Take a trip down memory lane with me as I revisit my very first sewing tutorial and YouTube video project from 2019! These versatile fabric storage tubs are incredibly handy around the home and can serve a variety of purposes. This time, I’ve updated the project by making three slightly larger tubs for my kitchen windowsill, using my brand-new Cinnamon Spice fabric. Whether you use them as stylish storage for your sewing room, fun organizers for a child’s bedroom, or thoughtful handmade gifts, these fabric tubs are both practical and charming. Let's get started!
What you'll need to make 1 cube:
Five 6.5" squares of outer fabric and 5 x 6.5" squares of lining fabric
One 24.5" by 6" strip of fabric for the border
Approx. 14 x 20" single sided fusible foam - I used Bosal in-r-foam stabilizer
4 eyelet rings for handles (optional)
60" rope or cord for handles (optional)
Use 1/4” seam allowance.
Please note: this tutorial is slightly different to the original.
Sewing instructions:
Cut five 6" squares from foam stabilizer.
1. Adhere a foam square centrally to a 6.5" outer square. This will leave 1/4" seam for seam allowance.
Repeat with the remaining four 6.5" squares.
2. Sew four squares in a row. (It doesn't matter if you sew over the foam, this is just to reduce the bulk in the seam)
3. Sew the ends together to create a tub shape.
4. Sew in the base and turn right side out.
To sew in the base, mark the centre points of the bottom of each square and centre points of each edge of the base.
Line up the marked points on the base to the marked points on the sides, pin or clip in place. Sew from the centre point and pivot at the corners to attach the base.
Press the seams.
5. Repeat these steps (2,3 and 4) with the lining pieces. Press the seams.
6. For the border, sew the ends of the 24.5" strip with right sides together to form a tube.
7. Fold in half wrong sides together and press.
8. Place the lining inside the outer cube with wrong sides together, then place the border inside the lining so all raw edges meet at the top. Clip or pin in place.
If you are using directional fabric for the border, make sure that when you turn it over the fabric is the right way up!
You may wish to sew the lining first then the border rather than sewing all in one go.
9. Sew in place. You can leave this edge raw as the border will hide it, but if you have an overlocker, you might want to overlock the raw edge of the tub. Alternatively, you could use a zig zag stitch or overlock stitch on your sewing machine to neaten.
10. Fold the border over the top to finish.
Optional - add eyelets to 2 opposite sides of the cube using manufacturers instructions,
tie the rope or cord through the holes to create handles!
Click on the link to see a video on how to make these cubes (be warned, this was my first video so editing isn't great!) - https://youtu.be/X0xntD9qUTs
See you again soon for more ideas and inspiration!
Kym x
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