This one is super cute.
Like many of my projects, I have wanted to create a toy inspired storage bin for awhile. I just needed the time and reason to develop it. We had a birthday party last weekend and I had planned on sewing it to hold the gift card. Unfortunately, I didn’t finish the project in time for the party.. So, I got to keep it.. Smile.
This is the perfect size for storing almost anything. The diameter of the bottom is 9″ and the height is 7 1/2″.
Project level – medium sewing skills needed. While this project isn’t overly hard to sew, the maneuvering of the bin through your machine can be tedious. You should also double check whether your machine can sew cotton canvas fabric before taking this project on.
Materials Needed:
- Cotton duck fabric/ cotton canvas
- Fusible interfacing – optional. This helps make the cotton duck even sturdier
- Webbing – optional. You can use this around the top edge instead of the interfacing
- Sewing machine and sewing supplies
- Iron and ironing board
- Freezer paper, fabric paint, sponges – The Tulip Brand works great
Ok. Let’s get sewing..
Step – 1
- Cut out your fabric – similar to my post on fabric wine covers, you will need 2 bottom pieces and 2 side pieces. If you plan to use interfacing, fuse all pattern pieces
- Sew the rectangle/side pieces together with a 1/2″ SA
Step – 2
- Pin each bottom piece to each side. Stitch together with a 1/2″ SA
- Turn and press down the top edge 1/2″
Step – 3
- Trim off the bottom seam allowances to around 1/4″
- Turn one of the bucket pieces right side out and leave the other right side in. Place the right side in bucket into the other
- Jiggle around until the bottom seams match up
Step – 4
- Fold top edge down into bucket once more. Folded edge size can vary – 2″ works well
- Cut your webbing to size and place under the top edge – Optional
- Place your straps under the top edge and pin
- Place into your sewing machine. Edgestitch around the top, move down 2″ and stitch around the bin once more. This will hold the folded edge in place
- Press!
Steps for the Car – Freezer Paper Steps:
Note – I would strongly suggest doing the freezer paper steps FIRST.. Just in case you make a mistake, you won’t ruin a finished project.
- For detailed steps on how to screen print with freezer paper, check out my dino tote bag post here
- Iron your freezer paper image down onto the fabric. Dip your sponge into the paint and brush onto your fabric. Work quickly and cover the open area evenly
- Do not goop the paint on the fabric. While the ink is still slightly wet, gently peel off the freezer paper
Have fun and happy sewing!
So cute! This really caught my eye, because that little green taxi is one of my son’s favorite toys. But I am so happy I came to look, because I wouldn’t have guessed you made the storage bin (I was figuring on a stencil tutorial). A bunch of similar ones would look so cute in a play room. Pinning!
Hi – thank you so much for dropping by and the comments. I agree a row of these would be adorable.. Would work for anything – dog toys, bathroom/front door storage, etc
LOVE!! What are the dimensions of the top / the rectangle piece? I would like to attemp making these for my dog toys
Thanks. This is great! Do you think regular cotton fabric would work?
Hi – I think using cotton canvas gives this storage bin stability. You could always use a regular fabric on the outside [or printed duck fabric] and then the cotton canvas for the lining.
amazing! i love your blog….as its well thought out, and its put together very nicely
Very cute! Love the stencil!
And…it’s not SO bad that you had to keep this one for yourself either! =)
Sam
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Thanks for stopping by. I agree on keeping the container, but now I have become a project hoarder..
This turned out too cute! I love the stencil. Thanks for linking up to Tell Me Tuesday! I might try it this weekend!
Wow!! This is way beyond my skill level but it looks absolutely incredible and I wish I could make it myself. Amazing job:)
Krista
Hi – thanks for stopping by. It is actually quite easy to sew and make..OR you could always buy the storage bin and stencil on a design
I love the bag, useful and very creative. The truck design is so cute, eye catching, and
perfect for little fellas. Nicely put together instructions, clear and precise.
Laraine
Absolutely LOVE this!! You rocked that storage bin… Thanks so much for partying with us last week at LLR 🙂 You’ll be featured tonight!! xo
Thank you so much Kelly! I look foward to seeing the feature.
How fun! I just may have to add this to my ever growing list of to dos! I love making my own items it’s not only cheaper, but more personal, not to mention great bragging rights when it’s complete!
Wow, this storage bin is looking very nice that you have made by your own hands, i love this diy cotton canvas storage bin making project and want to do that shortly, now i have bookmarked this project. 🙂
Thanks for sharing..
Thank you so much for the comment! I hope you attempt to make the tote. Once you get the hang of it, they are really fun to make.
Hi, I love this idea, but after reading the instructions twice, I seem to be blind as to the cut measurements/pattern. Is it here or someplace else? This would be awsome to hold the fabric alphabet letters for a toddler.
Debbie.
Hi,Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
I didn’t provide a pattern or measurements for this one. However, you I just made a very similar Halloween fabric candy bowl that has measurements. This candy bowl is also featured on Pellon and if you check out their website, they have a downloadable PDF that has FULL instructions and also the bottom template. The candy bowl is shallow, so you need to make the rectangle taller.
Link to my fabric candy bowl – http://haberdasheryfun.com/diy-projects/diy-halloween-candy-bowl
Link to Pellon Projects Designer – http://www.pellonprojects.com/projects/halloween-candy-bowl/
Please let me know if you have any more questions. I’d love to see images of your project. Thanks!
Beautiful work. Love your stencil (clean lines), and the tote is great. Thanks for sharing.
My DAUGHTER love this and I made 4 for her. She is very happy now. Thanks for sharing this blog.
I’m going to make these for our play room! We have a ton of little toys lying around and these would be PERFECT. I found a website with affordable canvas options https://www.canvasetc.com/product-category/cotton-duck-canvas-fabric/ and it looks like they have 10% off at checkout!
HI Susan,
Thats awesome. Thanks for stoping by. I made this a few years ago and it is STILL in use holding all my son’s little toys that I find laying around. Let me know how it goes and if you have any questions. I would love to see pictures of the finished bins- Marni