Learn French cartonnage

The skills behind every project.

Learn the cartonnage skills behind every Stitched Form project.

Basic Skills

01 / Basic

Materials and Tools

Learn which materials and tools to gather before beginning a Stitched Form project.

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02 / Basic

Cutting Chipboard & Cardstock

Learn how to measure and cut accurate, square chipboard and cardstock pieces for cartonnage projects.

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03 / Basic

Cutting Fabric

Learn how to plan fabric direction and cut accurate fabric pieces using the dimensions in a project pattern.

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04 / Basic

Wrapping Flat Panels

Learn how to cover flat cardstock or chipboard panels neatly with fabric.

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05 / Basic

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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06 / Basic

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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07 / Basic

Cutting Circles

Learn how to cut smooth circles and ovals from chipboard and refine their edges.

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08 / Basic

Wrapping Circles

Learn how to cover circular and oval chipboard and cardstock pieces neatly with fabric.

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Fabric Hinge Skills

01 / 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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02 / Fabric Hinges

Hinge Supports

Learn how to fuse interfacing to fabric to create a stable support for a fabric hinge.

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Container Building Skills

01 / Container Building

Building a Chipboard Structure

Learn how to assemble straight, square, and sturdy chipboard structures for cartonnage projects.

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02 / Container Building

Reinforcing with Water-Activated Tape

Learn how to use water-activated tape to strengthen chipboard joints and corners.

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03 / Container Building

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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04 / Container Building

Installing Lining Panels to Containers

Learn how to fit and install fabric-covered lining panels neatly inside a cartonnage project.

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Closure Skills

01 / Closures

Installing Hidden Magnets

Learn how to recess and secure magnetic hardware for a clean closure without visible hardware.

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02 / 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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