Why do I need to know how to sew boxed corners? I don’t even know what a boxed corner is!
Well – it’s a simple way of adding depth to a fabric shape. It’s what makes this mini tote bag (there’s a free pattern here) fat instead of flat.
And it’s what gives these little mice nice fat bottoms.
Look – this guy will show you his.
I describe how to sew boxed corners in the Mischief of Mice pattern, but someone asked for a video to help clarify the process.
Ask and you shall receive!
See how easy it is?
The trickiest part is getting the seam aligned, but if you open the seams (like you see in that photo above) it’s really easy to see where they line up.
You’ll run into instructions to sew boxed corners in a lot of pillow and cushion patterns, but I don’t often sew pillows and cushions. I prefer to sew covers for ready-made pillow inserts. But I use the technique a lot for bags and softies!
Here are a few more patterns that use this technique. . .
These goody bags are great little gift bags or party favor bags.
This big tote bag is my favorite for grocery shopping.
And I love these fun and easy monsters. You can mix and match the parts to create your own variations.
Lots of ways to use easy boxed corners!
Happy stitching!
Best,
Wendi
Try my bestselling softie pattern – an easy monster with a fun pocket mouth.
Thank you for the video! That makes so much more sense to me than trying to figure it out from print format =).
I’m glad it was helpful! 🙂
I am blown away by your commitment ~ and seemingly untiring energy and magical access to enough time to do all these things. I am always totally inspired and definitely have a happy, smiley face 🙂 after reading through the latest post!
Thanks so much! 🙂
As always your explanation and demonstration makes the whole thing crystal clear. Your video is the best one I’ve seen, and I’ve seen several. Thanks!
Thanks so much! 🙂
Thank you so much for making such clear videos. I’m a beginning sewer and I so appreciate the step-by-step instructions.
You’re welcome! I love helping beginners. 🙂
Thank you so much for a clear, concise video!
You’re welcome. 🙂
You amaze me and I’m so comfortable watching your videos. You seem like a friend. I’m a beginner who started sewing after a fulfilling nursing career of 33 yrs. I became basically terminally ill and had to undergo a pancreatic transplant that left me a prisoner to my home. I decided to learn to sew to help me adjust to my new life. You have been instrumental in helping me cope. Thank you, Wendy, and please keep the beginner tutorials coming…
I’m so glad they’ve been helpful! 🙂