Foldable DIY Hamper

Up for a challenge? Here’s a handy DIY sewing project that includes a little WoodShop 101 on the side. The foldable DIY Hamper on Make It Love It, is a beautiful reversible hamper that will add style and a little shabby chic to any room.

Sewing Supplies

• 1.5 yards of fabric (for both the outside and inside of hamper)
• Thick Pellon (9 x 13 inch rectangle)

Wood Supplies

• You will need to buy 2 sticks of 1 inch x 2 inch x 8 feet of furring strip  Cut as follows: 4 long pieces measuring 34 inches. 2 short pieces measuring 13 1/2 inches. 2 short pieces measuring 12 inches
• Hardware: 2, #10 Bolts, 2 inches each (Green Package) 1, #10-24 Lock Nuts (Orange Package, there are two shown below but realized later you only need one package) 8, 1 5/8 Wood Screws. 4, #10 Washers
• Woodworking tools:
  Wood Glue (optional but helpful)
  Sandpaper
  Measuring Tape
  5/16th Wrench
  Drill Gun with Drill Bits (we used a 3/16th and 1/8th)
• Wood Stain (optional)

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner (sewing) + woodworking proficiency

Find the full tutorial here.

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