Homemade Bread Box
This box could be used for just about anything, but I used it as somewhat of a bread box. It was actually given to my uncle and his girlfriend with their homemade bread. It was a simple box with a velcro latch. I could have added some extras and made a slightly different design, but I ran out of time. Really you can do whatever you’d like with this.
To start, you’ll need 4 squares (about 7×7 for a large box, but you can adjust this size) all the same size of one fabric, and 4 squares all the same size of another (I used a plain white as the lining). These will make your three sides and the bottom. Now cut another piece of each fabric that’s the same size wide, but more than twice as long (about 7×15). This will be your 4th side, and flap that will cover the the top.
Start by sewing the two different fabrics together (right sides together), making individual sides of your box. One fabric will be your outside of the box, the other will be your inside. Leave one side open so you can turn it inside out. Do not sew just yet! Do this with all 5 pieces.
Next take cardboard and cut to fit inside 4 of the pieces (excluding the bottom). Make sure the cardboard is slightly smaller than your sides so they fit. It’s alright if they are quite a bit smaller, they are only to give the box a shape. All 4 pieces of cardboard should be identical - your flap should not have cardboard inside.
Now it’s time to sew it all together! Start with one side and the bottom sewing them together (right sides together). Sew another side to that side, and so on. Finish by sewing the sides to the bottom. Flip your box right side out.
For the finishing touches, take a piece of velcro and sew to your flap. Sew the other part of the velcro to the opposite side. Adding a handle is optional (this is something I wanted to do with mine, but ran out of time).
To make a handle, cut out a thick strip of each of your fabrics (At least 2 inches thick). Sew together (right sides together). Turn right side out, and sew to each side of your box on the inside.
That’s it! Now you have a decorative place to store your bread, or a nice gift box for homemade bread.
