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Denim DoDenim Do --ItIt--AllAll BinsBinsByBy nataliezdrieunataliezdrieu , 2011/04/25 @ 12:00 pm, 2011/04/25 @ 12:00 pm

By Betz WhiteBy Betz WhiteRepurposing with denim is a natural. Who doesnt have an extra pair of jeans lying around thatRepurposing with denim is a natural. Who doesnt have an extra pair of jeans lying around thatare outgrown, out of fashion or worn out in some way? Put that denim to good use by makingare outgrown, out of fashion or worn out in some way? Put that denim to good use by makingup a few Denim Do-it-All Bins. Theyre great for organizing your yarn stash, magazines, or craftup a few Denim Do-it-All Bins. Theyre great for organizing your yarn stash, magazines, or craftsupplies.supplies.

MATERIALSMATERIALS(for large bin)(for large bin)One pair of jeans, any adult size or large kid sizeOne pair of jeans, any adult size or large kid size1/2 yd lining fabric lightweight cottons*, or mid-weight twill, canvas, e tc.1/2 yd lining fabric lightweight cottons*, or mid-weight twill, canvas, e tc.1/2 yd interfacing1/2 yd interfacing , *needed for lighter-weight lining fabrics only, *needed for lighter-weight lining fabrics only

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1/2 yd quilt batting1/2 yd quilt batting1 yd rickrack, ball fringe or othe r trimming1 yd rickrack, ball fringe or othe r trimmingHeavy-duty sewing machine needleHeavy-duty sewing machine needle for denimfor denimFabric marking toolFabric marking toolRuler Ruler Fabric shearsFabric shearsIronIron

Finished M easurements:Finished M easurements:Feel free to change the dimensions to suit your needs!Feel free to change the dimensions to suit your needs!

Large:Large: 10 tall, 10 diameter 10 tall, 10 diameter Medium: 9 tall, 8 diameter Medium: 9 tall, 8 diameter Small: 8 tall, 6 diameter Small: 8 tall, 6 diameter Note:Note: Directions are written for the large bin, with medium and small measurements inDirections are written for the large bin, with medium and small measurements inparentheses.parentheses.

DIRECTIONSDIRECTIONS

Step 1:Step 1: Begin with a pair of legs from a pair of unwanted jeans. I used a boys size 8 that hadBegin with a pair of legs from a pair of unwanted jeans. I used a boys size 8 that hadbeen cut off for shorts. Both leg pieces should measure around 15 long to make the large bin.been cut off for shorts. Both leg pieces should measure around 15 long to make the large bin.(Both should be 14 long for the medium bin. Only a single 12 long leg piece is needed for the(Both should be 14 long for the medium bin. Only a single 12 long leg piece is needed for thesmall bin.)small bin.)

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Step 2:Step 2: Examine the seams. The leg on the left shows a flat-felled seam. I like the detail of thisExamine the seams. The leg on the left shows a flat-felled seam. I like the detail of thisseaming, so I want to keep it to be a part of the finished bin. The seam shown on the right isseaming, so I want to keep it to be a part of the finished bin. The seam shown on the right isthe inseam. Cut along the inseam of each leg piece to open them up flat.the inseam. Cut along the inseam of each leg piece to open them up flat.

Step 3:Step 3: Place a straight edge across the bottom of the flat leg piece, perpendicular to thePlace a straight edge across the bottom of the flat leg piece, perpendicular to the

seam running up the center. Mark a line just above the hem. Cut on the line to remove the hemseam running up the center. Mark a line just above the hem. Cut on the line to remove the hemand even out the bottom edge of the leg piece. Repeat for the second piece (for large andand even out the bottom edge of the leg piece. Repeat for the second piece (for large andmedium).medium).


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Step 4:Step 4: Using the seam as your center point, measure and mark 8 (7 for medium, 8 for Using the seam as your center point, measure and mark 8 (7 for medium, 8 for small) across the top on either side of center. Next, at the bottom edge, mark 7 (6 for small) across the top on either side of center. Next, at the bottom edge, mark 7 (6 for medium, 7 for small) on either side of the center. Next, using a ruler and marking tool, draw amedium, 7 for small) on either side of the center. Next, using a ruler and marking tool, draw aline from the top mark to the bottom mark on each side to create a trapezoid shape. Cut on theline from the top mark to the bottom mark on each side to create a trapezoid shape. Cut on thelines. For sizes large and medium, repeat this step for the second leg piece. The totallines. For sizes large and medium, repeat this step for the second leg piece. The totalmeasurements for the sides of the bins aremeasurements for the sides of the bins are as follows:as follows:Large:Large: 16 across the top, 14 across the bottom, 14 tall.16 across the top, 14 across the bottom, 14 tall.Medium:Medium: 14 across the top, 12 across the bottom, 13 tall.14 across the top, 12 across the bottom, 13 tall.Small:Small: 16 across the top, 14 across the bottom, 11 tall.16 across the top, 14 across the bottom, 11 tall.Feel free to change the dimension to suit your needs or your scraps! These are just a guide.Feel free to change the dimension to suit your needs or your scraps! These are just a guide.

Step 5:Step 5: Using your denim pieces as a template, cut out 2 side bin pieces of lining fabric and 2Using your denim pieces as a template, cut out 2 side bin pieces of lining fabric and 2pieces of batting (one each for size small). Interface your lining pieces if using lightweightpieces of batting (one each for size small). Interface your lining pieces if using lightweightfabrics.fabrics.


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Step 6:Step 6: For the bottom of the bin, cut a 9 diameter circle (7 for medium, 5.5 for small) out of For the bottom of the bin, cut a 9 diameter circle (7 for medium, 5.5 for small) out of lining fabric, batting, and leftover denim. You can make a circle template by tracing a plate or lining fabric, batting, and leftover denim. You can make a circle template by tracing a plate or using a compass. If necessary, you can seam 2 smaller scraps together to create the denimusing a compass. If necessary, you can seam 2 smaller scraps together to create the denimcircle, as I have done.circle, as I have done.

Step 7:Step 7: Place your lining bin pieces right sides together, then layer the batting pieces onto thePlace your lining bin pieces right sides together, then layer the batting pieces onto thewrong sides of the lining. (The lining should be sandwiched between the batting.) Pin thewrong sides of the lining. (The lining should be sandwiched between the batting.) Pin theangled sides together. Place the denim bin pieces right sides together and pin along theangled sides together. Place the denim bin pieces right sides together and pin along theangled sides. Sew the lining/batting side seams and the denim side seams, each using a 1/4angled sides. Sew the lining/batting side seams and the denim side seams, each using a 1/4seam allowance. Press seam allowances open. (For the small bin, fold the denim pieceseam allowance. Press seam allowances open. (For the small bin, fold the denim piecevertically in half, right sides together and sew side seam. Layer batting onto the wrong side of vertically in half, right sides together and sew side seam. Layer batting onto the wrong side of the lining piece. Fold right sides together and sew seam.)the lining piece. Fold right sides together and sew seam.)


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Step 8:Step 8: Fold the sewn lining/batting pieces in half, aligning one side seam on top of the other.Fold the sewn lining/batting pieces in half, aligning one side seam on top of the other.Mark the folds with a pin. Layer the bin bottom batting onto the wrong side of the bin bottomMark the folds with a pin. Layer the bin bottom batting onto the wrong side of the bin bottomlining. Fold in half and mark with pins. Refold, aligning pins and marking the fold again.lining. Fold in half and mark with pins. Refold, aligning pins and marking the fold again.

Step 9:Step 9: Using the pins as an alignment guide, pin the lining/batting bottom to the sewnUsing the pins as an alignment guide, pin the lining/batting bottom to the sewn

lining/batting pieces (this is the smaller end of the bin). Align the marking pins with the sidelining/batting pieces (this is the smaller end of the bin). Align the marking pins with the sideseams and the pins placed at the folds. Continue to pin around the perimeter, evenlyseams and the pins placed at the folds. Continue to pin around the perimeter, evenlydistributing the fabric. Sew around the perimeter with a 1/2 seam allowance. Trim seamdistributing the fabric. Sew around the perimeter with a 1/2 seam allowance. Trim seamallowances to 1/8. Repeat this step for the denim sides and bottom.allowances to 1/8. Repeat this step for the denim sides and bottom.


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Step 10:Step 10: Pin the trim of your choice around the perimeter of the top opening of the denim bin,Pin the trim of your choice around the perimeter of the top opening of the denim bin,then sew 1/8 from the edge.then sew 1/8 from the edge.

Step 11:Step 11: Place the denim bin (right side out) inside the lining/batting bin (wrong side out) ThePlace the denim bin (right side out) inside the lining/batting bin (wrong side out) Thelining and denim should be right sides together. Align side seams and the top edges together.lining and denim should be right sides together. Align side seams and the top edges together.

Sew around the top edge with a 1/4 seam allowance, leaving 4-5 open for turning. Trim seamSew around the top edge with a 1/4 seam allowance, leaving 4-5 open for turning. Trim seamallowances to 1/8, except for at opening.allowances to 1/8, except for at opening.


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Step 12:Step 12: Turn the bin right side out through the opening, working the lining down inside theTurn the bin right side out through the opening, working the lining down inside thedenim bin. Roll the top edge between your fingers to work out the trim along the top seam.denim bin. Roll the top edge between your fingers to work out the trim along the top seam.Press the seam, taking care that the iron is not set too hot for the trim you are using. Fold thePress the seam, taking care that the iron is not set too hot for the trim you are using. Fold theseam allowances at the opening to the inside and pin. Topstitch the perimeter of the bag,seam allowances at the opening to the inside and pin. Topstitch the perimeter of the bag,sewing slowly through all layers, 1/8 from the edge.sewing slowly through all layers, 1/8 from the edge.

Roll down the top edge of the bin to make a cuff and show off the lining fabric. Fill the bin withRoll down the top edge of the bin to make a cuff and show off the lining fabric. Fill the bin withcraft supplies, small toys, or whatever things need gathering!craft supplies, small toys, or whatever things need gathering!About the Author:About the Author:

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