Tuesday, November 27, 2007

No-Sew Cube Tutorial

Materials Needed:
  • Stitched Piece
  • Backing Fabric
  • StyroFoam
  • Quilt Batting
  • Cutting Mat, Cutter, and Ruler (scissors and a ruler should work as well)
  • Iron
  • Tacky Glue
  • Straight Pins
  • Embellishments (Ribbons, Buttons, etc...)
Click on any of the pictures to view a larger image.

Step 1: Gather all supplies.

I used a Styrofoam piece measuring 1-15/16 X 3-7/8 X3-7/8. (This size works perfectly for Fair & Square Squares.) This size "cube" can be purchased from JoAnn's or Michael's. I like this size because I do not have to bother with cutting the Styrofoam.

Your stitched piece and backing fabric should be able to overlap the face of the cube by at least 3/4in.

You will need at least 2 pieces of quilt batting the same size as the front and back of the cube. Depending on the thickness of your quilt batting, you may use 1 or 2 squares on the front and the back. I use two on each side because I like my cubes a little more padded.


Step 2: Place a generous amount of tacky glue on the front of the cube. Attach the layer of quilt batting.

If you are using 2 layers of quilt batting, you can usually attach the second layer without using any extra glue. It tends to stick to the first layer.


Step 3: Repeat for the back.


Step 4: Iron your stitched piece and your backing fabric.

Your backing fabric should be about the same size as your stitched piece.


Step 5: Center your stitched piece on the front of your cube. Fold the top edge of your fabric over the cube. Use straight pins generously to pin in place.


Step 6: Pin the bottom of the stitched piece to the bottom of the fabric.

I find that the more pins that are used, the tighter the stitching is.


Step 7: Pin each side of the piece onto the cube.

Your piece should look like the picture below.


Step 8: Fold your corner over and pin down.

This may take a few tries. You do not want any creasing to show on the front of your cube. Repeat for each corner.

I find that sometimes I need to cut a little bit of fabric off to help the corners lay better.


Once your corners have all been pinned down, your cube should resemble the piece shown below.


Step 9: Repeats Steps 5 - 8 for the back of the cube using your backing fabric.

I pin down my corners on the opposite side for the backing fabric. This helps to keep bulkiness from being on two sides of your cube.

(If you are using Fair & Square blocks - use your signature square for the back instead of a backing material.)


Step 10: Cut a piece of material for the sides of your cube.

This material should be twice the width of the cube and about an inch longer than the perimeter.


Step 11: Iron your strip of fabric.


Step 12: Iron a seam down on each side of the strip.

Each seam should be folded over to the center of the strip. My strip of fabric was not cut wide enough for this. If your strip was cut to be twice the width of the side of your cube, then it will fit perfectly if the seams are folded to the center.


Step 13: Iron down a seam at one end of your strip.

The seam should be about 1/4" to 1/2".


Step 14: Pin the beginning of your fabric strip to your cube.

I tend to begin the pinning at the bottom of the cube. However, depending if you are attaching a bow and the size of it, it may be easier to hide the seam at the top.


Step 15: Pin the end of your fabric strip to the cube.

On the end of the strip, I place the pins only where the ribbon from my bow will cover them. They are centered in the picture below.


Step 16: Pin down the edges of the end of the fabric strip.

I do this by placing pins into the seam as shown below.





Once all edges have been pinned down, your cube should look somewhat like the one pictured below.



Step 17: Add embellishments to your cube.

Ribbons and bows tend to hide pins and seams. Feet can also be added to the bottom of the cube. Go wild!



Step 18: Enjoy your finished cube for years to come!

Your stitching is not harmed in any way by using straight pins and styrofoam.





Questions or Thoughts? Please leave a comment and I'll be happy to further help.

64 comments:

Anonymous said...

Excellent tutorial . .

Jen said...

Great instructions. Now, I need to stitch the pumpkins piece. It is so cute.

Dani - tkdchick said...

Great tutorial!!!! Thanks for sharing!

Jennifer said...

Great job on the tutorial!

CJ in OK ;-) said...

Nice step by step instructions. Thanks

Anonymous said...

I am definitely going to use your tutorial soon, Hannah, thank you so much!! I would love to do a cube and now I know how!!

Laura said...

Fantastic tutorial! Thank you so much. I'll be trying this.

Von said...

Excellent tutorial, Hannah! I really like how you used pins so that the stitching can be reused if desired. :)

Anonymous said...

Great tutorial
Thank you so much !

Dani said...

Great tutorial! I can't wait to try one :)

Jinger said...

Your cubes look awesome!

Michelle said...

Hannah, I found your blog from Kathy (Purple Wildcat). Your tutorial for a no-sew cube is great! Thanks for sharing..

Sharon said...

This is a fantastic tutorial Hannah! Great job-your cubes are gorgeous.

Anonymous said...

Wow Hannah! That is great. Thanks so much for sharing the tutorial with us!

Teresa said...

Thanks so much for the wonderful tutorial. The piece you finished is lovely.

Mindi said...

Thank you for the wonderful tutorial. All of the pictures really help out.

stitcherw said...

Your cubes look fantastic, and the tutorial was really clear and easy to follow, nice job. Hmmmm I think I may need to get busy and try to finish some of my finished stitching that is just sitting in the drawer.
Sue

Wanda said...

I am printing this tutorial to add to my book of instructions love it, I always need pictures so nice of you to share. You are just the smartest!!

Carla said...

Thanks for the tutorial!!!! I have to try this finishing technique soon :0)

Yasmin said...

Hi Hannah,
Thanks for the no sew cube tutorial..I have been wondering how they did it. Now I know...

Yuko said...

Oh my goodness!!!
What a perfect tutorial you've made for us, Thanks so much Hannah!!
That's an amazing idea to use pins!
I will definitely will refer your tutorial when I make one for myself!
Thank you so much, again!

Anonymous said...

Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial! It was so easy to follow, even for a finishing idiot like myself ;)

Crossed Yarns said...

Dear Hannah. Thank you very much for the great step by step. I've wanted to make one of those - just what I needed. Will definitely look out for styrofoam next time I'm at the shops. Thanks!
Pokua

Mistylynn said...

Excellent tutorial. I have added you to my favourite blogs:-)

Mandy said...

Fabulous Tute, no one can go wrong with this info. I am rapt with my first cube thanks to you! yay!

Julie said...

Goodness-Gracious!!! This is an excellent tutorial and the best I've seen! Great job, Hannah! I'm definitely keeping this one. I was always intimidated to try a box, but with your instructions, I feel a lot better. Thanks for sharing this! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Anonymous said...

I have been searching for soooo long for finishing instructions such as these. Thank you so much for sharing!!

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A beautiful idea, congratulations, a hug from COSTA RICA.

Nancy said...

Thank you for the tutorial - it is very detailed. What are the names of the designers of the finished cubes? They are very cute.
Nancy

LindaLee said...

I just finished my first no-sew cube with excellent results. I was a little nervous about starting it, but I followed your tutorial and wanted to say, "Thank you!" Very easy to follow.

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You are very talented, Hannah. The cross stitching samples are beautiful. You've done a beautiful job doing something other than just framing the works of art. They are really cute.

Thanks for becoming my very first follower. I'm excited to see that you also are new to the cricut and gypsy. I wish I had much more time to play with them.

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