How to wrap a small box in a minute with fabric
When you wrap a small box with fabric, no tape is needed. All you need is a square of fabric, such as a handkerchief (or pocketchief). It’s easy and simple, and wrapping takes only less than one minute.
The appropriate fabric size is 3 times the size (width + double height) of the gift box.
It’s one of simple and easy box wrapping ideas that can be used for any size gift as long as you have the right size cloth. Also this design makes a bow shape while wrapping a box and a ribbon is not needed.
Choose fabrics from the scraps of fabric you have at home. (Cotton fabrics work well.)
Enjoy sustainable wrapping all year round.
How to wrap a small box step by step
How to wrap a small box step by step.
Wrapping a small box in fabric requires no tape or ribbon. Basically, a thin piece of cloth is all you need; it’s easy, simple, and eco-friendly.
Total Time: 1 minute
Step 1
Spread the cloth flat and place the gift in the center diagonally.
Step 2
Fold the top corner over the gift and tuck it underneath. Then fold over the bottom corner.
Step 3
Take the left and right corners and tie them into a knot. if the ends are long you can tuck them in.
Step 4
Take the top corner and fold in thirds (about 1 inch).
Step 5
Fold the three folded corner over the knot and tuck the tip under it.
Step 6
Pull and spread the bow. Good luck and happy fabric gift wrap!
If the fabric is too large….
If the fabric is too large for the gift size, the two corners of the bow can be tucked in before step 4. as shown in the image. If you want to make the knot tighter, pull both ends on the bottom side of the knot.
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Materials: Square of cloth such as Handkerchief (Pocketchief) at home (e.g. a standard 14″ x 14″ – 15″ x 15″ handkerchief for a 3.5″ x 3.5″ gift box)
This video shows how to wrap a small gift with fabric. (It covers how to wrap a box that opens as there is no need to turn it over while packaging.)
How to wrap a small box Valiation
Jewelry box wrapping using pocket chief
The image shows a jewelry box wrapped in a silk-type black pocket chief and rhinestone stickers applied in several places in the knot as a decorative accent.
The pocket chief was a bit large for the box, so the two corner ends are tucked into the knot.
Silky fabric makes gift wrapping gorgeous, but it is a little difficult to get the two ends into the knot. In such cases, loosen the knot once, insert the two ends, and then tighten the knot while pulling the bottom two ends left and right.
Heart-shaped wrapping using handkerchief
The handkerchief in the photo is made of thin, soft cotton. It is slightly stretchable, making it useful for wrapping small sized gifts.
Materials
- Handkerchief
- Hair elastic
- Ribbon
- Rhinestone sticker (optional)
If the adhesive strength of the rhinestone is weak, reinforce the adhesive part of it with an all purpose glue stick to hold it in place without damaging the fabric or ribbon.
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How to wrap a rectangular box creatively
The design above, “How to wrap a small box”, can also be used for rectangular boxes.
In fact, most of my designs use rectangular boxes. Here are some examples.
How to wrap a rectangular box without tape
FAQ
How do you neatly wrap a small box?
Wrapping a small box in thin cloth with a hair elastic makes a neat wrapping without tape or ribbon. It is simple, easy, and eco-friendly. Since there is no tearing, sewing, or damaging the cloth, the cloth can be reused after the wrapping is unwrapped.
Soft, stretchy cloth is especially easy to wrap gifts in.
