Who doesn't need more storage? After receiving some boxes from some online orders, I decided to put them to good use rather than throwing them in the recycle bin. And here's what I came up with:
Supplies:
Cardboard
Fabric - enough for in- and outside
Low loft batting
Spray adhesive
The obvious: sewing machine, thread, scissors, etc.
| Cut 5 pieces of cardboard - 4 sides and 1 bottom. For the large basket, I did 6"x12" and 6"x6". For the small basket, I cut 5"x5". Cut your fabric about 1/4" larger than the cardboard on all sides. |  |
| Cut your batting slightly smaller than your cardboard and attach using the spray adhesive. You could also use tacky glue, but I'm impatient and wanted less mess. I only used batting on the outer side of the baskets. |  |
| With right sides together, sew your fabric only on three sides to create a sleeve, with a tiny seam allowance. Insert your cardboard and hand stitch shut. |  |
| Throw on your pj's, turn on a good TV show or movie, and hand sew all 5 sides together. The large basket took me about an hour to put together, including stitching the sleeves closed. |
These are great! I will try them out.
ReplyDeleteHow cute! Our cat, Cecil, adopted the packing box from a package I got recently. It sits in our office, and he's curled up in it as I type. Perhaps I'll use your instructions and make him a jazzier box to hang out in!
ReplyDeleteReduce, reuse, recycle baby! Great idea...thanks for sharing.
ReplyDelete~Amanda
Great idea! I love seeing how everyone is re-purposing things lately! Thanks for linking up at A Home Made by Kiki!
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