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Tutorial on handmade DIY storage box from discarded milk powder cans

Tutorial on handmade DIY storage box from discarded milk powder cans

Handmade DIY tutorial for fabric storage boxes.

Tutorial on handmade DIY storage box from discarded milk powder cans

1. Prepare empty cans (iron boxes for milk powder are best, of course biscuit boxes and other sturdy ones are acceptable), surface fabric, lining fabric, non-woven fabric or cotton or cardboard.

Tutorial on handmade DIY storage box from discarded milk powder cans

2. Wrap the can with non-woven fabric. Just glue or double-sided tape on both ends and fix it. Do you want to save costs?

Tutorial on handmade DIY storage box from discarded milk powder cans

3. Wrap the table cloth and glue the seams. Inside the can, the upper adhesive layer is double-sidedGlue, glue can also be used. Turn the upper end of the cloth down evenly and stick it.

Tutorial on handmade DIY storage box from discarded milk powder cans

4. Turn the jar over, sew a circle around the bottom cloth, apply double-sided tape or glue to the bottom of the jar, tighten the lower end of the cloth, tie it, and stick the cloth to the bottom of the jar.

Tutorial on handmade DIY storage box from discarded milk powder cans

5. According to the diameter of the can, cut two smaller circles from the cardboard and glue them to the lining cloth. Sew the edges of the cloth with thread and tighten them as above. Glue one to the bottom and use the other as the lid.

Tutorial on handmade DIY storage box from discarded milk powder cans

6. Cut a long strip of cardboard according to the circumference and height of the can, stick the lining on it, and stick it to the inside of the can.

Tutorial on handmade DIY storage box from discarded milk powder cans

7. Cut a round cardboard that is slightly smaller than the mouth of the jar. Just wrap it with cloth. Place it in the jar, wrap it with the cloth, tighten the mouth, drill a hole, insert the tassel, and put the lid on. Glue the bullet and the smaller circle made in step 5 together, and you're done.