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Fabric Covered Box

March 9, 2013 By Spoonful of Sugar - 12 Comments

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Giving a gift in a pretty box, is almost like giving two gifts. A gift box can be used to store all manner of things – jewellery, craft supplies, and other treasures. We love the effect from using a white box with a patterned, fabric lid. A fabric covered, padded lid is quick to make, and you can customise the fabric to suit the recipient.
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 In this gift box, we have used some Old New 30’s fabric by Lecien that we bought on our recent trip to Japan. It is a pretty print with a nice weight and texture. The white gift box was purchased at a craft store.
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If you would like to make your own, you will need:

  • Gift box (ours measured 3 x 3 inches)
  • fat quarter of printed fabric
  • quilt batting
  • small piece of interfacing, (measuring 2 7/8 x 2 7/8)

1. Cut quilt batting so that it measures the same dimensions as the box, 3 x 3 inches. We used two layers of quilt batting for the padded lid. Cut a piece of quilting cotton, measuring 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches. Cut 1 1/2 inch squares from each of the corners.
If you are using a box of a different size, you want the fabric to cover the top, sides, and inside sides of the lid, with it extending onto the underside of the top of the lid. (as shown in photo 2)

2. Glue the quilt batting to the top of the lid. If you are using two layers, glue the layers together first. Apply glue to the inside of the box lid. Adhere the fabric and clip in place while the glue dries.

3.There will be a little bit of fabric (1/4 inch) that will protrude from the lid corners. Glue this fabric around onto the opposing side and allow to dry. Fold approx 1/4 inch in on the remaining two sides so that you get a nice neat corner. Glue the sides of fabric in place on the inside of the box lid. Allow to dry.

4. Cut a piece of heavy fusible interfacing that is slightly smaller than the box lid. (2 7/8 x 2 7/8). Cut a square of fabric that is 3 1/2 x 3 1/2. Centre the interfacing on the wrong side of the fabric square and fuse in place with an iron. Press the remaining fabric down as shown in photo 4. Glue the fabric square to the underside of the lid to hide all the raw edges and make the underside of the box neat.(as shown in photo above).

You could make a Fabric Covered Gift Box for any holiday or occasion – Easter, Christmas, Birthday, Mother’s Day etc. Just use fabric to suit.
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Filed Under: Gift Wrapping, Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: gifts

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Comments

  1. Patchwork and Play says

    March 9, 2013 at 5:58 pm

    Beautiful! Now, I just need to get my husband to shop at Tiffany’s for me!

    Reply
  2. Montse says

    March 10, 2013 at 4:58 am

    Preciosa ,me gusta ,un saludo.

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  3. April Grinaway says

    March 10, 2013 at 7:10 am

    So cute!

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  4. Angelina- JoJo & Eloise says

    March 10, 2013 at 11:58 am

    It’s is like giving a gift inside a gift 🙂 I love this!! The fabric is adorable!!
    xo
    Angelina

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  5. Angelina- JoJo & Eloise says

    March 10, 2013 at 11:58 am

    It’s is like giving a gift inside a gift 🙂 I love this!! The fabric is adorable!!
    xo
    Angelina

    Reply
  6. CityGirl says

    March 11, 2013 at 3:50 pm

    Very cute box idea! It would make an adorable jewelry box for my girls and nieces.

    Reply
  7. Amy DeCesare says

    March 13, 2013 at 10:35 am

    So super cute! I would keep that box on a dresser or table. Thanks for the tutorial!

    Reply
  8. Karen Marie Kedzuch says

    May 3, 2014 at 9:43 am

    Lisa & Sarah,
    I love your creativity together with being a mother and daughter team. I am a fabric freak and you make beautiful items.
    Sending some blog hugs & Love,
    Karen Marie

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      May 3, 2014 at 10:26 am

      Thanks so much Karen for your sweet message 🙂 Have a wonderful weekend – with plenty of sewing time!

      Reply
  9. Pauline Grawey says

    November 17, 2015 at 10:34 pm

    Hi, I’m trying to get the same material. Can you help me? I don’t have the fabric number. I’ve been looking thru lecien and can’t find the same one. Anything you could do would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Pauline I want the same one as on your fabric covered box.

    Reply
    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      November 18, 2015 at 6:03 am

      Hi Pauline I bought that fabric a few years ago when I was in Japan and it was out of print at that time. I have done a search but can’t find any for you. It was Old New 30’s by Atsuko Matsuyama for Lecien Fabrics. If you keep checking on Etsy some may turn up. Otherwise there are other Old new 30’s fabrics that are equally sweet.

      Reply
      • Pauline Grawey says

        November 18, 2015 at 9:44 am

        Thank you . Pauline The box is adorable.

        Reply

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