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Fabric Book Box

This Fabric Book Box is a great way to optimize deep shelves while still having access to all your books and journals!
Active Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour

Materials

  • 5 Pieces Patterned Fabric (2) 5 inch by 6 inch, (2) 5 inch by 13 inch), (1) 6 inch by 13 inch
  • 5 Pieces Plain Fabric (2) 5 inch by 6 inch, (2) 5 inch by 13 inch), (1) 6 inch by 13 inch
  • 5 Pieces Stabilizer Fabric (2) 5 inch by 6 inch, (2) 5 inch by 13 inch), (1) 6 inch by 13 inch
  • 1 Ribbon 40 inches
  • Thread

Instructions

  • Cut out 2 short pieces, 2 wide pieces, and 1 bottom piece out of each of the three fabrics (pattern, plain and stabilizer). Cut out a handle piece of the patterned or plain fabric depending on what looks better to you. (Using the pattern makes it more subtle while using the plain fabric creates a bolder statement).
  • Using an iron (or other method specified by the product you are using), attach the stabilizer fabric to the wrong side of the plain fabric.
  • On the stabilized plain fabric, attach sides A to A, B to B, etc. with the good sides of the fabric facing inside towards itself and the stabilizer fabric on the outside.
  • Fold the handle fabric in half and sew along the () edge, Pull the fabric through to create a ribbon. Cut each edge to have a center point (like a triangle). Fold over to hide the triangle and center on a short piece of patterned fabric.
  • Following the same pattern from part 3, attach the patterned fabric with the good side facing inward. Turn inside out so the stitches are visible from the outside.
  • Place the plain fabric box inside the patterned fabric box. This should hide all sewn edges and the stabilizer fabric.
  • Place the ribbon along the top edge of the box using it to encapsulate the top edge of both boxes. Sew along the edge.