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28 Jun

Fabric Trays by Craftiness is not Optional

Hi there! I’m Jess and I blog over at Craftiness is not Optional, about sewing kids clothes, sewing for me, and just plain sewing. I also love to craft it up, plan a good party and DIY the heck out of my house!

I am so excited to be here today on U Create for this amazing series all about using up those fat quarters we all hoard. I know I’m not alone…right ladies? 🙂 The first step is admitting you have a problem…. hehe. This particular project is fantastic for scraps, as well! These little fabric trays can be whipped up in no time and are great for corralling small items, such as jewelry, loose change & keys, or the obvious: sewing supplies!


You can make them in all different sizes! I kept mine small to keep tiny things organized in my craft room, and they’re doing the trick so far….and looking cute to boot!

Here’s how I made them!

You’ll need:
fat quarters or scraps-lining and main fabric
medium weight iron-on interfacing
thread and basic sewing supplies

that’s it!

For the largest tray I made, I cut an 8″ square from my main and lining fabrics, and also two 8″ squares from the interfacing. The other sizes started out as 7″ and 6″ squares.

Apply the interfacing per the instructions to the wrong sides of the fabric.

Place the squares right sides together and pin around the outside. Then sew around the square as shown, 1/4″ from the edge, leaving a 2-3″ space for turning right side out. Clip the corners to reduce bulk.

Next turn the square right side out through the hole you left, and gently poke out the corners (I use a chopstick), then press the entire square with your iron, rolling out the sides with your fingers to get a crisp edge.

Then topstitch 1/8″ from the side around all four edges.

Then fold a corner so that the right sides of the lining fabric are facing each other like so. Measure and mark with a disappearing marker or pin, 1.5″ across the tip like so (1.25″ is a great height for this size, too), and sew along the mark. Make sure to backstitch at the beginning and end of this seam.

Do the same to the other 3 corners, and you’re done! Add your little gadgets and gizmos aplenty and enjoy your cute fabric trays! Thanks for having me, Kari and Becky!

 

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Comments

  1. Blooms And Bugs says

    June 28, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    Neat! Pinned it!

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  2. Nancy@OwensOlivia says

    June 29, 2013 at 2:32 AM

    I love these!

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  3. Dianne @ The Winners! says

    June 28, 2013 at 9:35 PM

    I’m pretty new to sewing and wanted to make trays just like this for my desk at work so I really appreciate this tutorial. Quick question from the newbie: when you turn the square right side out and press, will the interfacing then adhere the wrong sides together as well?

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    • Pamela says

      June 27, 2018 at 2:32 PM

      You can make bigger ones to, to hold warm bread rolls on your dining table. They look equally FAB.

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  4. Jess@craftiness is not optional says

    June 28, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Hi Dianne-nope! as long as you use one sided fusible interfacing!

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  5. Tara says

    June 28, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    Okay, these are too cute! Can you tell me what that horse fabric is? I have a little girl that is horse obsessed, and would love to get some like it!

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  6. Jess@craftiness is not optional says

    June 29, 2013 at 5:10 AM

    Tara, it’s from the Storyboek line!http://www.fabricworm.com/jadeorstiigr.html?AdID=3720cm00cm0grazing&gclid=CJbOnaDAiLgCFe9xQgoddQUA2A

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  7. Patty V says

    June 29, 2013 at 3:50 PM

    so, so cute. Your fabric selection makes these pop! Pinned.

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  8. Becky Marie says

    June 30, 2013 at 3:16 AM

    Such a great tutorial. Can’t wait to make some for my sewing desk!

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  9. Kari Sweeten says

    July 1, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    My craft room needs these!!! I love these baskets Jess!!

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  10. sewbon.com says

    July 3, 2013 at 2:57 AM

    These are so adorable! I love the floral fabric – do you mind me asking where you got it?

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  11. Craftivity Designs says

    July 5, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Such a great idea! I featured you today on my Kick-Off Friday post! Have a wonderful weekend!

    http://craftivitydesigns.blogspot.com/2013/07/kick-off-friday.html

    Erica

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  12. CMS PE says

    July 16, 2013 at 2:06 PM

    Also great to put one in your suitcase and use it to hold your jewelry when you take it off at night.

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  13. Rosa says

    October 10, 2013 at 8:18 PM

    Super cute!!

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  14. Caroline says

    November 8, 2017 at 12:31 PM

    Jess, Love that fabric with the horse, where can I find that? LOVE THIS!!
    Thanks!

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  15. Patti says

    February 25, 2018 at 6:50 AM

    Such a good idea–would be so cute in my sewing room and make a great gift, too. Instructions with illustrations make this look easy to do. Thanks for the great tutorial.

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  16. Izzy says

    August 27, 2018 at 9:35 AM

    We bought some cork ones of these on holiday to support a local charity and instead of the corners being fixed they had put poppers (press studs) on each corner so you could undo them and lie flat for travelling, ideal for taking away then 🙂

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