This is literally a no sewing project! Layer cakes are my favorite pre-cut to sew with but my least favorite to hoard because they just aren’t as pretty as the rest of the bunch. I tend to sew with them right away. But with this easy folding technique, I can make them look pretty to wait for me on the shelf while I spend some quality time with my jelly rolls and fat quarter bundles.
I’ve used this same technique to dress up fat quarter bundles so I thought I’d give layer cakes a try. A layer cake rolled up in this way is the perfect size to stuff into a stocking. And if you don’t think Santa is going to bring one of these lovelies to you, there is absolutely nothing wrong with putting one in your own stocking!
1 Layer Cake (I used Scrumptious by Bonnie and Camille)
6 to 8 inches of twill tape or ribbon (I used Moda twill tape that I saved from a jelly roll)
Fold your layer cake squares in half. (Look at all that layer cake dust!)
Line up the folded and bottom edges and fan them out about 1/4″ apart. Stack some prints on top of each other but make sure the ones you like best are showing.
Starting from one end, roll them up.
The ends of the outer layer cake should almost touch. Use a rubber band or twill tape to tie the bundle together.
Start folding down the edges of various layer cake squares to create a waterfall effect. You won’t be able to fold down each one individually but you should be able to get a nice variety.
Adjust the folded layers until you get just the right look.
One sweet little bundle! Perfect to keep and lovely to give.
Hop over to {my blog} to see this tutorial using fat quarters.
May your stocking be stuffed with layer cakes this Christmas!
Lisa Calle
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