Fabric Bins

I’ve been busy making fabric bins.  Due to the nature of our shelving (ex-school cupboards) standard size storage containers don’t fit.

The measurement calculations recommended were nearly perfect, although I had to still adjust my height. Making a paper template first is very helpful  (architects’ ‘cast offs’ are perfect) I’m a bit of a ‘cheater’, I cut the outer and the lining together, saving time.

After following the sizing directions suggested above I sewed the right sides together of both the outer and inner bins.  These bins used lots of material, I have a big space to fill!  Fortunately I’ve had stored fabric put aside and unwanted sheets.  I’m also scoring the op shops(thrift) for doona covers and sheets.

Initially I hadn’t intended to use cardboard in between the ‘bags’, but I discovered I needed to for durability. Suggestion is to glue the cardboard and fabric together, but I decided not to. Not keen on cardboard a friend suggested I source local real estate agents for old signage, I was successful!:) (cardboard in pic is template)

Once the ‘bags’ was sewn, I placed the ‘cardboard’ in flat before adding the lining ‘bag’.

Iron down your lining edges before trying to pin, I originally didn’t.  Sewing is quite a tricky maneuver but I managed.

Afterwards I then ‘pop up’ the ‘cardboard between the two ‘bags’.

I’ve made three so far:) My plan is to make enough for all the toys.

Linking up with Jennifer’s 7 posts in 7 days challenge this week.