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Fabric Boxes with French Seams Tutorial

Old 12-04-2013, 05:34 AM
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That's awesome. I love the way it looks. Definitely going to try this. Thanks for sharing!
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Old 12-04-2013, 07:14 AM
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Great tutorial, love your box.
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Old 12-04-2013, 08:39 AM
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Thanks for the great tutorial. I am going to try this with my next box. So far I have really enjoyed making these boxes courtesy of this awesome board's tutorials and pictures.
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Old 12-04-2013, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by caroloto View Post
I love the french seams and I can tell the box would hold it's shape better then the other way I have done them! Great tutorial!

My thought with the left over corner it would make a great top/lid for a pocket on a outside purse gosh it is already quilted.
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 choice currently is warm and natural. However, I do plan to experiment with others.
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Old 12-04-2013, 09:33 AM
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Looks great and reduces bulk inside.
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Old 12-04-2013, 10:24 AM
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I made a few fabric boxes before doing this and now will be excited to try out this one. How pretty to sit a tall vase inside or fat candle, silk flowers, etc. Gosh...the list goes on and on...gee...even little undies or such for the 18 inch AG dolls would look cute on the shelf in this fabric box. Maybe ponytail decorative things. etc etc etc

Thanks so much for this idea. gotta try it.

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Old 12-04-2013, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by wordpaintervs View Post
I made a few fabric boxes before doing this and now will be excited to try out this one. How pretty to sit a tall vase inside or fat candle, silk flowers, etc. Gosh...the list goes on and on...gee...even little undies or such for the 18 inch AG dolls would look cute on the shelf in this fabric box. Maybe ponytail decorative things. etc etc etc

Thanks Vickey, now you have my wheels spinning with ideas.

Thanks so much for this idea. gotta try it.

hugs to you and yours

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Thanks Vickey, now you have my wheels spinning!
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Looks great! Thanks for the tute!
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Old 12-04-2013, 09:36 PM
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Nice tutorial. I have made soft boxes where I cut the shape before turning and quilting, then all I had to do was stitch the edges together. Since I like hand sewing, I stitched them by hand and there was no bulk on inside or outside. I don't have a camera so I can't show a picture.
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I have my fat quarters and scraps picked out to make several of these boxes for Christmas gifts. I am just not sure what size to cut the squares. I don't want tall and skinny boxes. I want good square proportioned boxes. Your French seems will give them nice structure. Thanks a bunch for your great tutorial!
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