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DIY Sewing Box Makeover

It’s that time again! The second Tuesday of every month (for several years now) my blogger friends and I feature Trash to Treasure Tuesday. woot! While you’ll see their inspirational projects for you in a bit. Check out this cutie I was able to get my hands on. What is it? Well, I’m about to do a DIY sewing box makeover with the coolest sewing box I ever did see.

Vintage Sewing Box Before | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Sewing Box Top | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

This box not only has a fun design, but also a large drawer and two ends with roll-top design for spool and bobbin storage.

Before DIY Sewing Box Collage | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Isn’t that SO FUN!?

Okay, so now these we’ve established it’s worth saving, it does have a crack I need to repair as well as the knob is partially broken off. No problemo.

RAMP IT UP

First, I will say this was a simple makeover, but took time. You’ll quickly see why. I used wood glue to make the necessary repairs and I also knock off the remaining knob. Then, I take it outside and give it two coats of a flat white spray paint to give it a base to work with.

Painted White Sewing Box for DIY Makeover | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Next, once I have my base coat, I use my transfer method to create a design suited to this unique shape using these coloring pages. I transfer on the images and hand-paint in.

Yellow Paint for VW Bug DIY Sewing Box | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Here’s a hint… tee hee.

Volkswagen Bux T-Shirt | Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

In addition, if you know me, I have a thing for the vintage Volkswagen vehicles (say that five times fast). My first love is BEEP – an Art Deco waterfall dresser that went viral. Likewise, I also created a unique paint brush set in hippie style for a contest (and won – fist pump!!).

SUNSHINE ON THE WAY

Last, after I take time to layer each paint color and then finish with a Sharpie for the details, my DIY sewing box makeover is complete. BEEP!

Hand-painted Volkswagen Beetle DIY Sewing Box Front by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Yellow VW Bug Sewing Box by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Inside, you can tuck your notions and essentials.

Open Drawer on DIY Sewing Box Makeover by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Meanwhile, the two ends are full of fun too, don’t you think?

Front Left of Vintage Sewing Box by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Hidden Bobbin Storage in DIY Sewing Box by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Whimsy on the outside and party on the inside!!

Back Left of VW Bug Sewing Box by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Back End Sewing Box Storage for Thread Spools by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Hand-Painted VW Bug Back of DIY Sewing Box | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

With that, you have to tell me, did you see that coming? Not only could I have done a million different things with this, I could have also given it a new purpose too like these sewing boxes HERE.

Upcycled Remote Control Holder from Sewing Box by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com

Additionally, if you’d like to make this part of your home story, you can find this and more in my online store:

Shop Prodigal Pieces | shop.prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

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While it’s always fun for me to create, my ultimate goal is to inspire you. What would you have done differently to this sewing box? Leave me some comment love below, then pin and share to inspire others.

A DIY vintage sewing box with a whimsical style of a Volkswagen Beetle by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

Before you go, be sure to sign up for my FREE newsletter to see what I do with this thrifted wall pocket HERE.

Metal Pocket Before Makeover | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces

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While you’re at it, here are more fun recreations for you like this DIY sewing box:

Ikea Rast Dresser Done Brownie Camera Style by Prodigal Pieces prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpiecesA damaged dressing table is repurposed into an adorable chest of drawers with vintage truck and Country Roads Take Me Home by Larissa of Prodigal Pieces | prodigalpieces.com #prodigalpieces #furniture #repurposed #upcycled #truck #vintage

Comments

  1. Rebecca - NC says

    You are such an amazing and creative artist!!! That’s such an adorable transformation. I wish I had just a nano bit of your talent!!!!! 😍

    • Larissa says

      I’d love to share!! haha. Thank you for always being a positive light in my day, Rebecca.

  2. Karen says

    Wow, no I did not see that coming. You are such a creative person and always come up with something unexpected. Awesome job, I love it!

    • Larissa says

      Fun! Once I got the idea in my head I couldn’t let it go. 😉 Thanks for the smile, Karen. 😀

  3. Caye Cooper says

    OMGosh! You are sooo creative, Larissa! That is just adorable. I would never have thought to do that. 5 stars!!

  4. Niki says

    Slug Bug!! Groovy vibes Larissa. I like that you chose yellow too. It’s playful without being over the top. I don’t know that I have ever seen as many sewing boxes as I have since I started to follow your blog. Sew many different sizes and styles, and how you come up with new ideas is Very Wondrous!

    • Larissa says

      Yay! I actually picked this paint for my girls’ wardrobe. It’s like sunshine in a can! Thank you, Niki. You’re becoming aware! haha!

  5. Christy James says

    Oh my goodness, how fun is this?? It was such a cool box to begin with that it really deserved a fun makeover!! Well done, my friend! XOXO

    • Larissa says

      Those rolltop ends totally begged to be a car. haha! Thanks so much, Christy!

    • Larissa says

      I couldn’t unsee the shape or the “door” ends. haha. Sew fun for me. Thanks, Denise!

  6. Fran Blunt says

    What a clever adaptation for an unusual piece! I’v never seen a sewing box like this one. I enjoy your visualizing of the pieces you recreate.

    • Larissa says

      I haven’t either and why I knew it had to be FUN. Thank you bunches, Fran!

  7. Rita says

    If that’s not kool I don’t know what is!
    You are incredibly talented.

    • Larissa says

      woot, woot! I hope you can tell I had blast! Thank you, Rita. 😀

  8. p says

    That is sooo creative ! Thanks for sharing your amazing talent.

    • Larissa says

      I couldn’t wait to see my little vision come to life, so this was fun for me. Thank you!

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