How To Make a Sewing Box

Inspired by the blog 'How About Orange?', follow these simple instructions to make a sewing box in an afternoon. Having made a project similar to this in the past, I can highly recommend this project to work on with children who want to be part of your sewing adventures or as a great gift for someone who wants to start their own.

You will need:

• Hardcover book (ring binder optional) Note: If you would like to store spools of thread, you’ll need a book at least 2" thick. A ring binder helps create extra compartments but is not necessary to complete the project.
• 12" x 12" sheet of decorative paper, to line the inside cover (optional)
• 4' length of 2" ‑ 6" wide, ⅛"‑thick balsa wood
• Acrylic paint (to coordinate with book)
• An old sewing pattern, to line the compartments
• ⅛ yard cotton fabric (to coordinate with book)
• Fiberfil

The instructions can be found here in full, and a short version of the instructions can be found below.

1. Remove the pages of the book.
2. Cover the inside of the book (I used really pretty paper I found in a stationary shop, gave me an excuse to buy it!)
3. Measure and mark your compartments.
4. Make outer box.
5. Make and assemble the compartments.
6. Make pin cushion.

To do this project with children, I've found the best way to to make the compartments, glue it all together so it's secure and then let the little sweethearts run wild!