$19.99 US/$25.50 CAN
Jennifer Playford
graphic designer whose vibrant and whimsical illustrations adorn her own line of stationery and fabric gift wrap. Jenn is the creator of the award-winning Furochic™ wraps. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia.
* reuseable * earth-friendly
WRAPAGAMI
Jennifer Playford is an illustrator and
Requirin only a square piece of fabric Requiring and an item to be wrapped, Wrapagami offers a simple, chic, and eco-friendly alternative to paper gift-wrap and bags. Derived from a Japanese wrapping tradition, the twenty-five exquisite wraps in Wrapagami include clear instructions, easy-to-follow diagrams, inspiring photographs of finished wraps, and lots of tips for creative embellishment and use.
Wrapagami THE ART OF FABRIC GIFT WRAPS
ISBN-13: 978-0-312-56667-8 ISBN-10: 0-312-56667-0
Discover how to use a simple square of fabric to beautifully wrap gifts of any shape or size—with Wrapagami. In this gorgeously photographed book, award-winning designer Jennifer Playford, inspired by the traditional Japanese fabric wraps known as furoshiki, shows exactly how to use fabric to create modern, eco-friendly (they’re reusable) gift wraps. It’s so easy—all you need is a square piece of fabric— and with a few simple twists and ties, you can creatively wrap a wide variety of shapes from simple rectangles (such as books) to more challenging shapes (bottles) to things you might previously have thought un-wrappable (melons). Clear written instructions, easy-to-follow diagrams, and beautiful photos of the finished wraps make it easy to wrap expertly the first time. Jennifer shows the basic techniques for every shape, and presents twenty-five stunning wraps, complete with decorative embellishments for every occasion, from weddings to birthdays. Also included are innovative ideas galore for using wrapagami every day (carry your lunch, and then use the wrap as a picnic blanket) and reusing the wraps (to wrap again, or repurpose in a multitude of ways).
Visit CraftyBooks.net for free projects, previews of our upcoming books, and more! ALSO AVAILABLE FROM ST. MARTIN’S GRIFFIN: Fast, Fun Cards by Emma Hardy Celebrate with Cards! by Lynne Garner Pop-Up Cards by Jo F. Mathieson Sew Darn Cute by Jenny Ryan
Let Wrapagami inspire you to start a new tradition in stylish, earth-friendly gift giving!
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Cover design by woolypear Photography by David Hughes/Hotfoot Studio
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This wrap is truly eco-friendly—using a vintage shirt as the wrap. Scour thrift shops, vintage stores, or your grandparents’ closet to find the appropriate shirt. You must know the style of the person you are buying for in order for the wrap to be reused, or you can choose something tacky for a laugh. The shirt must have long sleeves, as the sleeves are an integral part of the wrap. Dress up your vintage shirt by pinning a brooch to the outside or by using a tie around a men’s dress shirt. Vintage scarfs also make fantastic wraps and come in beautiful colors and designs. This woman’s button-down shirt in a bright red and white polka dot print is a size medium, perfect for a coffee table book. 102 42_400_WG_ch2_p1.indd 102-103
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What you need
Gift tips
How to do it
1 vintage long-sleeve shirt, with or without buttons.
Vintage scarves are fantastic for wrapping. They are almost always square and come in beautiful designs and various sizes. The scarves are lightweight and often made of silk, which makes them easy to tie attractive knots and gathers.
1. Lay shirt flat with the front of the shirt facing down. Tuck your gift inside the shirt.
Safety pins (optional).
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2. Fold the top and bottom of the shirt over the gift. If the shirt doesn’t 2 2 extend far enough, you may use a 2 safety pin to secure the fabric. 2
What to wrap The size of your shirt will determine what you can wrap, although most shirts will accommodate a medium rectangular box. Try a hardcover coffee table book, large photo album, or picture frame. The key is to use a gift that is not too tall, otherwise the arms won’t be long enough to tie around the front.
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3. Cross the sleeves behind the gift and turn gift over.
4. Tie sleeves into a square knot. If your gift is narrow you may be able to tie the sleeves into a bow.
Fabric notes A lightweight cotton, silk, or polyester shirt is best and won’t be too bulky.
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