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12-30-2009, 05:36 AM

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Heavy is good - isn't it? I love all of them, especially the Asian looking one. It looks like it is not as high as the others, like a box to keep pearls in. How do you cut the mat board, with an exacto knife? Have you tried the foam core? This is a wonderful project, but it looks like a job for a perfectionist.

Hi, well to be honest I know I should use an exacto knife but don´t have one so been using my old scissors. Don´t know about foam core, not heard of that one.

Heavy is ok because it makes for a sturdy box, I like the heavy one better for that reason.

12-30-2009, 05:37 AM

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Pal, these boxes are very easy to make. I downloaded the instructions at the beginning of this thread and its a sinch. Try it you will be amazed.

Elle

12-30-2009, 09:53 AM

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Pal, these boxes are very easy to make. I downloaded the instructions at the beginning of this thread and its a sinch. Try it you will be amazed.

Elle

Thank you Elle.

12-30-2009, 11:11 AM

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Oklahoma Suzie

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Beautiful sewing box. maybe someday I will make one.

12-30-2009, 02:05 PM

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Started mine today, cut the top fabric wrong and need to more, for the elastic and pockets, so if I have to add a thrird fabric I will. Not a project I should have done in front of the TV:)
Glue is drying so I am finished for today.

12-30-2009, 02:27 PM

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All three of your boxes are gorgeous!!! I can't wait to see the next one :D:D:D

12-30-2009, 04:28 PM

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Oh, Brush, I am so sorry - you must be really annoyed, but since the elastic and pockets go inside, you could use the same as the lining fabric if you have enough of that, and a third fabric would also look OK, so don't despair too much.

12-30-2009, 04:31 PM

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12-30-2009, 05:01 PM

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Brush...it shouldn't be a problem....a third fabric will actually look nice! I do know what you mean about working in front of the tube though....I did all my sides...sideways.... :oops: