Fast, Fun & Easy Fabric Boxes: 8 Great Designs-Unlimited Possibilities

book was still in very good shape so very satified

I didn't think the boxes were that hard to make. I am no expert sewer, but I have been sewing for 15 years. This was my first foray into craft sewing. The book is a bit confusing. There are two sets of instructions- one general set, and one specific set for each of the boxes, so you have to flip back and forth. My suggestion is to make a practice box first, to get the technique down. I used Fast 2 Fuse interfacing- stiff interfacing with the fusible web alreading incorporated. I'm sure there are other similar products out there. I also used regular multipurpose thread. I needed to do the satin stiching twice, and I found while the topstiching thread looked very shiny and nice, it was way too thick and jammed under my foot the second time around. Buy plenty of thread per box- each box uses about 150-200 yards of thread. I used a rotary cutter- not all the fancy scissors they suggested. I also made a quick tailor's ham by gluing together two same size scraps of 2x4 lumber and covering it with scraps of fabric. It really helps in pressing the edges and corners. So, practice a lot, have patience and good luck!

I saw a demo by the author on HGTV's "Simply Quilts" and downloaded those instructions from that site which were vague, at best. I managed to cobble-together a box using different brands and types of fusibles as those recommended by the author; it wasn't a rousing success. After reading these reviews, I'm still going to buy the book but now know to read it ALL before attempting another box. Perhaps if we write to the AUTHOR and publisher of the book with our concerns the revised edition (if there IS one) will be more clear. I feel it would be extremely helpful to note in the book alternative brands/types of fusibles because I couldn't find what was recommended at my local fabric store. I agree that some amount of experience with fusing fabrics is helpful...I had to draw on my experience to figure out how to get my fabrics to stick together. A lot of sewing experience isn't necessarily needed or even usable...you literally have to "think outside the box" (no pun intended) in order to parse out the instructions. I think now that I have made one, I've seen the mistakes I made...and how the box could be improved over what the author suggested, so I'm still going to buy the book.

This book is well written with easy to follow instructions. Beautiful photography compliments the artistic style of each project.

I gave this book 4 starts vs 5 because, well, the instructions have to be read several times to discover the "style" of the author. Once you've read the instructions several times and gather your materials, which are discussed in the very front of the book, you can make lots of cool boxes. My very first box turned out great. I do have a lot of sewing and quilting experience,so that helped. But, I think that with a bit of attention to detail, this book would be fine for most crafters.

I really like making these boxes. The book is very poorly organized. You have to jump between so many pages to find your instructions, but once you know how the book is, it helps. All the instructions are there but confusing to find. It sure could of been better organized. I want instructions for each project with each project. But in spite of this, I like making these boxes to give away...people really enjoy them!

I am trying to make the boxes to put small gifts in. The pictures and instructions are very clear, except while they mentioned double sided Tim-tex, they didn't offer enough directions using it (it's 2 sided stickiness).

I needed a replacement for a lost library book. I was able to locate one in better condition than the original.The book arrived well packaged and in a timely manner considering it was holiday season. For crafters it is a fun book,showing how to make boxes out of fabric.

I ordered the book after seeing it on amazon. I got to look inside and eventually just bought it. No disappointment there. I love boxes and embellishing them. Now I'll make them and embellish them in fabric or just make them simple and embellish with paint or beads or whatever comes to mind.

This is a slim volume - just 48 pages plus templates but it is packed with information and pictures. The author talks you through basic information - threads, fabric, sewing machine needles, etc. She then moves on to building boxes. We then learn how to make boxes with lids - square, triangular, pentagonal, hexagonal and diamond shaped including various sizes. She then gives instructions for boxes with attached lids - a recipe box, treasure box and a to go box. Finally she suggests embellishments. There is a half page of suppliers and full size templates. The author is American and she only suggests American suppliers but I don't see this is a problem since all the materials can be bought on line. I liked the fact that there are lots of clear pictures and clear instructions. I'd say you need basic sewing knowledge but the designs are pretty simple. I love the fact that I can actually make something useful from all those small pieces of fabric I own other than a quilt, cushion, bag etc.

Great fun patterns and projects to do. I have this as an e-book and in hard copy. I can't print from my Kindle, so a hard copy became necessary. If you enjoy sewing and crafting these are really fun and easy to do and are really effective. Once you have the basic techniques you can play and experiment to your hearts content. A really good read and more!

I bought her other book on creating fabric bowls, which was brilliant. This one is equally as good. The instructions are easy to follow, and for those of us who have stashed of fabric this is a brilliant was of putting them to good use and saving yourself some money. Thrifty idea.

Craft is the name and craft is the game love this book the grand children love having a go with several of these productsbuying too many books!!