DIY Fabric Notions Bowl

If you are looking for a simple sewing project, look no further than Erica Arndt‘s DIY fabric notions bowl. It’s easy and fun to make! You can use it to store your pins, pieces of jewelry, threads, keys, beads, buttons, or knick-knacks.

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These fabric bowls make a great gift for friends who love sewing, crafting, and journaling. They are the perfect way to organize those small items, making your space look clean and cute. You only need a few pieces of fabric to make one bowl and the instructions are very easy to follow. Watch the video tutorial below for the full instructions.

Here’s another project you might want to try: How to Make a Fabric Rope Bowl

Fabric Notions Bowl Materials

• 2 pieces of 5″ square fabric (1 lining, 1 outside)
• 2 pieces of 3″ x 14.5″ strips (1 lining, 1 outside)
• 1 piece of 1″ x 14.5″ accent strip
• 1 piece of 2.5″ x 14.5″ fusible foam
• 1 piece of 5″ x 5″ fusible foam

How to Make a Fabric Notions Bowl

Step 1:

Place the 1″ x 14.5″ accent strip in between the 3″ x 14.5″ lining and 3″ x 14.5″ outside fabric. Sew them together with a 1/4″ seam allowance.

Step 2:

Take the foam interfacing and place it on the wrong side of the outside strip. Cut excess. You can quilt it a little bit to add some texture.

Step 3:

Fold the piece in half, line the side seams, and sew on the edge with a 1/4″ seam allowance.

Step 4:

Place the foam square on the outer square fabric. Quilt if preferred. Take a 4 3/4″ circular item and trace it on the fabric. Cut the circle. Take the lining square and use the circle as the guide to cut it.

Step 5:

Fold the body in half and make a mark on the center both the outside and lining the same way using an erasable marker. Next, fold it in half the other way, then mark the center again.

Step 6:

Repeat step 5 with the circle and the

Step 7:

Take the bag and circle lining. Line up the marks. The right sides should be touching. Pin them in place. Repeat with the bottom of the bag. Sew all around the base. Do the same for the lining, but leave a couple of inches for the opening.

Step 8:

Turn it right side out. Close the opening. Press the lining inside the bag. Top stitch on the edges.

DIY Fabric Notions Bowl