Fabric origami box



I mentioned earlier this week that I'm experimenting with fabric origami.

Well yesterday I made this little box.  
To make the fabric stiff enough to fold and hold it's shape better, I used fusible webbing to stick two pieces of fabric together, then cut out a square using a paper template:

I then followed my origami instruction book, and used my iron to help keep the creases in the fabric:


Then I secured the final folds with a couple of handstitches!

I made a paper box and a fabric one to compare:

Quite neat!
And perfect for a little button storage..

Of course as soon as my girls came home from school they claimed the little box, and I'm sure they'll find all sorts of little trinkets to keep in it! 
I can see more of these being made - and more exploration of fabric origami!

Any suggestions of what to try next?







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8 comments:

  1. FayAugust 2, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Cool idea! It looks great.

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  2. JulieAugust 2, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Very cute idea! Maybe in felt? :-)

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  3. DeepthiAugust 2, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Cute!! I have seen a few fabric origami on the net but I couldn't find any fabric here in India

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  4. Ginx CraftAugust 2, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    What a great idea. I have never seen fabric origami before.

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  5. AgyAugust 2, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    Another great idea, Jill! I think it would look cool with jean material too!

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  6. Garage Sales R UsAugust 3, 2012 at 1:09 AM

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  7. CarolynAugust 4, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Love this! Thank you for linking up on homework. I featured you today - come on by and grab a featured button! http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-inspiration-board-link-party.html

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  8. JillAugust 10, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    Thanks everyone! I like the idea of felt and denim (thanks Sesenarts and Agy!) I shall have to try those in future origami projects!!

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