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About the Christmas Sweater Box generator
The Christmas sweater box is cut in the shape of a knitted jumper: body, two sleeves and a neckline, with a decorated lid that lifts off. It is the box people keep after the gift is gone.
What you can adjust
Outside or inside measurements, so the box fits the space — or the contents.
Material thickness from presets or a custom value, plus your machine's kerf.
Finger joints or flat, glued edges, with a target tooth width you can change.
A 3D preview you can spin, and a flat cutting plan with every panel named.
How it goes together
The outline is followed by straight wall segments that tab into the base and lid plates, so the shape stays crisp and nothing has to be bent. The decorative lid is cut with the pattern you pick.
Tips for a clean cut
Keep at least 3 mm of material between any cut in the lid pattern — thin bridges break when the box is handled. Cut the lid pattern last so a mistake does not waste the whole sheet.
Frequently asked questions
Can I work in inches or centimeters?
Yes. Switch between mm, cm and inches at the top of the panel. Material thickness and kerf are always entered in millimeters.
Which file formats can I download?
SVG, PDF and DXF — all at 1:1 scale, in millimeters. AI files read the SVG or DXF straight into Illustrator.
What does the “Try other dimensions” button do?
It fills in a different set of measurements so you can see how the design changes before you enter your own.