DIY Denim Box Tutorial

Do you have an old pair of jeans you no longer wear? Don’t throw it away just yet. Turn it into this DIY denim box instead! Isn’t this box the cutest? You can use it to store your towels, fabrics, craft materials, or products. It is the best way to reuse denim fabrics instead of throwing them into the trash. Learn how to make one with wandee easy sewing tutorial.

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This box is easy to make and not as complicated as you think. You don’t have to be a sewing expert for this project. You can even finish one in just 6 simple steps! If you want to use your fabric scraps, sew them together to make a rectangle fabric for the lining. You can also use them for the handles. The handle will make it easier to pull the box out of your cabinet.

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Easy Denim Box Materials

For the box:

• 16″ x 17″ denim fabric
• 16″ x 17″ lining fabric
• 2 pieces of 16″ x 17″ fusible interfacing

For the handle:

• 3″ x 7″ fusible interfacing
• 3″ x 7″ denim fabric

Note: finished size 4 1/2″ H x 7″ L x 6 1/4″ W

How to Make a Denim Box

Step 1:

Get the 16″ x 17″ denim fabric and place it right side down. Place one 16″ x 17″ fusible interfacing on top and iron. Do the same for the lining fabric.

Step 2:

Cut a 4 1/2″ square on each corner of the denim with fusible. Do the same for the lining with fusible.

Step 3:

Get the denim fabric for the handle and place it right side down. Place the fusible interfacing on top and iron in place. Fold it in half lengthwise wrong sides together to make a crease. Open and fold each long side towards the center. Next, fold them together and sew on the edge.

Step 4:

Place your cross denim fabric right side up. Measure 1 1/2″ from the top edge and draw a straight line. Place the handle and sew on the sides.

Step 5:

Place the cross lining fabric on top of the cross denim fabric, right sides together. Sew on the sides with a 1/4″ seam allowance. Do not sew on the box corners. Open the seam allowances and sew them together to close the corners and create a box. Make sure to leave an opening.

Step 6:

Flip the box right side out. Close the opening by hand stitching. Press the sides with an iron to flatten. Sew all the way around the edges with a 1/4″ seam allowance.

DIY Denim Box Tutorial