How To Cover A Box With Fabric
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 มิ.ย. 2024
- Here's how to cover a box with fabric. We'll be making a good sized fabric box, and you can make it any size or design you want. So watch if you want to learn how to make fabric bins.
Joquena from www.modernhomemakers.com
Hello this is Joquena from modernhomemakers.com and today I'm gonna show you how to make organizers, and yes you can pick whatever fabric you want. All you need is cardboard boxes, and you can duct tape them to custom fit your space. You need scissors, and fabric scissors, a hot glue gun with lots of glue, something to protect your surface and plain copy paper.
Cut your cardboard down to the size you want and attach with ducttape. How much fabric do you need? Put the front of the box down, take the fabric and you need enough to meet and overlap in the back. You can see this is not an exact science. We've got our start point. We're going to cheat and fold this in half so we have half as much to make. Put the excess in your scrap pile, you don't need to wash your fabric in advance but take some time and go iron. Start with your back seem here, and right on the corner of I'm throwing on some glue. I'm just gonna keep going down in strips. Just remember to constantly be pulling the fabric because this is your one chance to have it lie flat. And it doesn't have to cover every inch. You'd be lucky to walk out with a fabric box for less than $10. And that doesn't mean it's exactly what you want. You've got to go real fast once you get the glue on because it starts to dry right away, then pulling and smoothing. How to cover a box with fabric isn't rocket science but it is repetitive. I helped my husband organize his office recently and he requested no pink, I don't know where he would get the idea that I like pink.
I'm support the fabric box a little from the inside so it doesn't buckle. You can see if you look at my other videos I like to take cardboard and do things with it. Okay, we're gonna do our last corner and then we get to the tricky part. This is the selvage, so I'm going to turn it and do a turned under area here, and I'm just going to glue right on the project a little bit at a time right where I want it to be. Be careful that's hot, but you can dip your fingers in some water if that's too hot for you. Now we're gonna do the inside. This is really a lot like wrapping a present.
So now we're doing the bottom, and we're going to flip it like this so it's easier. It's okay if it doesn't match up right on the bottom. We're just making sure you can't see it from the front or from the side. You can be done with your fabric box now, or you can cover the inside with copy paper, it's up to you. - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
I'm only 2 minutes in and love this already!! Usually I'm yawning trying to watch people craft. You have me laughing and listening!! Definitely my crafting style and my attitude too. " they might look at you funny, but do you really care" ?? - love it!!
I love this woman. She makes me laugh right out loud. Her tutorials are quick and to the point without a lot of wasted talking like so many other videos of people who just want to hear themselves . . .blah blah blah. Her self-deprecating, sarcasm, down to earth, to the point humor is right up my alley. In the words of Martha Stewart "It's a good thing!"
Ahhhhh, best comment ever! Thanks Danielle :-)
I work at a fabric store, I LOVE when people bring in the physical item they are covering. It makes it way easier. Last shift I got to see a really cool antique chair bottom that still had the original label on it. 😊
That was the quickest and easiest way of wrapping the box with fabric I've seen so far. That was great, thank you for that. And you're funny, so that's a plus :) A suggestion, instead of using paper inside the box, how about the scrap of fabric you tossed aside earlier. I think that would look pretty too.
Also, LOVED the fabric!!!
Moving boxes and a new place... sounds like the perfect marriage! You have all the materials AND the need to organize a new space.
She is the Rosanne of crafting. Lol love it.
This is the best video about making organizing baskets, I've ever seen!
Thanks
I've used this tutorial many times and even suggested it to others. Thank you for sharing; it has helped me so much with storage.
Girl you rock.😀this is the easiest way how to cover a box . You made my day🙏🏻😁🥰
This is amazing! I've been trying to make this little box but I couldn't find out how to sew the fabric around the box because all of my friends and all of the artists I've been talking to kept telling me I have to sew the fabric around the box and I was determined to not have to! This is so great, thank you~
Very cool! I got some decorative boxes after Christmas. I've been looking for a way to cover the Christmasy part so I can keep them out all year. This is just the thing I was looking for... thank you so much ❣️
I was trying to think of low cost ways to organize my apartment and thought how great it would be to have fabric bins to store sweaters, bed sheets, etc., but I am not about to pay what they cost if I were to buy them. Then I remembered making fabric covered boxes when I was a kid. After watching this video I remember how easy it is to do and plan to make a few of these soon. I think I'll cover the interior of the boxes with self-adhesive contact paper and put a framed label/pull on the front of mine. I might even use some batting to make it soft and padded. I see so many creative possibilities with this idea. Thanks for posting this how-to video!
Lovely, informative, and you do a great job showing every step without skipping and making sure we see what you are doing. You should teach. Thx! God bless
I'm creating a craft room and this is going to save me a lot of money. Thank you.
+Janette Reibsome Way to be frugal Janette! Now you can love your crafting space... and invest your savings on your craft supplies instead :-)
Thank you Joquena. I love this! Great job!
Love this! You made it so easy and effortless!!
Oh my goodness, you are great. You talked to us just like you're one of us. That I appreciate. Fixing to watch more of your videos.
Great how to., such a friendly video with just a hint of silliness.
Paula I'm so glad you enjoyed my "hint of silliness" :-) What can I say I just can't resist the funnies!
Joquena, great tutorial! I covered a cardboard box with red fabric (my favorite!) & glued a red & white polka dot wide ribbon around the trim of the box. Adds a lot of color and cheer to my shelf! Thanks for sharing!
Oooo. So old placemats can be used to line the insides. I am officially inspired. The grass mats and fabric make sense to me.
God bless you! Awesome job.
I love the idea of using old placemats!
So glad you did this video! I've been looking for it forever! Thank you thank you from those of us who don't sew, you're amazing.
Your welcome, and who needs to sew in a world with hot glue guns hahah!
Watching you handling those glue guns, you’re kind of the Lara Croft of DIY. Really enjoyed your vid, very entertaining. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
I've watched several of these tonight and yours was the best. You explained everything very well and didn't complicate it! Thank you! Your awesome!
Thanks so much Raechel. I try to keep things as easy as possible and try to use stuff I have on hand. Life's already complicated enough as it is.
Clear, easy to understand video:) I've watched a few like this but yours is the best I've seen so far. Nicely done!
Shamika Taylor Ahhhhh... thanks Shamika! I try to keep things as simple as possible :-)
Thats lovely fabric!
Love your video , you made it so easy! You are so funny too! A bonus! Thanks for the video!
+Kathy Wade Thanks Kathy! If only my kids found me as humorous haha
I did cover a box with fabric, and added pockets, inside and out, since I have supply's , I can use the pockets too. Thanks again for the inspiration.
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I got to cut fabric a couple times working at walmart and let me tell you it was very satisfying so I totally get it
First - that fabric is AWESOME! Second - you are hilarious! Three - great tutorial! I just moved. Guess what I have a TON of...empty, sturdy, cardboard boxes in all kinds of size! Thanks for the tip!
Moving is such an exciting challenge. You get a chance to change everything again, yay! Don't forget to take the time to evaluate whether or not you "need" all of that "crap", I make my hubby watch hoarders with me when we clean our office, it helps haha
I also want to sneak behind the counter and cut along that metal groove--you aren't the only one! Lol! Thanks for the video-great inspiration and how-to
Good video for beginners. Love your attitude . Lots of ideas now, thanks x
Yes, I've wanted one of the table from the fabric store too! Thanks for the tutorial.
There are so MANY things I've wanted from the fabric store haha!
I just love your attitude....
I have seen your videos for the first time ever and it seems is going to become a "Netflix" Marathon LOL I have seen three already and I don't need the boxes on this one LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL you sure make it fun, I think I am your lost, lost sister...
So glad I'm not the only one who binge watches on Netfix :-) Thanks for subscribing, and appreciating my out there sense of humor!
I've been looking for an organizer for all my makeup but the big acrylic ones are so expensive...I can't wait to try this.....I'm on a mission....Thank you for the video. You got me inspired!
loved this lesson! you are so much fun and so upbeat...am subscribing
I was going to buy storage boxes next week. I won't anymore!!! I'm so happy I found your channel. I subscribed! thank you very much for sharing your inexpensive ideas!
Yay! So glad you were able to save money. And thanks so much for subscribing :-)
I've been looking for this video for a long time and finally found
Thank you for this great idea
This is perfect! I just moved into our new house and was trying to find some cute ways to organize all of my crap haha. thanks!!!
This was awesome. I am doing it for my craft room. So excited.
Yay! Setting up a crafting space is hands down one of the most exciting organizing projects there is :-)
WOW THANK YOU so much I been searching for bins to fit a cabinet I have great idea
I have made several of these in the past, which I recently lost due to flooding in my area. I also used furniture upholstery fabric samples; from my local furniture store. Because the fabric samples are typical smaller, I just cut & sewed several pieces together, making a fabric scrap box. If I can figure out how to send attached a photo of mine when I replace them.
I also, thought I would share a few tips I have learned over the years.
As I was watching, I noticed your box was caving in a little with the pressure. In order to help the box s from - I took some spare cardboard squares the size of the boxes. I sliced up the middle to the center, criss crossed so they made the letter "X". Then inserted in box. Then apply the fabric to the outside, when finished, remove the "X" and finish with the inside.
For the middle, I again cut cardboard squares the size of the box, including another one for the bottom, which was also cut a little bit small. I then covered with contrasting fabric.
Very clever & cute!!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Go you! You're on an organizing roll!
Thank you! I got it at hobby lobby they don't have as much variety as Jo Ann's but they sure do have some cute stuff.
I love your video. I'm going to be checking out some of your other videos now. Thank you for sharing
You're funny. I always want to use their cutting table too. Great idea. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the great video! It helped me greatly!
I like to multitask and do laundry while I'm watching videos then no time is wasted!
thanks a lot , I didn't use material pieces since I had so many felt pieces. It came out great.
Very nice, I liked the bottom the way you did it. From my screen it looked like a kaleidoscope, very pretty. I made a box with the inside fabric also. I just cut a long oblong piece of fabric (proper with & length), turned the edges under & clued! Thank you for your demo., it is easy to follow! LOL Judie
your so much fun to watch I will definitely be doing this for my baby organizer
Thank you... simple, easy and so cute
I LOVE THIS VIDEO ANDDDD I LOVE YOUR ATTITUDE!!!
Really awesome easy things.well done .thanks
LOVE this!!! Thank you. Making one today. I have tons of card stock. I am wondering if I can use it as the liner.
loved it! thanks so much
Love this demo! I usually get burned when I am using the glue gun .So I keep a plastic container with ice and water - this way I can immediately dunk my fingers in and cool them right away. Thank you for the video. I am going to cover some of those "photo" boxes that can be bought at the craft stores. Using some pretty little girl fabric for the grand daughters and stuff them with Easter Goodies!
you explain very good and easy way. Thank you
Such a beautiful fabric
Loved your video thanks for sharing 🙂
I like how you put the plain copy paper on the inside. I like that much better than using more material.
II tried to using the sewing technique on a few boxes a couple years ago and they were never as strong, and WAY more work. I’m hope your boxes look fabulous. Make sure you LOVE your fabric, you’ll be staring at it for a long time :-)
Love it! I've got some amazing idea now! :D
Excellent! Even my 8 year old daughter could do it after watching ur video
Great job! Im trying this!
lubby89 Wonderful. So glad that you liked the tutorial!
Love, love this idea. Will definitely do this. Thank you. btw really like the fabric! Edit: Spray adhesive worked better for me. Still great!
I made two of these with matching throw pillows, for my granddughters bed room. She loves them.
Ooooh I love how you added the matching pillows Glenda! One of the best things about making your own is how much easier it is to coordinate a room. If you can't buy it, you can always make it 💖
I wanna make this box and ur video will really help me
Now that's what I love to hear, and you're welcome :-)
Thanks, I need to find the time to make more I have so many crafting supplies!
So lovely.
Great video, thank you. I use contact paper from the dollar store. It's great with kids and pretty durable plus I can wipe it off. And now the big box of wipes or diapers(very sturdy) have a new life.
Thank you so much. Very useful.
So glad it helped Carol! I've used this technique all over the place. A couple years ago I made custom sized cubbies to fit my family's shoes, and I literally couldn't have purchased a container the right size and it matched my living room theme so it was awesome. Good luck on your project!
Great job ty
Wow that's really nice
I have not used the fabric method, but I've covered boxes in self-stick wallpaper. My wallpaper boxes are durable and can be wiped clean.
you're really good at that, i bet when you wrap presents they look amazing!
+Justine Godfrey Only when the toddler doesn't "help me" haha!
Cool helped me cover a mini stage for my kids to do pupept shows
Love it!
Really amazing
I wish we had a Michaels... the closest one is over an hour away so I haven't been in years. It's amazing how all the different stores have such different stuff! Variety, the crafter's dream :-)
That was an excellent video you’re a great teacher instructor thank you the only thing different that I would do is on the bottom I would cut a piece of cardboard that fit and I would cover it with fabric and then just place it inside. It’s just beautiful.
Sandrea that is a great idea! That would make it like those collapsible fabric cubes. Thanks for sharing.
Really nice. Thx
Thank you amiga! will make one tomorrow.
Loved your video, thanks for making it easy and right to the point. Bubbly personality 😊😉
Ahhh and thanks for leaving such a lovely comment Elizabeth :-)
Looking for a video to cover a box for Christmas this is perfect
Yay! I bet that looked so cute under the tree :-)
Hi! I'm a new subscriber! Just found your channel. I love your down to earth personality 😊! I like that you showed that we can customize our organizers. Fabric is a great way to decorate!
Thanks for subscribing and joining the Modern Homemakers personality Charlene! I hope your organizers turned out beautifully :-) Fabric has endless possibilities, it's one of my favorite mediums.
that looks very stylish
Great idea, thank you
Great!!Thanks really!
well done young lady ! greetings from Algeria :)
khawla kaw Thank you, ESPECIALLY for calling me young hahah :-)
Modern Homemakers you are very welcome my dear
great and fast. thank you. I love to reuse and repurpose. nice job
I'm so glad you liked :-) What room are you organizing?
my art studio. I am a painter and there is always something to store. The visual aspect is important to me. thanks for the idea
nice video love it thanks so much
how good was that I loved your video keep up with the good work...
Love this idea. I am pretty frugal myself.
Keep up the awesome money saving Patti :-)
AWESOME! Yeah! Thank YOU!
You are hilarious! I love it! I was expecting a boring video about Uber exciting boxes 📦
You also look like the brunette from the tv show two broke girls 🌈♥️🤟🏻🤙🏻
I've seen people use spray adhesive so I'm sure that would work just fine. Just make sure to really protect your work area (or maybe even do outside) because spray products go everywhere! I'm still finding residue from the last time I used spray paint!
Thanx...looking forward to more videos.
Your welcome Tiffany! I'm trying to get more up, I will admit I've been spending most of my time lately finishing up a book I was writing... but I've been itching to get back to my crafts :-)
You're good... Thanks