How To Make A Doll Bed Storage Bin For Your American Girl Doll

Donna Kinley share's an adorable and functional storage idea! I'm loving this and am really excited to have her share this easy to follow tutorial project with the group. So gather up your supplies and follow along in the video below to see how easy it is to make a doll bed storage bin!
For this project, you will need:
A plastic storage bin. Look for one that is mostly rectangular with straight sides, and no special locking system on the lid. The plainer, the better. This shoebox size is about 13 inches long so it’s about the same length as a Little Darling® doll or a Maru® Mini-Pal. A sweater size box seems to be about right for WellieWishers™ or Ruby Red Fashion Friends®. I’m going to use the shoebox size for this demonstration, but the process is the same for larger bins as well.
Quilter’s batting. It’s nice to give the top a little bit of cushion.
Fabric. The amount you’ll need depends on the size bin you are using. I did this shoebox size with less than a yard of fabric. A sweater size bin would need about a yard.
Trim for the sides of the lid. Gross-grain ribbon works well. This trim is about an inch wide, but you may prefer even wider trim. You’ll need enough to go around the perimeter of the lid with a couple extra inches for overlap.
Elastic ½ to 1 inch wide. Most any type will work. I’m sure you could make a skirt for the bin without using elastic, but an elastic casing is just a quick and easy way to make the top band of the skirt section.
Glue or double-sided tape. This will be used to keep the skirt from sliding down the sides of the bin. I also used it attach the topper to the lid. You need glue or tape that will adhere to both the plastic and the fabric. I had this Aleene’s Jewel-It® Embellishing Glue™ on hand, so that’s what I used for the fabric to plastic areas. This glue is designed to bond beads and jewels to fabric. Hot glue might work as well, so you could test that out if you have it on hand. I used double sided tape to hold the ribbon to the sides of the lid because I was concerned that the glue would bleed through the trim.
Follow along in the full written tutorial on the Pixie Faire Blog: www.pixiefaire...

[@janiceschenck4583]

This is a very cute idea for a little girl's room as well.

[@gardenquilts]

I just love this idea and your tutorial. I used the boxes our American Girl dolls came in for their beds and some much needed clothing storage. My Granddaughters love their pretty dolls, but their size means that a lot of space is needed for their clothes and shoes. These would also make great little seats for a doll's bedroom or living room, with the wonderfully helpful storage space cleverly disguised. Thanks so much Donna for sharing your good techniques and simple instructions. I very much appreciate this! :)

[@iknithappy]

This tutorial is so well explained and easy to follow. I think I might even make something similar just for some storage I have just to make my storage bin cute. Thanks so much!

[@mozwatch5708]

thank you, Donna! I love this > great use of scraps if one has some???? LOL

[@galeholt3757]

This isone of your best videos. So pretty and practical. I will be making a couple of these..from Tennessee

[@SewingWithCinnamon]

Thanks so much 😊

[@lindy5884]

So cute. I have some granddaughters who will love these!

[@isatartt7104]

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