WAS Gifting Cone by Juliette Lanvers 070212 comp.pub

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Gifting Cone
materials and tools
• 16” x 16” square of fabric for the
outside of the cone; this fabric may
be embroidered if desired
materials and tools
• 16” x 16” square of fabric for the inside
of the cone; stripes, Liberty prints,
shirting fabric and small prints work
well for this application
• Coordinating sewing thread
• 1 yard of narrow ribbon
• 1 yard of mid-weight sew-in interfacing
• Dots of hook-and-loop tape
For Optional Embroidery
• HeavyWeight Cut-Away stabilizer
Created by Juliette Lanvers
• Temporary fabric adhesive spray
• Complementary embroidery thread
• Embroidery machine
Embroidery Pack
#12395, Chandeliers & Frames
 OESD
Any gift wrapped in these
cones becomes instantly
precious. Simple to construct, they make a striking
presentation. Stitch them
in elegant linen, rustic
burlap, or any fabric that
suits your fancy…or the
occasion. Take it to the
next level with a touch of
embroidery. Later, the
cone can be used to hang
lavender from a door
handle, or present cookies,
sweets and candies on a
plate.
Gifting Cone
step one
 Using
the pattern printed on page 5, cut
One piece from the outer fabric
 One piece from the inner fabric
 Two pieces of mid-weight sew-in interfacing

step two
Optional Embroidery
 Fold the outer fabric piece in half twice and crease the folds.
These marks in the center of the fabric piece will help you
position the fabric in the embroidery hoop.
Embroidery Pack
#12395, Chandeliers & Frames
 OESD
step three
 Hoop
the stabilizer, but
not the fabric. Spray the
stabilizer with temporary
adhesive and place the
fabric on top, being
mindful of the upper and
lower edges of the cone.
step four
 Embroider
your
monogram (or other
design) on the fabric.
 When
stitching is
complete, cut away the
excess stabilizer about
½” from the stitching.
Gifting Cone
step five
 Cut
a 10”-long piece of ribbon and pin it to the right corner
of the outer/embroidered fabric piece.
 Cut
an 11”-long piece of ribbon, fold it in half, and pin it to
the top of the outer/embroidered fabric piece.
step six
 Place
the inner fabric piece right side down on the outer/
embroidered piece and place the two pieces of interfacing
on top. Pin all the layers together very well.
around all sides using a ⅜”-wide seam allowance,
leaving a 3” opening in the straight side across from the
ribbon as shown in the photo.
 Sew
step seven
 Clip
all corners and curves and turn the work right side out.
 Press
well.
 Close
the opening by edgestitching around the entire piece,
which works well for thinner fabrics, or simply by handsewing the opening shut.
step eight
 Fold
the cone and place a pin where you want to sew the
second ribbon for the bow.
 Cut
a second 10”-long piece of ribbon and sew it securely to
the cone.
Gifting Cone
step nine
Tie the ribbons into a bow.
Optional
 Depending on the weight of the flowers or gift you place in
the cone, you can add a set of hook-and-loop dots inside
the cone, towards the bottom.
Gifting Cone
top
place ribbon here
Gifting Cone Pattern
ENLARGE 200%
cut 1 of outer fabric
cut 1 of lining fabric
cut 2 of interfacing
place ribbon here
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