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Embrace zero waste living with this collection of sustainable gift wrap solutions including furoshiki, the traditional Japanese technique of fabric knotting. What could be nicer than receiving a present AND the beautiful scarf it's wrapped in! Whether you use a vintage silk scarf or create your own fabric with patchwork, piecing and dyeing techniques, or reuse unwanted items to make quirky gift wraps - this collection is packed full of ideas for reducing waste. Other ideas include how to make present toppers made from unwanted fabric and yarn scraps to finish off your gift wrapping with a flourish.
List of contents
Introduction
Tools and Materials
Knots section
Step by step photography and instructions for 10 furoshiki knotting techniques
Get wrapping
10 ideas for ways to create, upcycle and revive your own fabric squares
· Pattern making techniques including potato block printing; bleach & paint splatter (celestial); spotty stencil; vegetable dyeing
· Sewing & piecing: applique; patchwork; embroidery
· Alternative fabric wraps: using jeans pockets; jumpers, drawstring bags
Present toppers
· Fabric toppers: twine; tassels & pompoms
· Fabric gift tags
· Elasticated gift wrap with fabric motif
· Fabric flowers
· Felt letters
· Fabric bows
· Fabric gift scrunchie
About the author
Christine Leech (Sew Yeah) is an experienced author, designer, stylist, prop designer and art director. She has published a number of books and worked with clients including John Lewis and Harvey Nichols. She has 18 years' experience working in women's consumer publishing, most recently as creative director at Marie Claire magazine.
Summary
Embrace zero waste living with this collection of sustainable gift wrap solutions including furoshiki, the traditional Japanese technique of fabric knotting. What could be nicer than receiving a present AND the beautiful scarf it's wrapped in!
Foreword
We have tried to reduce the environmental impact of this book by using soy-based inks, printing on FSC paper and using unbleached, uncoated duplex
board for the front cover.
