This week’s DIY project was a little something for our car. We like to have the basics set up so our vehicle stays organized, and so we are prepared for spontaneous day trips or long days out running errands. One thing we needed was a functional place to put waste, like banana peels, apple cores, small recyclables, etc while on the road. It didn’t need to be large, would preferably be washable, stable so it didn’t tip over, and easy to access from the driver and passenger seat.
I tracked down a quart sized yogurt container (which was satisfyingly difficult to find since I make my own yogurt now), and built a small fabric container around it. I installed snaps on the fabric container, and also on a leather strap I cut, so it could snap in and out of where ever it was hung, with ease. The container is made with a heavy hemp canvas (my favorite fabric in the world!), and lined with a waterproof nylon material I had leftover from a custom order some time back.
It’s hanging from the seat frame down near the floor now, but can also be hung from the back of the headrest. We don’t generate a lot of trash (especially not while in the car), so the size is perfect.
Do you organize your car? Any fun tips?
.
Last week’s DIY here.
Denise
well, that is just perfect and now I am inspired.
I’m wondering if you might share your yogurt recipe?
abby
I have actually had an unfinished post saved in my drafts for months, on how I make yogurt. You are not the first to ask. I will try to finish in the near future! Thanks Denise.
natalie
abby, i love this! such a beautiful addition to your car!
Katerina
very good idea i am going to do it for our car too.
Thanks Katerina ff
Greece
Liesl
This is so fantastic! I love that you used a container in it–easily removed, rinsed and reused.
abby
Thanks Liesl! Really great to see you here.