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Forum: Tutorials
12-16-2014, 05:26 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,184
Posted By SewExtremeSeams

Now that the QB is fixed concerning loading...

Now that the QB is fixed concerning loading photos on here, I hope y'all will post your fabric boxes. I am sure they are pretty!
Forum: Tutorials
12-15-2014, 07:14 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,184
Posted By SewExtremeSeams

Would love to see your boxes, can you post some...

Would love to see your boxes, can you post some photos?
Forum: Tutorials
11-01-2014, 10:15 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,184
Posted By SewExtremeSeams

Yes, elnan, my hat is off to seaside stitches...

Yes, elnan, my hat is off to seaside stitches blogspot for starting this whole fad. I wrote to her and asked her permission to make a tutorial on her boxes with the French Seams. The French Seams...
Forum: Tutorials
10-31-2014, 03:12 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,184
Posted By SewExtremeSeams

Aurora, I made 3" deep corners which is why my...

Aurora, I made 3" deep corners which is why my box turned out taller. Since I am not looking to place wine bottles in there, I wouldn't make it that tall. Right now I am working on boxes made from...
Forum: Tutorials
10-23-2014, 04:51 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,184
Posted By SewExtremeSeams

I would love to see a photo of what you did with...

I would love to see a photo of what you did with the corners. I haven't thrown any of mine away because they are already sandwiched and quilted. A present topper sounds terrific. Hope you will...
Forum: Tutorials
12-22-2013, 06:08 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,184
Posted By SewExtremeSeams

Excellent Thimble!!!! It looks great. Thank you...

Excellent Thimble!!!! It looks great. Thank you for posting a photo.
Forum: Tutorials
12-22-2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,184
Posted By SewExtremeSeams

You have the fabric box bug! :D

You have the fabric box bug! :D
Forum: Tutorials
12-22-2013, 09:27 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,184
Posted By SewExtremeSeams

On making one for a specific item it might be a...

On making one for a specific item it might be a good idea to play with pinning the seam to see what happens. To answer our question, yes, the smaller the corner measurement the boxier the box it...
Forum: Tutorials
12-21-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,184
Posted By SewExtremeSeams

Thank you Judy. Not sure how far in you made...

Thank you Judy. Not sure how far in you made your corner seam but on mine (which is tall and slender) I did 3" corners. Maybe if you experiment with a 2.5" to 3" corner with a basting stitch until...
Forum: Tutorials
12-10-2013, 11:07 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,184
Posted By SewExtremeSeams

You are welcome. I hope you will post photos...

You are welcome. I hope you will post photos when you are done. :)
Forum: Tutorials
12-05-2013, 07:02 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,184
Posted By SewExtremeSeams

You might try making a 12" square. You could...

You might try making a 12" square. You could experiment by basting a 2" corner and see what that gives you. If I had made 2" corners on my 15" square, my box would have been shorter and wider. ...
Forum: Tutorials
12-04-2013, 01:16 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,184
Posted By SewExtremeSeams

Thanks Vickey, now you have my wheels spinning!

Thanks Vickey, now you have my wheels spinning!
Forum: Tutorials
12-04-2013, 09:02 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,184
Posted By SewExtremeSeams

Thank you. Note on standing up. On my example I...

Thank you. Note on standing up. On my example I used 1/4" polyester batting... it is too thin and does not stand up well. It might be strong enough for a shorter box. That is why my batting of...
Forum: Tutorials
12-03-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,184
Posted By SewExtremeSeams

"Could you sew the cut off sections together and...

"Could you sew the cut off sections together and make a pointed top for the box?"
Diamondee, You probably could or you could leave the tips of the corners up instead of tacking them down. Just...
Forum: Tutorials
12-03-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,184
Posted By SewExtremeSeams

Thank you, Jennifer! Great question! Since...

Thank you, Jennifer!

Great question! Since they are green I am planning to raw edge applique them to a background in the form of a Christmas tree. I may then decorate it and send it to my Mom.
Forum: Tutorials
12-03-2013, 11:09 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,184
Posted By SewExtremeSeams

Thank you everyone for your kind comments. I...

Thank you everyone for your kind comments.

I wanted to add that if I do another 15" square, I will probably make my corners smaller thereby making a shorter but fatter box. :D
Forum: Tutorials
12-02-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,184
Posted By SewExtremeSeams

Here is the finished fabric box!

Here is the finished fabric box!
Forum: Tutorials
12-02-2013, 08:25 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,184
Posted By SewExtremeSeams

Turn box right side out and fold down your...

Turn box right side out and fold down your corners. Rather than stitching through all of the layers (my arthritis complains when I do this) I simply tack down the corners under the tip of the corner...
Forum: Tutorials
12-02-2013, 08:22 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,184
Posted By SewExtremeSeams

OK, run your finger along what is your inside...

OK, run your finger along what is your inside fabric seam to kinda of backward finger press that seam open. Pin your seams and sew 1/4" seams.

Since your seam allowance is cut at 1/8", you...
Forum: Tutorials
12-02-2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,184
Posted By SewExtremeSeams

Sew your other corner and then, fold your square...

Sew your other corner and then, fold your square and sew the remaining two corners. Whew! Bear with me, it works.

Now, turn your square wrong side out!
Forum: Tutorials
12-02-2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,184
Posted By SewExtremeSeams

Next, stitch your marked line. Now draw a line...

Next, stitch your marked line. Now draw a line on your fabric 1/4" from the stitched line. I found this worked best since you are working with bulk here. Cut your fabric in between your drawn line...
Forum: Tutorials
12-02-2013, 08:10 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,184
Posted By SewExtremeSeams

Fabric Boxes with French Seams Tutorial

My tutorial shows you how to make French Seams when constructing a Fabric Box as first shown to us on http://seaside-stitches.blogspot.com/2013/03/fabric-box-tutorial.html.

First you make your...
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