How to Sew a Fabric Storage Bin

Make a simple fabric bin, in ANY SIZE! I've made tiny bins for sewing supplies, and large bins for toys in our front room. You'll love this project! ! You can even include a handle or two. And a lid? YES! So let's sew...
Get the full "Hold It Bin" pattern here (with 14 sizes -- and lids!): shop.madeeveryday.com/product...
For tips, FAQs, and inspiration visit the "Hold it Bin" Headquarters: www.madeeveryday.com/hold-it-bin/
Purchase Blush Fabrics: www.madeeveryday.com/blush/
Info and Techniques for working with vinyl fabric: www.madeeveryday.com/2014/12/h...
Details/Dimensions for making this bin (mentioned in the video):
• Pattern template: 15"x17" rectangle with 4.5" squares removed from each corner
• Finished length of handle piece(s): 6.75"
• Use template to cut 3 layers: 1 interfaced exterior fabric, 1 interfaced lining fabric, 1 felt
Interfacing - Pellon 809 Decor-Bond: amzn.to/2z4LkbQ
Wonder Clips: amzn.to/2DXjH3p
Tag your photos to #holditbin
SEWING MACHINE recommendations:
My current sewing machine is a Baby Lock BRILLIANT. If you're looking to buy a good entry level machine, I also love the other machines in the series called JOY, ZEAL, and JUBILANT. You can purchase and read some reviews on this site:
JOY sewing machine:
shrsl.com/27q2h
ZEAL sewing machine:
shrsl.com/27q2j
JUBILANT sewing machine:
shrsl.com/27q2k
VISIT MY SITE FOR MORE IDEAS + PATTERNS:
www.madeeveryday.com/
VIDEO PRODUCED BY VINCE PENMAN:
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[@FeliciaJean95]

I have literally learned everything I know from your videos. I have a very hard time learning new things. When I first got my sewing machine last year I knew absolutely nothing. I went through everyone's KZbin channel and yours was the easiest for me to understand. Thank you for your videos!

[@ameliahutchins131]

You make sewing so easy! Whenever I am trying something new I go straight to your channel to see if you've done a video on it. Hi from Australia :)

[@MADEEveryday]

Haha. Thanks Amelia! Hi back at you, from Texas :) Dana

[@terrym6112]

Thanks for this! I'm an experience sewer and just needed a refresher, but WOW! A youtuber that is prepped and ready with steps already done ahead and not doing it all in real time?! A tutorial that was fast, concise, and to the point?! And informative for a beginner without being condescending or jargon-y... I'm in awe. I will definitely be checking out the rest of your channel and your store! (got to support those doing it right!)

[@ceciliacronk306]

I love how well you explain things. Your projects are really good and well made. I love how you add all links and descriptions in the boxes below. Thank you from a bringer crafter..

[@jenmcadams3793]

You are so adorable! I'm very new to sewing and your tutorials are fantastic! The pacing is perfect for me to follow along, and you don't drag along with needless chatter like other videos! You are definitely my favorite sewing teacher. Thank you for all you contribute to the crafting and sewing community! Because of you, my projects look neat, clean, and not handmade!

[@MADEEveryday]

aw shucks! :) Best comment of the day. Thanks Jen! You make me want to keep making videos! Dana

[@aliciathibaudet9110]

Yes, please keep making videos!

[@Marialla.]

One of your best tutorials! Thank you for this useful project, and for explaining interfacing so well. I'm going to make dozens of these!

[@MADEEveryday]

Thanks Marialla! :) - Dana

[@rachelsar84]

I 100% agree! Seeing that wall of interfacing (as a basic pattern and eas-project sewing kinda gal) is SUPER intimidating. I was looking at it for another pattern I was using, and seriously the people in the fabric store I go to are so lovely and patient with us non-sewing-knowing people! They helped me get on track and were super encouraging for my project!!! When in doubt, ask the people in the store they can have great input and maybe even make recommendations for future projects!

[@lylia7219]

Hello, I am from Algeria.I want to tell you that I learned a lot from your videos and that it's a real pleasure to see you working .

[@MADEEveryday]

Thank you Lylia! Enjoy your sewing adventures! Dana

[@w6263]

loved the comment at the end 'now go and make 10 more...' as once I do something well I want to go and make ''more''.....lol! 😁😁

[@irenehaugen6143]

Thank you for all the fabulous ideas and tutorials!!! I have been enjoying replicating your awesome creations.

[@kschallert3569]

You are so awesome. I love your videos but mostly I love your happy personality. You keep it real and fun! Thanks for giving so much to the sewing community. I'm gonna make some baskets right now!

[@cynthiamilenasantos4548]

Just made mine... didn’t use felt though, used a wadding instead and my handles are made with the fabric as well. Also I made a decorative stitch on the top of the bin, it looks lovely... a pity we cannot post pictures in here... thank you...

[@maricab.4408]

Such a great tutorial!! I watched it like 200 times and I made a beautiful bin! Thank you from Italy!!

[@MADEEveryday]

Aw awesome! I'm glad you did it! Have fun sewing more :) Dana

[@patriciastein]

Your material is so adorable! I love its uniqueness. Great directions, too. I can always count on a professional look with homemade items that come from you.

[@MADEEveryday]

aww what a great comment. Thank you Patricia! :) :) Dana

[@Encounter123]

I love that you explain what interfacing is for us newbs. Most people just take for granted that everyone knows the terms and lingo.

[@MADEEveryday]

awesome! Yes, I love when the basics are spelled out. I had to google "Fat Quarter" when I first started sewing :) . So many things to still learn!

[@oliviadarlow2238]

i am so excited and nervous to try this pattern... thank you for the great video. I know I will have it playing and paused during each step just to keep me on track

[@lindamattson6281]

Love these bins and they are so easy to put together.

[@jkaras1032]

Thank you for the great pattern, I bought it and am so happy to see you have included an easy formula to make any size bin, very handy.

[@MADEEveryday]

Awesome! Have fun making bins!

[@loopysr]

Wow! Fabulous baskets and an excellent tutorial.

[@alyssablack6244]

Had to pause to comment..love how simple and thorough your videos are..you make sewing look so easy (when sometimes it can be so frustrating) and enjoyable! A long time subbie from the Caribbean.

[@suzannegolden2672]

This is such a lovely sewing project. I've watched it a few times. Great to see you back online Dana. I'm looking forward to seeing some new videos from you. I'm based all the way over in Ireland. It's a long way from Texas but your videos are the best ones I have come across. You are a great teacher!

[@mireillehatchell5208]

I just came across this tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing. This is an awesome storage bin & so cute!

[@Berbsey]

I just love watching your tutorials, I love your sense of humor! You are just so fun. Thanks Dana.

[@MADEEveryday]

Aw thanks Joan! What a sweet comment :) Have fun sewing! Dana

[@daynakuenstler7512]

Love!❤ These are super cute! Going to have to make one...or several!

[@traciebond24]

Love them. Going to make this for Christmas presents x

[@pauletteharbin1320]

What a unique way to use up all that extra fabric...THANK YOU!!

[@Joy1957K]

Thank you Dana for the tutorial and the pattern! I can hardly wait to get going on this for my craft room ❤️ 💛 💚 💙 💜

[@MADEEveryday]

Yay! Have fun sewing :) They can become addicting! - Dana

[@alexiamcbride7441]

I love this! I'm about to make a fabric bin for our winter hats and gloves to put in a cubby we have close to the door, so we can grab and go.

[@baskimbo]

These are so cute! And practical. You make it look so simple and easy. I am going to make some very soon.

[@geraldinelombardo7434]

This is so cute! Going to have to make a few. When ever I’m ‘top stitching’ and there are two different color of fabrics, I always change my bobbin thread and/or needle thread to match my fabric. Believe it or not I’ve never been given a ticket by bobbin police! LOL! Those little added details really make a project look professional! Thanks for sharing yours,

[@MADEEveryday]

Thanks Geraldine! Absolutely, do what works best for you. 😁

[@epete7680]

You are a great Teacher! I really am enjoying your sewing projects. Thank you

[@gingerhester352]

Great job Dana !!! You are so creative !!!

[@donnabrown9979]

My home needs this basket in every room. Thanks for the demonstration lesson. Time to get busy.

[@rondadavis8878]

Great job. Loved the baskets. Going to give it a try.

[@malaanand7229]

Beautiful bins... Very well explained tutorial... Intend trying my hand at making atleast one... Thanks a lot for sharing.

[@cherylrichards7052]

This is the best tutorial I have watched. My liner always is too large and this is a simple way to remedy that! Thanks❤

[@carol_igbokwe713]

This work is amazing. Your tutorial is one of the best. Please more of it. Thank you

[@gardengirl694]

Your channel is so great and you have a wonderful, happy personality!! Love it and glad I found you.

[@MADEEveryday]

Thanks so much!

[@NikkiVelazquez]

These look so fun to make!

[@lailimade]

Awesome tutorial! This would be perfect for organizing the pantry or office

[@suejameson1517]

What a happy, professional video! Going to look at your others right now!

[@annettecrouch3155]

Hello, from England! How cute are your baskets, I love them and can’t wait to make some. Great tutorial thank you so much x

[@sparklemint2458]

I Love these bins and your fabrics! You are the BEST sewing teacher especially for beginners!!!!! I truly appreciate ALL of your videos 💖

[@MADEEveryday]

Thank you so much! That means a lot! I'm glad you enjoy the videos :)

[@pamketron]

😍Awesome bin Dana!😍 I love how easy this comes together. I use this drop-in lining technique on most all of my tote bags and purses. Thanks for sharing this bin. Will definitely be making some for me and some for gifts. So nice to put a gift in a bin for giving. It’s like giving an extra gift. Love your channel. Hugs! 💝

[@MADEEveryday]

Yes! A gift in a gift is awesome! :) Dana

[@dianecomeau4738]

Crafty.com

[@rabiaha869]

Love it! So happy you made a video to go with the pattern ! Thankyou!

[@maricadewaal5517]

Hi. I'm from South Africa and It's the first time I'm seeing your channel. I love the way you present the tutorials. I'm definitely going to make some bins. God bless and thanks again. 😊 💐

[@abigailgerkin7699]

I just redid my room and needed baskets! thanks, Dana!

[@zehraoksoy1137]

Very nice clean work. Thank you from Turkey.

[@javingasca8634]

I made a bin for everything I use from my thread spools to wonder clips, very helpful and so custumazable with the pattern

[@MADEEveryday]

Awesome! I love having these bins in my sewing room. I use a bunch in my drawer...for wonder clips and safety pins :) Glad you made one!

[@laurabarba3515]

Love love love this bins very useful sizes. 😁 🎀 👑. Thanks for sharing. 😊 👍 👏

[@MJS1197]

I need to buy this pattern! Love the baskets.

[@joysea1727]

I love your channel. your projects are exactly what i have been looking to do. Thank you!

[@filizkaplan2601]

You are awesome Dana. Thanks for tutorial

[@firetrapfox]

Wow, I just made one of these to replace the scruffy amazon delivery box I've been using to store my cats toys! I am a beginner sewist and your tutorial made it so easy for me to accomplish this project!

[@MADEEveryday]

Oh my gosh, that's a great idea! I'm going to do that too! haha. We just got 2 kittens and toys are everywhere :) Why didn't I think of this earlier?! Thanks for the idea :) Dana

[@SDRydman]

Love toot videos!! They're so easy to understand. I'm teaching myself to sew from KZbin alone. Yours are my favorite. I'd love to see how to add a button hole.

[@mayteo3838]

Great and awesome tutorial!!

[@francesca9663]

Thank you so much! These will be so handy to use!

[@brin3m]

just made one without the felt (didn't have any but wanted to try it) definitely would be better with the felt. not sure if my machine could go through all that material though.... will pick some up and try though.... thanks for sharing this and making it so easy to follow

[@annecelik6553]

I love the way you work so tidy😘

[@teresacarter3844]

Love it , your great teacher am going to do these thank you so much for sharing.x🇬🇧

[@mariaarteira1666]

Wow. Maravilhosa! Vou fazer com certeza! 🌷

[@rebeccayuan789]

I love this video and am going to sew myself a bin now! Thanks!

[@medialcanthus9681]

I'm not sure if I'm going to make this but I really enjoyed your project.

[@marquesn77]

Thank you! I’m a new sewer and I love your easy to follow videos! 🥰

[@MADEEveryday]

Thank you Nancy! Welcome to the sewing world!

[@beatricea6337]

Thank you Dana, for making videos that helps newbies, like myself in creating great projects. Keep them coming😀😀😊😉

[@andreasharp2135]

I loved your tutorial x

[@Carol-Bell]

Ive made a bin, and love it. But I was thinking that sometimes (depending on what you want to put into it), you want VERY stiff, upright sides. My idea: plastic canvas, cut to size, and put between outer and lining just after you nest the lining into the outer. Then sew around the edges. For the bottom you could cut plastic canvas to size, cover it in fabric, and lay it in the bottom of the bin. This alone might help the sides be more upright (or lay it in the bottom of the outer just before you put in the lining). I had a custom tote bag from eBay that had that. I’m going to try it. Gotta get plastic canvas first!

[@Freshdeeee]

Hi there, Did you make it? could you pls update if you did I wonder is it will work thanks

[@MADEEveryday]

Sure sounds great! In the XL bin, in the pattern, we recommend dropping in some extra reinforcements like you're talking about. shop.madeeveryday.com/products/hold-it-bin

[@sleeplessinscandia6452]

Great idea! I’m going to try this too!

[@franceshicks4011]

Very discriptive thank you..I'm watching from South Wales UK.

[@MADEEveryday]

Thanks Frances! Have fun sewing :) - Dana

[@godsspecialchild86]

What a brilliant tutorial! I so need more storage boxes for all my sewing notions! ;)

[@AEmamdee1757]

Thank you , lovely fabrics.

[@kathys71201]

I love your videos! I’ve made several items- even some with my granddaughters. I wish you had added a minute or two showing lid construction. I know it’s basically the same, but I’m a visual learner and it would have helped me

[@angelynbenjamin6661]

Dana these bins are just as adorable as you are 😙😙. Thanks for the great tutorial. I have recently started sewing since a year and these are just wonderful to make and gift. Your fabrics are beautiful. Just a bit apprehensive of procuring the interfacing. Don't get so many different types here in India. Thanks again. Hoping to see more from you.

[@MADEEveryday]

Aw thanks Angelyn! :) If you can't find that exact kind of interfacing in India, try out what's available and see how it works. Have fun sewing! Dana

[@quietoys_hm]

Thank You very much for your tutorial 👍🌹

[@jackietiner1759]

Love these! Christmas presents!

[@lindas.6666]

What a fun project! I do not have Decor Bond so I used fusible fleece instead. I didn't have any felt either, but my bin came out pretty good... maybe a little less structured than the one on the video, but it suits my needs.

[@MADEEveryday]

Oh good! Thanks for sharing that with us! I'm glad it still worked out well! Have fun sewing more :) - Dana

[@vickieb3463]

Great instructions! Thank you!

[@veronicaaltieri7065]

Loved it!! Super cute!! Thank you!!

[@s3linakyle548]

Love your channel! Would you consider making a step by step how to for an over the door storage organizer?

[@sheilaperl4155]

Thank you for showing how to make your bin, I was never good at algebra or puzzles, but I can make it now!

[@barbarahyde650]

You are so great! Thank you so much for your videos.

[@Teresa-L.2024]

Nice fun and easy project. When topstitching the top edge, take off the free arm extension (accessories box) and then you can sew with the right side facing up and the bulk of the box under the free arm.

[@MADEEveryday]

yes! Excellent tip!

[@janicebadeau]

Hi, Dana! I just have to say I love your fabrics! I just nabbed a bunch from Fat Quarter Shop -- I shouldn't have, but I did -- hahaha! They're so fresh and modern -- thank you! Going to make some bins to hold diapers and baby room things!

[@MADEEveryday]

Oh awesome! Yay!! Have fun sewing! :) Dana

[@YomeidaGarza-ku4dx]

REALLY LIKE THE WAY U OU DID THESD BETTER THAN LEAVING AN OPENING N TRYING TO GET U OUR FZBRICE THROU LOVE THESE WSY

[@dara627able]

Your hair grows crazy fast! Thank you for the inspiration to make these fabric totes. Next project!

[@MADEEveryday]

hahaha. I know. I need to cut it again! Dana

[@princesslisasweety688]

My house needs a dozen of those

[@areejelasma5986]

First. You look so beautiful. God bless you. Second.. Thanks a lot I was thinking of making some boxes for my daughters and your tutorial came on time..

[@MADEEveryday]

Aw thank you. You are sweet :) Dana

[@tinam4868]

Yes! Thanks for keeping it simple! I was looking up how to sew a basket and seen your tutorial, I was like yep…that one

[@MADEEveryday]

Haha. Awesome. Glad it was helpful! :) Have fun sewing! - Dana

[@michellefrazer3001]

Great idea thanks always watching and learning thanks

[@rendaowe]

Thank you so much, just what I needed! BTW, I love oil cloth. ❤️👍🏼

[@jenmcginnis3989]

This was a awesome tutorial. I really like your teaching style. I am trying to organize my sewing/craft room and these would be really handy. I would love to find a way to make small lids for the tops.

[@MADEEveryday]

Thanks Jen! Yes, these are so fun to make. The pattern comes with a variety of bin sizes, and many of them have lids if you're interested in that. Here's the link: shop.madeeveryday.com/products/hold-it-bin

[@mekamom3676]

Perfect solution!

[@catcar8212]

Hi Dana, we just moved and I’ll need bins for everything! I have used many of your videos to make projects. Now that I have my sewing machine out of storage I’ll be super busy making bins and draw string bags to start organizing my life again!! Thanks for your awesome ideas ;) =^..^= Cath in Connecticut

[@MADEEveryday]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing :) And have fun sewing.....and moving! Dana

[@chlobo4201]

I love these!!!😀Thet are so cute.You are always so creative and energetic.😘

[@MADEEveryday]

Thank you Chloe!

[@sylviahildebrant6037]

I'm seeing a basket for my rolls on the Thanksgiving/Christmas table!! Great directions. Thank you.

[@MADEEveryday]

Oooo what a great idea! Love it!

[@ssusan3]

So cute

[@sonalpatel6119]

Happy New year

[@marieacuna2207]

Love your tutorials are awesome and easy too. However I did check out the link below to see the Babylock machines didn't show prices, so I found a place near my home gonna check in person hopefully they have what I'm looking for. Thanks for sharing your creativity ideas. 🤗

[@remington6363]

These would be great for organizing drawers for intimates . Thank you

[@onyinyechijioke]

You're a genius! Thank you!

[@catalinafonnegra2854]

OMG Dana I am obsessed with your new fabric collection Your a mom a fabric designer what can you not do is the real Question ?

[@MADEEveryday]

hahah. Thanks! I'm really bad at sticking to a schedule, and playing sports :)