How To Clean Fabric Storage Bins

Aimee Herring

As useful as plastic storage bins are, they are not the prettiest things to have lying around the house, which is why they are usually stuffed under beds and on top of closets. But, what are you to do when you have a space that is out in the open that needs a storage solution? Check out the do-it-yourself craft project below, which transforms basic bins into chic clutter collectors.

Skill Level: Beginner

Materials

Large plastic storage bins; tape measure; handheld drill with bits; cotton fabric in desired pattern; chalk marking pencil; scissors; iron and ironing board; decoupage medium; foam paintbrush; awl; heavy twine or rope; four plastic wheels and mounting hardware.

Directions

1. Place bin bottom side up. About 1 inch from each corner, drill a hole large enough to accommodate stem of wheel. Place bin right side up. Drill two holes, about 4 inches apart, on front of bin for handle.
2. Measure circumference and height of bin; add 3 inches to each measurement. Measure, mark and cut fabric to these measurements. Fold over one long edge of fabric 1 inch and press.
3. Place bin on work surface with one side up; brush on a generous coat of decoupage medium. Smooth fabric over side, aligning pressed folded edge just under rim of bin and allowing excess to extend at bottom.
4. Rotate bin on work surface with adjacent side up; apply medium and smooth fabric in place in same manner. Continue attaching fabric to each side of bin in same manner.
5. At raw edge, turn fabric under 1 inch and use additional medium to secure lapped edges.
6. Apply medium to outer 2 inches of bin bottom and smooth fabric in place, forming mitered corners.
7. Using awl, puncture fabric over each of the four wheel holes and each of the two handle holes.
8. Cut 10 inches of twine; push twine ends through handle holes and knot on inside, leaving some slack.
9. Attach wheels to each lower corner hole.

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