How to-Furoshiki

Follow these super easy instructions for folding your own Furoshiki Book Bag! A perfect way to gift a book or small gift!

DIY Two Minute Summer Furoshiki Bag. Free Sewing Tutorial

I don’t know what it is about summer that makes me think furoshiki, but we’re back at it again! A few years ago we did a post on how to turn your beach towel into a beach bag and I loved how effortless and practical it was. Then we had our honeymoon in Japan and got […] Read More

I usually have several embroidery projects going at the same time, which means I'm always in need of project bags. Inspired by Japanese Furoshiki wrapping techniques, here are some ways to quickly make pretty project bags out of square pieces of leftover cloth, scarves - or vinyl.

The latest furoshiki technique I’ve been practising is called Suika Tsutsumi (Watermelon Wrapping). It’s a bit fiddlier than the simple bag (tutorial here) or the library bag (here), bu…

These elegant cloths come in a range of designs and can even be used as stylish grocery bags. Take a look at ten beautiful furoshiki wrapping cloths including some gorgeous designs that you can buy right now.

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