I can't tell you what my inspiration was for these little fabric boxes, but I got a notion that I wanted to make some storage boxes out of fabric, and started playing around on Pinterest. Hours later, I had a list of tutorials and was totally jazzed to get started making something.
The first one I tried was a tutorial from a site called Seaside Stitches: link below–
http://seaside-stitches.blogspot.com/2013/03/fabric-box-tutorial.html
This is a tiny little fabric box, and is perfect for so many uses, as well as a wonderful gift idea. This may be my Christmas gift for 2017. You can make it with two 10 inch layer cake squares, a ten inch square of batting and four buttons. Seriously, that is it. Who doesn't have a drawer full of layer cakes gathering dust that could be used for this adorable project?
The tutorial is excellent, and I jumped right in and made a number of these little boxes in various sizes and designs. The one in the photo above is perfect for sewing notions. There are little flaps that you tack down on the inside of the basket that are great for holding scissors, pens, and other small notions.
Or, you can scale the basket larger and make the little flaps on the outside of the container, and use them for your notions.
I have a colleague who is expecting a baby, and I plan to make a larger version of this and fill it with pacifiers, diaper rash ointment, a thermometer, baby wipes, a baby rattle, and who knows what all else. Isn't that a good idea for a new mom?
How cute would these be for the gals in your sewing circle? You could add little items such as tiny scissors, packs of needles, seam rippers etc.
Your friends don't sew? No problem, fill the little basket with tea bags or seasonal candy and you have an adorable gift for anyone.
This is possibly my favorite. For your daughter or daughter in law—fill it with an assortment of fun beauty projects, either drugstore or high end. Don't forget to add in the Sephora gift card! You have an adorable container for organizing things on the vanity. Now that would be a nice gift!
After you make the first one and you "get it", you can turn one out in 30 minutes. Make a couple a month and you will have all the people on your holiday gift list covered.
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I love these little baskets. All my quilting friends are always giving me little handmade gifts when we go to retreats. Most of them are good at sewing and quilting and give out the most unique little gifts. But this looks easy enough that even I could do it. I think I will make the larger one and buy some sewing notions to put in them. Love reading your blog, your quilts are beautiful.
These look fantastic! I love that you not only shared the project, but also so many potential gifting options, too! ❤️
Wizaed ideas and I thank you for the excellent link! Tese fabric baskets are just too cute!!
Hugs!
Those are so cute and practical as well. I am going to look at the link. Thank you Nicole!
Mary
These are so cute! Thank you for sharing the link. I need a little gift for a friend and I think this would be perfect with some treats inside.
I saw that you mentioned…I think on IG(?) that you were looking for a stabilizer. Soft and Stable was recommended. Today on Missouri Star Quilt Co, they have a similar product on special(also found on amazon) and they have a video making a bag using it. Thought you might like to see a sample of it.
Hey – thanks for the good ideas and link. So helpful! Karen
This looks like another fun project. I’m a sucker for anything with cute button embellishments! Nothing will ever top the Zippy Bags, though!
Thanks for shairng these with us they are sure fun gift ideas!
These look great!
Perfectly adorable !!! I have several sisters, friends and daughters who would love these! I have already gone to the link…easy-peazzy!!! Thanks Nicole!!! This is on my list! 🙂
These are so cute and you made them sound so easy to make. I love your fabric choices!
Thanks for the post and I will try the baskets, so cute!! You amaze me with the number of projects you complete! I truly enjoy your posts and thank you for inspiring me. I need a shoe in the rear to get me going!!!!!!
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I made a fabric basket with the link you provided, and I absolutely love it. Thanks for sharing, and for offering so many clever ideas for uses. I have written about my basket on today’s blog, and linked to you in it. Just an FYI. Thanks, again!
Jayne
These baskets are great!