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Sew Extra Large Fabric Bins

in Bags and Pouches, DIY Projects on 06/09/18

I am addicted to making storage bins. How about you?

My friend Carla asked me to make extra large fabric bins to store her son’s toys. The caveat – she wanted the fabric to be fun and modern, as she planned on leaving the bins around the house.

We found the fabric on Premier Prints. I love their entire denim collection.  The fabric I used is called ” Brave Italian Denim Slub Canvas”.  They have an entire range of fabric that has the look of denim, but is actually canvas.

Materials:

  1. Canvas fabric for the outside -2 yards
  2. Canvas fabric for the lining – 2 yards
  3. Pellon Décor-Bond 809 – 4 yards
  4. Sewing machine and related supplies
  5. Rotary cutter, cutting mat, quilting rotary cutting ruler
  6. Iron and ironing board

Fun fact – I made 3 extra large bins and 1 mini bin from 2 yards of fabric. And there was enough fabric left over to make a pouch or 2!

Fabric Dimensions:

To make 1 Extra Large Bin:

  • Exterior Fabric – Cut 2 rectangles measuring 43″ L x 22″ W
  • Lining Fabric – Cut 2 rectangles measuring 43″ L x 22″ W
  • Interfacing – Cut 2 rectangles measuring 43″ L x 22″ W

To make 1 Mini Bin:

  • Exterior Fabric – Cut 2 rectangles measuring 21″ L x 11″ W
  • Lining Fabric – Cut 2 rectangles measuring 21″ L x 11″ W
  • Interfacing – Cut 2 rectangles measuring 21″ L x 11″ W

A few things to consider:

  1. Fabric – 2 yards is enough for 3 extra large bins and 1 small bin. Note that you need to also buy lining and interfacing.
  2. Interfacing – Fuse the interfacing to the wrong side of all fabrics.
  3. Sewing the bottom / Boxed Corners – The boxed corners will be slightly different than the original tutorial. For the Extra Large Bin measure inwards from the point 5″ and for the mini bin measure inwards from the point 2.5″.
  4. Be careful with prints, especially directional patterns. This will not work with prints that lay all in one direction. The print will be correct on one side and upside down on the back.
  5. If you can’t purchase the fabric on Premier Prints, look for it by “name” on Fabric.com
  6. Tutorial Steps – Refer to the full tutorial HERE and HERE for step-by-step instructions and pictures.

Approximate Finished Dimensions:

Mini Bin // 6″ H x 5 1/2″ W x 5″ L
Large Bin // 13″ H x 10 1/2″ W x 10″ L

Choosing this denim slub canvas fabric to make the bins was a success!!  The bins are modern, yet with a beachy feel and ideal for storing things around the house. My friend Carla lives in Santa Monica, California, so we nailed it!

And.. don’t you agree that full fabric bins are perfect for dumping and turning into hats!?

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  1. Margot says

    09/07/2018 at 10:26 am

    Do you know what weight this fabric is? I’ve checked the website but didn’t find that info. I am looking for fabric to make a tote bag to carry as a “personal item” when flying – so it may be a little stuffed at times and WILL HAVE TO ENDURE being crammed into small spaces at times.

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    • Haberdashery Fun says

      09/07/2018 at 10:57 am

      Hi Margot,

      I think it would be great for a bag and I have thought about making one myself. If you use interfacing it will be very durable.

      I checked what Fabric.com says and here is their description of the fabric -Premier Prints Brave Slub Canvas Italian Denim Fabric:

      Item Number 0566536
      Contents 100% Cotton
      Fabric Weight Medium/Heavyweight help
      Horizontal Repeat 6.75″
      Vertical Repeat 6.75″
      Width 54″
      Description: Screen printed on cotton slub canvas (slub cloth has a linen appearance); this versatile medium/heavyweight weight fabric is perfect for window accents (draperies, valances, curtains and swags), accent pillows, duvet covers, upholstery and other home decor accents. Create handbags, tote bags, aprons and more.
      Country of Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
      Washing Instructions: *Use cold water and mild detergent (Woolite). Drying is NOT recommended – Air Dry Only – Do not Dry Clean.

      Let me know how it goes
      Marni

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  2. Naina says

    01/17/2019 at 12:50 am

    This is beautiful.

    Reply

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