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This is an extremely easy pattern, but works
well for any simple box. Use the basic ideas for covering toasters, tissue boxes, industrial size saran wrap boxes, etc.
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Supplies Required:
Enough fabric to cover your particular box. In this case, 1/2 yard is enough.
Thread (to match background)
Ribbon or lace, etc. for trim
Sewing Supplies: scissors, quilting pins, large sewing ruler, fabric marking pencils, seam ripper
hint: quilting pins are easier to use than regular pins; a tupperware box works well as a supply box.
Note: all seams are 1/4 inch. Always iron between steps.
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Safety Reminders For Little Helpers
A. Always have an adult do all the ironing!
B. Never run with scissors. Carry them pointed end down.
C. Never use a sewing machine without adult supervision.
D. Always let an adult use the seam ripper for you.
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Now you are ready to start!
Please Note: These diagrams are not exactly to scale, but pattern pieces do fit as shown.
Pattern Pieces
First, cut out your pattern piece. I use butcher paper, bought on a roll at Costco.
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Add 1/2 inch to accomodate the 1/4" seam on each end
Add 1 full inch to height of bag to allow for seams and hem.
If making a tissue box with an opening in the top, also cut a pattern piece for the facing that measures 2"x 6"
See Diagram below.
Now, lay-out pattern piece with the grain or against the grain on your fabric -
it doesn't really matter for a tissue box. i.e. lay the pattern in either direction on the fabric. Cut out piece.
If you are making a box that has an opening in the top (such as a tissue box cover), proceed to step one. If there will be no
opening in the top (such as a toaster cover), proceed to step four.
1. Make the opening in the top of the box piece.
a. Iron your interfacing to your facing piece.
b. Place your facing and box top right sides together. Pin into place.
c. Sew a rectangle 1/2" wide by about 5" long.
d. Cut a straight line through all layers right down the center of your sewn rectangle, leaving 1/4" at each end.
e. Turn facing to inside and on the outside, topstitch (i.e. use a slightly longer stitch length) around opening, in a rectangle shape, close to opening. Iron.
Refer to diagram below. Note: the diagram only shows the top - not the side pieces.
1. Fold the 4 pieces down to form a box, right side out. Pin together, using 1/4" seam allowances, and place over
your box to ensure a good fit. Make adjustments where necessary.
2. With right sides together, sew the 4 seams, using 1/4" seam allowances.
3. Now, place the fabric box over the tissue box be sure fit is still good. Pin under hem. Iron under hem and recheck fit.
4. Stitch hem. Add trim per your taste.
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