How I Handcraft Every Handmade Tissue Box Cover Behind the Scenes

— Behind the Scenes —

Every cover I make gets my full attention when I am making it, because it’s going into someone’s home.

 Christy, Christy Crafted Covers

— Watch the Full Process —

 

From fabric selection to your front door, the complete handmade process

— Step One —

The Fabric Arrives

Everything starts with the fabric. I order premium linen in over 20 colors, from crisp ivory and blush pink to deep forest green, navy, teal, and warm taupe. I use linen because it looks beautiful, holds up well.  It’s so much fun to open a box of fabric.  The colors are so pretty and the feel is so nice.   

I also love ordering printed fabric but not every order turns out great.  Some fabrics are a disappointment, and I don’t use those even if I thought they’d be good.  Some of the cotton prints are printed to order, and sometimes the color comes out off or faded.   This is the chance I take when I special order these fabrics.  These fabrics go straight into my do not use pile.  I only use the fabric that looks the best.

Over 20 linen colors to choose from — every cover starts here

— Step Two —

Selecting & Cutting Your Fabric

Once your order comes in, I pick out the fabric for your cover by hand. I lay everything on my Fiskars cutting mat and use my Omnigrid ruler and rotary cutter to measure and cut each piece carefully. I don’t rush this step, especially if it’s the last piece of that fabric, because if I cut it wrong, I won’t be able to make your cover.

For pattern fabrics, it takes me longer to cut. I have to map out the center of the design first, then measure out from there to make my cut. This is how I center the design on your cover. 

I have so much fabric that it can sometimes take me a while to find the fabric I need to use. I try to stay organized and label my bins to help me find fabric easier, but that fails sometimes, and I’ve been known to look for a fabric for way too long. But I eventually find it, lol.

Hand-selecting the perfect fabric for your order

— Step Three —

Sewing at the Bernina

This is where it comes together. I sew every cover on my Bernina sewing machine. I started sewing at age 10 at craft fairs with my mother, and 30+ years later, this is still my favorite part.

I remember every time a customer bought one of my items, it would spark something in me.  I’d get so excited that someone wanted something that I made.  There was a time I was selling items at a local craft store, back when crafters could rent a shelf or booth and sell their handmade items in the store, way before the internet came along. I made a cute bunny with raw edging, sewn out of ticking fabric. I was in high school when I sold that piece. 

One day, I walked into a local business in that same town, and there was my bunny, sitting right on a lady’s desk.  That was the best day ever, seeing that, I still have that pattern to this day. 

Each seam is sewn to exact measurements, backstitched at the start and end, and checked as I go. Nothing here is mass-produced. It’s just me, my machine, and your cover getting my full attention from the first stitch to the last.

Every cover is sewn by hand on my Bernina B 480

— Step Four —

Pressing for a Perfect Finish

After sewing, every cover gets pressed with a steam iron. This step makes a big difference in how it looks, it’s what gives each cover that crisp, tailored look you’d expect from a nice home accessory. Linen presses beautifully, and I take my time with each one. I’ll admit, I’ve burned my fingers from the steam way too many times, it just comes with the job.

It’s a small detail, but it’s part of what makes a handmade piece different from everything else out there.

Pressed to perfection before it ever leaves my studio

— Step Five —

The Quality Check

Before anything gets packed, I check it over closely. Every seam, every corner, every edge. I check each cover in natural lighting to make sure everything looks right and that there are no little strings hanging off that need to be snipped.

I’m a perfectionist. After 13,000+ orders, I’m still the only person who checks every single item before it leaves. That’s not going to change. There’s no way I’ll ever hire help, even though sometimes I could use it, because I feel like they won’t care as much as I do.  They won’t see the things I see when I’m checking a product.  Your 4,000+ five-star neighbors already knew this, now you do too.

— Step Six —

Packed with Love & Shipped

Once it passes my inspection, your cover gets carefully wrapped and packed for shipping straight from my Cincinnati studio to your front door. I triple check to make sure each item is going out to the correct customer, and I write a short thank you note for every order.  I take care with every package because I know what it feels like to get something you ordered that looks like they didn’t even try.

This is the part I really love, knowing this cover found its perfect home. Proudly handmade in the USA, shipped with care, and made to be part of your everyday space for years to come. I’ve sold over 13,000 of these, but I know it’s a big world out there.  Maybe one day I’ll walk into someone’s house or business and see a tissue box cover I made sitting there, being enjoyed by the person who bought it.  Just like that bunny I made all those years ago.  

— The Finished Result —

This Is What All That Care Looks Like

Six steps, 30+ years of sewing, and one maker who won’t cut corners, all so your home gets something truly beautiful.

From my studio to your home, handmade in Cincinnati, Ohio

— What Customers Tell Me —

“Customers tell me that my products are so beautiful, great quality and craftsmanship.”

 Christy, Christy Crafted Covers

Available in 20+ linen colors to match any room in your home

— The Collection —

Every Piece, Made the Same Careful Way

— Why Handmade Matters —

Here’s what you get when you buy a handmade tissue box cover from Christy Crafted Covers:

✦  Premium cotton and linen fabric in 20+ colors, not cheap polyester

✦  Every stitch sewn by one maker with 30+ years of experience

✦  Pressed and quality-checked before it ships

✦  Proudly made in the USA in Cincinnati, Ohio

✦  Backed by 4,000+ five-star reviews and 18 years in business 

✦  Easy returns within 14 days – see our return policy

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— Shop the Collection —

Ready to bring a handmade touch to your home? Browse my full collection:

✦  Linen Tissue Box Covers – neutral, elegant, and made to last

✦  Rectangle Tissue Box Covers – fits Kleenex and most standard rectangle boxes

✦  Monogrammed Tissue Box Covers – personalized and perfect for gifting

✦  Shop All Handmade Covers – view the full collection

— Proudly Made in the USA —

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