SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- 2yds fabric
- 2yds Decor Bond fusible interfacing
- Sewing machine
- Basic sewing supplies
- Iron
DIRECTIONS:
- Cut (2) 36"x 15" rectangles, (2) 10"x 5" rectangles and (2) 12" circles out of fabric, (1) 36"x 15" rectangle and (1) 12" circle out of interfacing (1/2" seam allowance is included).
- Apply interfacing to wrong sides of one rectangle and one circle.
- Fold over long edges of small rectangles 1 1/4" and press. Match long ends together and press again, leaving 1 1/4" long handles. Edge-stitch each long side.
- Pin handles to top edge of one long rectangle, 1" in from each side, spaced 3" apart. Make sure raw edges of both handle and large rectangle are facing the same direction.
- Sew long edges of interfaced and non-interfaced rectangles right-side together on side handles are placed. Press seam open and under stitch on interfaced side. Interfaced side will act as lining.
- Sew short seams of large rectangles together, leaving 3" hole for turning.
- Sew circles to interfaced and non-interfaced openings.
- Clip curves and turn piece right-side out.
- Slip-stitch opening closed in lining, and push lining into project. Press top edge of bin well.