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DIY Fabric Tray Tutorial

DIY Fabric Tray Tutorial

Credit: Sew Chic n Scratch Youtube Channel

This guide will walk you through creating a fabric tray. Click on the timestamps to jump to the corresponding section of the video for visual reference.

Materials Needed

  • Fabric
  • Scissors
  • Ruler or measuring tape
  • Fabric marker or chalk
  • Sewing machine or needle and thread
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Interfacing
  • Pins

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Prepare the Fabric

Step 1

Measure and Cut the Fabric (0:30)

  • Measure and cut two pieces of fabric and one piece of interfacing to your desired tray size. The dimensions should be equal.

Step 2: Attach the Interfacing

Step 2

Fuse the Interfacing to One Fabric Piece (1:00)

  • Place the interfacing on the wrong side of one fabric piece. Fuse it with an iron according to the interfacing instructions.

Step 3: Sew the Fabric Pieces Together


Pin and Sew the Fabric Pieces (2:00)

  • Pin the fabric pieces together with right sides facing each other. Sew around the edges, leaving a small opening for turning.

Step 4: Turn the Fabric Right Side Out


Turn and Press (3:00)

  • Turn the fabric right side out through the opening. Press the seams flat with an iron.

Step 5: Topstitch the Edges


Close the Opening and Topstitch (4:00)

  • Close the opening by folding the edges in and topstitch around the entire tray to give it a finished look.

Step 6: Form the Tray


Create the Corners (5:00)

  • Fold the corners to form the sides of the tray. Sew the corners together to hold the shape.