I like my envelopes to be sturdy, sometimes paper doesn’t cut it when you want to include something that needs a little extra protection. Also plain white envelopes are BORING, why be blah when it’s so easy to make something really special that won’t cost you a cent.
Magazine covers are abundant, why not recycle them into eye catching, sturdy envelopes that won’t get lost in the mail.
This envelope was made from a Marimekko catalog cover, but you can use any front or back cover with a colourful design. Sewing instead of gluing is an easy mess free alternative especially if you are short on time.
You will need:
Magazine cover
Scissors
Sewing machine
Self adhesive address label
Adhesive tape or a cute sticker
How to:
-Cut out the front or back cover from a magazine. Try to be neat and keep the edge nice and straight.
-Crease about two fifths of the distance from the bottom and then again at around one fifth from the top, cut the corners off the top flap.
– Fold up and sew sides with a long straight stitch
Paper Sewing Tips:
Set your stitch length to maximum to avoid cutting through paper.
Paper will blunt your needles so use old ones that are too blunt for fabric.
– Label and address. Seal the back up with adhesive tape or a cute sticker.
Now it’s ready to post to your faraway friends.
You’ll never buy another envelope again!
Here is another DIY envelope tutorial you may enjoy.
Love the sewing addition. Cool!
smart and greate idea of yours.
it looks awesome, allways made mine of old envelopes that i carefully opens and turn the inside out , only with the ones with a funny design. Like those of banks and institutes;-D
thank you for the tute and sharing
jet
Thanks Jet, turning inside out is a great way to reuse too.