Easy Iris Folding Instructions & Free Patterns

[@blue.orchid.coaching]

A wonderful tutorial Sarah! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@CraftWithSarah]

You're very welcome! 🥰

[@sherriejohnson9250]

I really don't know how, as a lifelong crafter, I've never seen this done before! Beautiful. Thanks for the video showing how to do it. Very well done.

[@CraftWithSarah]

It's a fun technique to do and the results are lovely :)

[@nancefoster543]

I haven't done this for a few years now, but i am ready to reconnect with it, I just finished 12 crystal sun catchers , and before that way to many stuffed cats and dogs, some people asked me where I bought them, as they thought they were alive.

[@sueellis4033]

Brilliant tutorial. Really informative. Thank you Sarah!

[@CraftWithSarah]

Thank you :) If you have a Cricut machine or similar then check out this updated video which includes how to cut the apertures on a digital cutting machine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWjJmnWoZbCCnsU

[@charlotterichardson7322]

Love your instructions! They are so easy! Looking forward to do a card right NOW! Thanks, Sarah!

[@CraftWithSarah]

Have fun! So pleased the instructions are easy. 😁

[@edithsmith5510]

Thank you so very much for this video! Your instructions are very clear and I feel confident to try this.

[@CraftWithSarah]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Claire5833]

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[@germainedubois8526]

Just discovered your site and learned all about IRIS folding another great addition that I can use when creating my cards. I'm looking forward to learning more from your site..

[@CraftWithSarah]

Oh brilliant, so glad you are learning things from my videos. 🥰

[@bethmegansmith4642]

WOW Sarah....I thought iris folding was technical so never tryred it ....I cannot beleve it is so easy Thank you .Your Brilliant

[@CraftWithSarah]

It definitely looks like it is going to be harder than it is! I love making iris folding cards :)

[@WendysCraftDen]

Hi Sarah thank you for this technique it's been a while since I have done this but used fabric. Thank you. Hugs and Loves xx

[@CraftWithSarah]

Hi Wendy, I'm glad it was helpful. I've never tried iris folding with fabric but I bet it looks lovely :) Sarah x

[@crystaleldridge3988]

I see lots of videos and blogs on how to do the folding, but pretty much nothing on how to create the pattern in a shape! It's so cool, but I want to learn to create and use my own patterns.

[@CraftWithSarah]

If you can find a square or rectangle pattern then you can could your chosen shape from cardstock and put the square/rectangle pattern underneath and fold the lines that you can see through your cutout :)

[@gardengirl694]

Wonderful and helpful video! I’m going to try this now. Thank you!

[@CraftWithSarah]

I'm glad you like the video! How did you get on with the iris folding? If you are looking for some new patterns, I have 30 free ones available on my website - www.craftwithsarah.com/iris-folding-patterns/ :)

[@jettbriar6954]

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[@dakariesteban5572]

@Jett Briar try FlixZone. Just google for it =)

[@carolprats9170]

Sarah, I love All you do and that you share what you create and share how you do it! I'm wanting to make 4 of the same designs on an 81/2byX 11.Iwould like to use My Cricut, to print then cuttheprettydigit paper designs I picked and you're watering can design and your autism puzzle piece. We have a great group of women we meet every Monday. This project is spring/summer

[@CraftWithSarah]

That sounds fantastic! 😁

[@elainewhite9361]

Hi from a new subscriber,I enjoyed your tutorial,this is a technique I have wanted to try for while,so am really happy I found your tutorial,it is nice and easy to folow.Thanks for sharing.

[@CraftWithSarah]

Thank you for subscribing! I'm glad you found the tutorial helpful and hope you have fun making your first iris folding card!

[@dasielin]

After watching some of your videos, I am trying this for the first time. How important is it to trim off the edges that are overlapping other spaces?? I'm having a bit of trouble with that.

[@CraftWithSarah]

The folds shouldn't overlap each other, that's why you fold around in a "spiral" doing one strip on each side of the shape before before on, so that way none of the strips overlap. I have seen that you have sent me an email about this - I will reply tomorrow with some more information :)

[@barbaradean7871]

Why don't you cut the strips thinner?????

[@CraftWithSarah]

Do you mean so that they don't need to be folded? If so, the fold is important - it gives a much better appearance when you look at the card.

[@492ish]

Lovely work, where can i find patterns for letters? Thanks :)

[@CraftWithSarah]

I have over 50 free patterns here: www.craftwithsarah.com/iris-folding/#free but I'm afraid I don't have alphabet letters. You could try looking on craftsuprint.com as there are lots of (paid) iris folding patterns on there.