Basic
Materials and Tools
Learn which materials and tools to gather before beginning a Stitched Form project.
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Learn the core techniques used throughout Stitched Form projects. Each lesson focuses on one reusable cartonnage skill, so project recipes can stay clear and concise.
Basic
Basic
Cutting Chipboard & Cardstock
Learn how to measure and cut accurate, square chipboard and cardstock pieces for cartonnage projects.
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Cutting Fabric
Learn how to plan fabric direction and cut accurate fabric pieces using the dimensions in a project pattern.
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Wrapping Flat Panels
Learn how to cover flat cardstock or chipboard panels neatly with fabric.
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Wrapping the Inside of a Frame
Learn how to cut and wrap fabric neatly around the inside opening of a chipboard or cardstock frame.
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Cutting Irregular Shapes
Learn how to use a pattern template to cut irregular chipboard and cardstock shapes and prepare each piece for covering.
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Cutting Circles
Learn how to cut smooth circles and ovals from chipboard and refine their edges.
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Wrapping Circles
Learn how to cover circular and oval chipboard and cardstock pieces neatly with fabric.
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Fabric Hinges
Creating a Fabric Hinge
Learn how to join chipboard pieces with fabric, reinforce the hinge, and install the lining so the finished hinge opens and closes smoothly.
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Hinge Supports
Learn how to fuse interfacing to fabric to create a stable support for a fabric hinge.
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Container Building
Building a Chipboard Structure
Learn how to assemble straight, square, and sturdy chipboard structures for cartonnage projects.
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Reinforcing with Water-Activated Tape
Learn how to use water-activated tape to strengthen chipboard joints and corners.
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Wrapping and Finishing a Box Exterior
Learn how to wrap a constructed chipboard box and finish its corners and edges cleanly.
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Installing Lining Panels to Containers
Learn how to fit and install fabric-covered lining panels neatly inside a cartonnage project.
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Closures
Attaching a Tie Closure
Learn how to anchor a fabric tie beneath a lining card for a secure, neatly finished closure.
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