Reversible Fabric Gift Wrap

Abstract

A reusable article for wrapping gifts comprised of reversible fabric sheet having a fabric sizing strip and an elastic loop so that the reusable article requires no additional materials to wrap the gift, such as fastening or adhesive means. The reusable article for wrapping gifts is made to accommodate a variety of gift shapes and sizes. The reusable article may further be comprised of contrasting colors or patterns so that the single article comprises multiple giftwrap design configurations.

Claims

1) A reusable article for wrapping gifts comprising: a fabric sheet comprising a peripheral edge at a junction of a first side and a second side of the fabric sheet, an elastic loop, and a fabric sizing strip; wherein the fabric sizing strip comprises an elongated member extending towards the peripheral edge; the fabric sizing strip is coupled to the first side of the fabric sheet; the fabric sizing strip passes through the elastic loop whereby the elastic loop is coupled to the first side of the fabric sheet, the elastic loop is moveable with respect to the fabric sheet and constrained to the fabric sheet via the fabric sizing strip.

2) The reusable article of claim 1 wherein the first side of the fabric sheet comprises a first color and the second side of the fabric sheet comprises a second color.

3) The reusable article of claim 1 wherein the first side of the fabric sheet comprises a first pattern and the second side of the fabric sheet comprises a second pattern.

4) The reusable article of claim 1 wherein the first side of the fabric sheet comprises a solid color and the second side of the fabric sheet comprises a pattern.

5) The reusable article of claim 2 wherein the color of the fabric sizing strip matches the color of the side of the fabric sheet to which the fabric sizing strip is coupled.

6) The reusable article of claim 3 wherein the pattern of the fabric sizing strip matches the pattern of the side of the fabric sheet to which the fabric sizing strip is coupled.

7) The reusable article of claim 1 wherein a second fabric sizing strip is coupled to the second side of the fabric sheet.

8) The reusable article of claim 1 wherein the elastic loop comprises a fabric covering.

9) The reusable article of claim 1 where the fabric sheet comprises a quadrilateral.

10) A method of wrapping a gift, comprising: disposing the gift over a fabric sheet, the fabric sheet comprising: a first side; a second side; a peripheral edge at a junction of the first side and the second side; an elastic loop; and a fabric sizing strip coupled to the first side, wherein the fabric sizing strip passes through the elastic loop; folding the fabric sheet around the gift; passing the peripheral edge of the fabric sheet through the elastic loop; moving the elastic loop with respect to the fabric sizing strip towards the gift to secure a gathered portion of the fabric sheet; and folding the peripheral edge of the fabric sheet over the elastic loop, towards the gift.

11) The method of wrapping a gift of claim 10 wherein the first side of the fabric sheet comprises a first color and the second side of the fabric sheet comprises a second color.

12) The method of wrapping a gift of claim 10 wherein the first side of the fabric sheet comprises a first pattern and the second side of the fabric sheet comprises a second pattern.

13) The method of wrapping a gift of claim 10 wherein the first side of the fabric sheet comprises a solid color and the second side of the fabric sheet comprises a pattern.

14) The method of wrapping a gift of claim 10 wherein the color of the fabric sizing strip matches the color of the side of the fabric sheet to which the fabric sizing strip is coupled.

15) The method of wrapping a gift of claim 10 wherein the pattern of the fabric sizing strip matches the pattern of the side of the fabric sheet to which the fabric sizing strip is coupled.

16) The method of wrapping a gift of claim 10 wherein a second fabric sizing strip is coupled to the second side of the fabric sheet.

17) The method of wrapping a gift of claim 10 wherein the elastic loop comprises a fabric covering.

18) The method of wrapping a gift of claim 10 where the fabric sheet comprises a quadrilateral.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] A more complete understanding of the present invention may be derived by referring to the detailed description when considered in connection with the following illustrative figures. In the figures, like reference numbers refer to like elements or acts throughout the figures.

[0024] FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of the gift wrap as completely secured around a square shaped gift.

[0025] FIG. 2 depicts a plan view showing the fabric sheet of the gift wrap in its open state with the fabric sizing strip and elastic loop attached.

[0026] FIG. 3 depicts a plan view showing one corner of the gift wrap folded to depict the elastic loop and fabric sizing strip on the opposite side of the fabric sheet.

[0027] FIG. 4 depicts a perspective view with the gift wrap corners partially folded up around the gift.

[0028] FIG. 5 depicts a perspective view with the elastic loop secured at the base of the corners completely folded up around the gift.

[0029] FIG. 6 depicts a perspective view of the gift wrap as completely secured around a rectangularly shaped gift.

[0030] Elements and acts in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and have not necessarily been rendered according to any particular sequence or embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In the following description, and for the purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the various aspects of the invention. It will be understood, however, by those skilled in the relevant arts, that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, known structures and devices are shown or discussed more generally in order to avoid obscuring the invention. In many cases, a description of the operation is sufficient to enable one to implement the various forms of the invention, particularly when the operation is to be implemented in software. It should be noted that there are many different and alternative configurations, devices and technologies to which the disclosed inventions may be applied. The full scope of the inventions is not limited to the examples that are described below.

[0032] For the foregoing reasons, there is a need, therefore, for a one piece reusable gift wrap, that does not have to exactly match the size of the gift, that can be applied without the use of adhesive or tape, that is simple to use and gives the wrapped package a neat appearance.

[0033] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a reusable fabric gift wrap according to one exemplary embodiment of the invention. The reusable fabric gift wrap generally includes a fabric sheet 100 with a first side 110 and second side 120. The fabric sheet further comprises a peripheral edge 200 extending around the perimeter of the fabric sheet. The peripheral edge 200 couples the first side 110 and second side 120. In the preferred embodiment, the two sides of the fabric sheet are coupled through stitching. In other embodiments, they can be coupled through adhesive, hook and loop fasteners, and other fastening means. In other embodiments, the fabric sheet 100 comprises a single fabric sheet comprised of two sides of the same sheet.

[0034] FIG. 2 depicts a plan view showing the fabric sheet of the gift wrap in its flat open state with the fabric sizing strip 130 and elastic loop 140 attached. In the preferred embodiment, the elastic loop 140 is covered in fabric. The fabric sizing strip 130 comprises an elongated member extending towards the peripheral edge 200. The fabric sizing strip 130 passes through the elastic loop 140 whereby the elastic loop 140 is coupled to the first side 110 of the fabric sheet 100. The elastic loop 140 is moveable with respect to the fabric sheet 100 and constrained to the fabric sheet 100 via the fabric sizing strip 130. The fabric sizing strip 130 extends toward the peripheral edge so that the elastic loop 130 can be moved with respect to the fabric sheet 100 to accommodate gifts of varying sizes.

[0035] In some embodiments, the fabric gift wrap is double sided and reversible. FIG. 3 depicts a plan view showing one corner of the gift wrap folded to expose the second side 120 of the fabric sheet 100. In some embodiments, the second side 120 of the fabric sheet 100 has a second sizing strip 150 and second elastic loop 160 so that the fabric gift wrap is reversible. When the fabric gift warp is reversible, the same fabric gift wrap can be presented in two different aesthetic designs for the purchase of one fabric gift wrap article.

[0036] The sides of the reusable fabric sheet may have the same color, design and/or pattern. Alternatively, the sides of the fabric sheet may have different or contrasting colors, designs, and/or patterns. In some embodiments the first side 110 is a first color and the second side 120 is a second color. In other embodiments, the first side 110 is a first pattern and the second side 120 is a second pattern. In other embodiments, the first side 110 comprises a solid color and the second side 120 comprises a pattern. A variety of embellishments may be applied to the fabric sheet such as buttons, bows, charms, ribbons, flowers, seasonal items, for example.

[0037] In the preferred embodiment, the color of the fabric sizing strip 130 matches the color of the side of the fabric sheet 100 to which the fabric sizing strip 130 is coupled so that it blends in with the fabric sheet 100 when the gift is wrapped. In other embodiments, the pattern of the fabric sizing 130 strip matches the pattern of the opposite side in order to contrast with the fabric sheet when the gift is wrapped. In other embodiments, the pattern of the fabric sizing strip 130 does not match either side of the fabric sheet 100.

[0038] In use, the peripheral edge 200 of the fabric sheet 100 is pulled up around the gift and fed through the elastic loop 140 to secure the fabric gift wrap around the gift. The elastic loop 140 is slid down the fabric sizing strip 130 toward the gift until it fits the appropriate size. The peripheral edge 200 is then folded down over the elastic loop 140 to conceal the elastic loop 140. The peripheral edge 200 when folded down can form a pinwheel shaped bow. In some embodiments, the peripheral edge 200 forms a pinwheel shaped bow of equal proportion as shown in FIG. 1. In other embodiments, the peripheral edge 200 forms a pinwheel shaped bow of varying sizes due to an elongated gift as shown in FIG. 6. The size and shape of the pinwheel shaped bow varies with the size and shape of the gift being wrapped.

[0039] To use the reusable fabric gift wrap, best seen in FIGS. 4-6, the first or second side which will become the outside of the completed giftwrap is placed facing downwardly and the opposite side is placed facing up. A gift to be wrapped is then placed on the exposed side. The peripheral edge 200 of the fabric sheet 100 is then pulled up around the gift to conceal it in its entirety as shown in FIG. 5. The elastic loop 140 is expanded so that the peripheral edge 200 can be completely pulled through the elastic loop 140. The elastic loop 140 is then slid down the fabric sizing strip 130 toward the gift until it reaches the gift and secures the fabric sheet 100 around the exterior of the gift as shown in FIG. 5. The peripheral edge 200 is then folded around the elastic loop 140 toward the gift, forming a pinwheel shaped bow as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 6.

[0040] The fabric sheets of FIGS. 1-6 are configured to hold and conform to items of various shapes and sizes, such as, for example, a rectangular box, a square box, or any other shaped gift. By way of example, FIG. 6 depicts a perspective view of the reusable fabric gift wrap shown fully assembled on a rectangular shaped box.

[0041] The reusable fabric gift wrap forms an aesthetically pleasing gift wrapping for gifts of various sizes and shapes and for many occasions. When not in use, the fabric gift wrap can be stored folded for later reuse. The fabric gift wrap can be washed in a conventional washing machine for continuous reuse.