Editor’s Tip: Thick, stiff felt works best for blooms that won’t wilt, but you can cut flowers from any fabric that doesn’t fray, such as fleece. Editor’s Tip: Make more of a statement by clustering several vases together and tying them together with a long strip of fabric. Editor’s Tip: To re-cover a lampshade that is a cone shape, look for patterns from online lamp supply stores. Editor’s Tip: You can purchase fabric-stiffening liquid at crafts and hobby stores, or you can make a solution of equal parts white glue and water. Editor’s Tip: If the fabric won’t lie neatly, affix glue dots to the corners of the gift box to hold fabric in place. Editor’s Tip: For a no-sew option, secure hems with fusible webbing and an iron. DIY Tip: Create ruffles from ribbon by sewing two rows of basting stitches 1/4 inch apart down the center of the ribbon, leaving long trends. Pull the bottom threads to gather into ruffles.
