Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 14 hours ago
Here's what you need for your fat quarter (FQ) bin:
-2 fat quarters
-1/2 yard of cotton batting.
1. Cut your FQ in half width-wise, so you have 2 rectangles that are 9" tall by 20-22" wide, depending on the width of your fat quarter.
2. Next, cut your rectangles into 3rds so that you have 6 equal pieces that are 9" tall by 7" wide** for each FQ.
**Note about the final width: It will be your full width divided by 3. So, if your full width is 21", you should cut the FQ into 9" tall x 7" wide. If your full width is 22", you should cut the FQ into 9" tall x 7 1/3” wide.
You could also just cut your width down to 21" to get a nice even number (7") in your pieces.
3. Next, cut 1 piece from each FQ so that it is a perfect square (7" x 7" or whatever the full width of your fabric is).
Get a free pattern for 3 cute mini totes right here!
notraceshop.com/3-mini-totes
Join our zero waste sewing & crafting group here:
facebook.com/groups/332218438480456
If you make one, tag me on Instagram! @no_trace_shop.
Shop for zero waste sewing patterns here:
NoTraceShop.com/shop
Links to the materials & supplies I used in the video*:
✨My pressing/ironing mat tidd.ly/3Vd3RtH
✨My rotary cutter (same brand): tidd.ly/3EZ7HQq
✨My self-healing mat: tidd.ly/3VKgs7Y
✨Beginner sewing kit: tidd.ly/3UtxK8o
✨Organic cotton fabrics like the ones I use: tidd.ly/3VkJRWx
✨Sustainable cord/twine/rope: tidd.ly/3UmEaGf
✨Where I get my organic cotton No Trace tags: tidd.ly/3Ffa9DL
✨Organic cotton thread, elastic & more sustainable notions: tidd.ly/3VKAz5H
*These are affiliate links, which means if you purchase this I'll receive a small commission.*
If you’d rather shop on Amazon, check out these links*:
✨Wool ironing mat: amzn.to/3VCML9a
✨Rotary cutter: amzn.to/3FrCjdV
✨Cutting mat: amzn.to/3VX9IDS
✨My sewing machine: amzn.to/3F5Y2HR
✨My favorite sewing machine for beginners: amzn.to/3VBN445
*These are affiliate links, which means if you purchase this I'll receive a small commission.*
Here's what you need for your fat quarter (FQ) bin:
-2 fat quarters
-1/2 yard of cotton batting.
1. Cut your FQ in half width-wise, so you have 2 rectangles that are 9" tall by 20-22" wide, depending on the width of your fat quarter.
2. Next, cut your rectangles into 3rds so that you have 6 equal pieces that are 9" tall by 7" wide** for each FQ.
**Note about the final width: It will be your full width divided by 3. So, if your full width is 21", you should cut the FQ into 9" tall x 7" wide. If your full width is 22", you should cut the FQ into 9" tall x 7 1/3” wide.
You could also just cut your width down to 21" to get a nice even number (7") in your pieces.
3. Next, cut 1 piece from each FQ so that it is a perfect square (7" x 7" or whatever the full width of your fabric is).
Get a free pattern for 3 cute mini totes right here!
notraceshop.com/3-mini-totes
Join our zero waste sewing & crafting group here:
facebook.com/groups/332218438480456
If you make one, tag me on Instagram! @no_trace_shop.
Shop for zero waste sewing patterns here:
NoTraceShop.com/shop
Links to the materials & supplies I used in the video*:
✨My pressing/ironing mat tidd.ly/3Vd3RtH
✨My rotary cutter (same brand): tidd.ly/3EZ7HQq
✨My self-healing mat: tidd.ly/3VKgs7Y
✨Beginner sewing kit: tidd.ly/3UtxK8o
✨Organic cotton fabrics like the ones I use: tidd.ly/3VkJRWx
✨Sustainable cord/twine/rope: tidd.ly/3UmEaGf
✨Where I get my organic cotton No Trace tags: tidd.ly/3Ffa9DL
✨Organic cotton thread, elastic & more sustainable notions: tidd.ly/3VKAz5H
*These are affiliate links, which means if you purchase this I'll receive a small commission.*
If you’d rather shop on Amazon, check out these links*:
✨Wool ironing mat: amzn.to/3VCML9a
✨Rotary cutter: amzn.to/3FrCjdV
✨Cutting mat: amzn.to/3VX9IDS
✨My sewing machine: amzn.to/3F5Y2HR
✨My favorite sewing machine for beginners: amzn.to/3VBN445
*These are affiliate links, which means if you purchase this I'll receive a small commission.*
