Fabric Christmas gift wrap tutorial inspired by Japanese Furoshiki

Fabric gift wrap tutorial

Step outside the box with fabric gift-wrapping - by Tilly Roberts

Remnants of fabric, partnered with natural touches, are the ideal solution for gift-wrapping with a carefree, sophisticated style.

Cath Muscat

Materials needed:

Fabric scissors

Pieces of fabric in assorted fibres and colours

Selection of flora

Tip: Select soft, natural fabrics such as linen or cotton for a touch of elegant simplicity. For bargain buys, search the remnant bins at your local fabric store.

To make:

Cut fabric to suit size of gift.

For a square-shaped gift, lay fabric flat and shaped like a diamond. Place gift in centre.

Fold one corner over gift. Fold opposite corner over the top.

Bring together the other two corners of fabric and tie in a knot to secure.

For unusual-shaped gifts, experiment with size and shape of fabric.

Decorate gifts with leaves, small branches or handmade name tags.

Cath Muscat

Did you know? Furoshiki are the inspiration for this project – a type of Japanese wrapping cloth traditionally used to transport clothes, gifts and other goods. Search ‘furoshiki’ on YouTube for loads of step-by-step videos.

Live Green Furoshiki Package Wrap Instructions

For more merry makes, pick up the December issue of Home Beautiful magazine, on sale 12th November 2018.

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Tilly Roberts

Stylist and intrepid traveller Tilly Roberts is a decluttering fiend who is passionate about sustainable design and the environment. A neat freak, when she’s not practising yoga Tilly is channelling her worldly style and eye for colour and detail to create a beautifully styled space.