Zero Waste: Gift Wrap: 30 ideas for furoshiki and other sustainable solutions

by Christine Leech

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781446308431
Publisher:	David & Charles
Publication date:	10/20/2020
Series:	Zero Waste , #1
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	7.99(w) x 7.99(h) x (d)

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.

Table 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