DIY FABRIC ORIGAMI STORAGE BOX

One of the first crafts that I fell in love with was origami. When I was 8 or 9 I had this little kit that came with different colored paper and an instruction book. I made the forms in that book so many times I could do most of them by memory back then. By folding fabric instead of paper, you can make a durable little box to add some cute organization to your day. Here's what you'll need:

 fabric // fusible paper interfacing (above) // square pattern // pen // scissors // iron // 

folding instructions link

for the larger box I used a 17" square, the smaller is a 12" square

I bought my paper interfacing at Walmart for less than $2/yard

Using your square pattern, trace the shape onto your fabric and interfacing. Cut both out and iron together following included instructions.

Using the instructions, fold your square as directed. Here are a few tips for the best results:
//make sure your pattern is as close to a perfect square as you can get
//iron on your interfacing carefully and make sure there are no spots that aren't fused to avoid lumpiness
//for every new fold you make, go over the crease with the dull edge of your scissors to make it more prominent
//work on a hard, flat surface so you can bare down and make your folds better
//like the instructions say, make sure you start with the wrong side facing out (interfacing side), so your box ends up with the pretty fabric side showing

And then you'll have a cute, little fabric box.