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Fabric Box Tutorial Update
This post just shows how I did the sides, you can check out the original post for more information.
You can put the enclosed seam on the outside…..or on the inside.
Right away you will notice that this box is……tall! I love to experiment.
Here I am marking the corner…..yes, I did 4 inches……less would have made a shorter box. Stitch on the marked line. Do all four corners.
The original Fabric Box post was here and I had quite a few questions about how I did my seams, several people were no-reply bloggers….if you didn’t get a email from me….that is you, so I decided to make another one and take some photos.
Here is the box before trimming off the corners.
Scant ¼ inch seam
After stitching the seam you will cut off the corner. I trim it a SCANT 1/4 inch from the stitching so it will be easier to encase.
Here is what the box looks like so far.
Now I have turned the box right side out.
We are going to sew a seam on each side.
Note: the white line I drew is NOT the stitching line, that just shows the bottom of the box.
Looking at the photo above you can see that I just kind of started sewing the seam where I thought the bottom of the box would be. I used a little bit larger than a 1/4 inch seam to make sure I enclosed the raw edges of the seam.
Sewing the seam, ( I turned the piece so you could see the stitching better).
Here you can see the inside seam is enclosed on the right. The left seam hasn’t been stitched yet.
Now you just sew down the sides and add a button. I hope this really helps you see how I changed the fabric boxes and if you still have questions just ask.
Here are a couple new fabric baskets that I have made. One even holds my Aurifil thread!
Pin this for later! Fabric Basket Tutorial
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Carol
November 11, 2018 at 2:20 pmThanks for your tutorial can’t wait to make some for my sewing room
Nark Royer
October 17, 2018 at 1:44 pmBeautiful project and gift. Thank you for Sharing AND for have a PDF file to use.
Mary Ellen
September 19, 2018 at 1:48 pmThank you, thank you thank you. I haven’t even made a box yet because I wanted to avoid the triangles. Now I can finally make a box! Again thank you! Mary Ellen
Valarie
July 22, 2018 at 11:44 amJust came across your tute, love it. Made two boxes thus far but would like to make a slightly bigger one with a 12″ square, what would you recommend for the corner seam. 2 1/2 or larger?
Thank you!
Susan
March 22, 2018 at 12:28 amSo what is the size of the fabrics you start with? I can’t find the very beginning of the process.
Stephanie
October 7, 2018 at 9:41 amhttps://conniekresin.com/2014/12/fabric-baskets-tutorial.html
Fai
October 26, 2017 at 8:36 pmHi Connie, thank you for the great tutorial. I’m working on my second fabric basket now..
So to make it taller or wider, all that matters is the size of the triangle?
Thank you once again..
Phyllis
December 9, 2017 at 2:16 amI don’t understand, I just finished my first one took me forever didn’t have the right angle, I ran across your site helped me a lot. 11 inch square and 2 1/2 corners, would like to make bigger ones but don’t understand the corners, tia.
Tammi
October 22, 2018 at 5:15 pmGreat Tutorial and was wondering the same thing. I Love the Tall fabric box have an idea how to use that one wonder how big the fabric was to start with. Thank You!
Heather
November 22, 2016 at 7:45 amI love it. Can you share the dimensions you used to get the taller box. I have so much trouble with how much of a corner to sew and end up with so many boxes I didn’t want.
Sue Janowiak
September 19, 2016 at 12:34 pmConnie,
I would like to request permission to use your Fabric Basket Tutorial and pictures to teach a 4-H Sewing Class between now and the end of the year.
Thanks – Sue J.
sue keida
December 15, 2015 at 1:39 amHi Connie, Somehow I was directed to this page. I have been making fabric boxes and really don't like the triangles inside so THANK YOU for a great alternative!!
Sue
Kevin the Quilter
December 27, 2013 at 3:21 amYou always have the best tutorials Connie! So easy, and inspirational! Thanks and Merry Christmas!
Kathy
December 26, 2013 at 8:43 pmAh hah!! Now I ca-peesh!!!! :o)
Thank you so much for your detailed explanation.
[I had my SIL take a picture of my "mistake" . . . I will be sending it to you as soon as he emails it to me.]
Farm Quilter
December 26, 2013 at 6:53 pmAmazing and so simple!!! You are a genius 🙂 Thank you for the tutorial and the excellent pictures!!!
Carol
December 26, 2013 at 5:34 pmI made a box that was out of an 12 inch square and the corners were cut at the two-inch mark. What size is your original square? I like your idea about a taller box. Thanks!
Becky
December 26, 2013 at 3:44 pmThese are so cute! I love fabric boxes and keep telling myself I'm going to make some soon. This is giving me some motivation. Really need some in my sewing room. Thank you for sharing this tutorial. Happy New Year!
Deborah Hamilton
December 26, 2013 at 1:49 pmThat French seam is a good idea. I like the seams on the outside. Thanks for the instructions and Happy New Year!
Lorna McMahon
December 26, 2013 at 11:05 amWhat a fabulous tutorial to finish off the year with! I have done enclosed seams once before on a pillow case! Your fabric boxes are really cute. I would like to ask if you would be willing to link up to TGIFF tomorrow? I am hosting for my first time ever at http://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com
Needled Mom
December 26, 2013 at 2:18 pmThose are really cute and so practical.
KaHolly
December 26, 2013 at 1:34 pmLove it!! Thanks!
Tami C
December 26, 2013 at 6:54 amThanks Connie and Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Karen
December 26, 2013 at 3:25 amCute cute Connie… Merry Christmas and Thank You!
Missy Shay
December 26, 2013 at 2:40 amI love the cat fabric you used, thank you for the tutorial! Have a merry Christmas!
Vicki H
December 26, 2013 at 1:30 amConnie, thanks for the pictures. I get it now!
Brenda
December 26, 2013 at 3:47 amThanks for the tutorial—I'm a knitter, and I want to make a few of these deeper boxes to store my sock yarn scraps. I can also see making one of these for the living room to keep my remotes in, and another to keep my car keys in so they aren't always going missing. Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year.
Michelle
December 25, 2013 at 4:46 pmTHAT's how you did it! You are brilliant! Merry Christmas to you and your family.