SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Different size gift boxes
- Choice of fabric. Yardage depending on box size.
- Choice of fabric for ribbon.
- 1 bottle of Fabric-Tac
- 1 can of Heavy starch
- Kraft paper
- Chalk
- Large safety pin
DIRECTIONS:
- Wrapping Box: Spray fabric with Heavy Starch, iron or let dry. Wrap gift box using Fabric-tac to secure the wrapping edges.
- Ribbon: Measure around the box, plus 6" to 10" extra for the knot or bow. Raw edges are serged with a rolled hem or a large zigzag stitch, length very close together. Spray ribbon with several coats of Heavy Starch letting it dry between sprays. Tie fabric ribbon into desired knots or bows, cut any excess off the edges when finished (if trimming off any excess, untie ribbon, zigzag or serge trimmed edges, then tie again). Secure bows or knots to box with Fabric-tac.
JOANN HACKS:
- Magic Tape will not hold onto fabric to wrap boxes. Hot glue will penetrate fabric and show through right side.
- When using a serger or zigzag to finish the raw edges, make sure the right side of the needle goes off the edge of fabric. This will encompass the raw edge.