, and very simple to make. After measuring I realized I didn't have enough plaid to line the bin, however, so I set that aside for another project.

For the lining I decided to use one of the Spoonflower pieces, a red constituion signature print, and some sturdy scrap box cardboard to give it shape.

I didn't use a pattern for this. I make bins by squaring the fabrics, cutting out four equal-size squares from the four corners to form a + shape, sewing the right sides of both fabrics together with a gap for turning, inserting the cardboard cut to fit each side after turning, and then ladder-stitching the sides. I then cover with lining a piece of cardboard cut to fit the inside of the bin and glue that in place to give it a little more support. I don't wash mine, but if you want to make one that's washable then you can use plastic canvas in place of the cardboard.

Here's how I'll use the bin. This is a good project to use up heavy fabrics like denim (upholstery fabric works really well, too) and novelty prints that don't go with anything else.

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