On that day I shared a tutorial that helped me organize a little problem of mine but it’s actually a perfect project for me to share on thrifted Thursdays. Perfect because it helps me organize all the vintage patterns that I buy at thrift stores! (And believe me, I buy a lot of them.)
Here’s what I made:
*5 Quart storage bins (I bought mine at the Dollar Store but they also sell them at Wal-Mart)
*Mod Podge
*An old paint brush
*Some old patterns that you are willing to part with
(However, if you are really particular about your patterns you could skip the bow and make a cute label for the front detailing the sizes or styles of patterns in each bin. Obviously I didn’t do that with mine…as per most of my projects I chose fun over practicality…)
I love my little army of pattern boxes. They are exactly what I needed–I can easily flip through the contents of each bin, the patterns are organized by size and style, and of course they look good on my shelf. It was just what I needed. And with the bins costing only $1 each I can collect and organize as many thrifted patterns as my heart desires.
Jen@thecraftingfiend says
love it- what a cute idea!
elizabeth says
I need some of these….I had a little hoarding vintage pattern spree yesterday and came home with 14….yikes.
Alexis says
So smart and cute!
Nicole@Thrifty Decorating says
That is such a fun idea….they look great! Thanks so much for linking to Thrifty Thursday!
Tanya says
I so love that idea! I tried to make a pattern box with an cardboard cat litter box. It is cute but this is awesome! Thrift store here I come!
Brave Brooke says
What a great idea! Those are so cute! I love the addition of the bows. I think you’re right the world should be saved from that ugly pattern!
Van says
I came here to thank you for your lovely comment and I found your blog so sweet! I simply love your tutorial! great idea!!! I’ve never thought of it! I’m crazy about boxes, containers, and organizers! cute!
Heather says
I love to sew, but crafting… well… notsomuch. However, these are fantastic! I love this idea!
Ellie says
What a great way to personalize something plain to make it even better storage. Nice!
Lindsay says
What a fun idea! You are so creative! I would love to have you share this at my link party, Show & Share!
http://southernlovely.blogspot.com/2011/08/show-share-2.html
Laura says
These are so cute! I love the vintage look.
Stef says
Those turned out so cute! I’m a sucker for storage AND patterns. And thank you for sparing us all from someone sewing the red maternity jumpsuit. haha. so funny!
Natasha in Oz says
That really is so clever! Why didn’t I think of that? I love it!
Best wishes,
Natasha.
Chef in Training says
i love it! What a fun idea and they turned out darling!
I would love it if you would share this and/or any other projects you have been up to at Tuesday Talent Show at Chef In Training! Plus there is a fun giveaway too! Thanks so much and I hope to see you there!
-Nikki
http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com
IrinaDolgih says
it looks great! good idea!
Rachel says
These are adorable!
Eve says
Love the pattern boxes. I pinned this project to do very soon! Thanks for sharing your great idea.
If you have a minute I would love if you would enter my custom made Pinstripe skirt GIVEAWAY.
http://theorchardinbloom.blogspot.com/2011/08/pinstripe-skirt-giveaway.html
eye_on_sparrow says
What a cute idea. I should try this if I ever get my sewing room organized. I think I have some ugly patterns to save the world from in my stash.
http://www.artfire.com/users/auntiechrisquiltfabric says
What a clever idea.I need a few of these!