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DIY Fabric Garland
January 19th, 2009My niece’s first birthday is quickly approaching and I’ve decided to try out a few projects for her upcoming party. First up is a fabric garland to decorate the walls and ceiling. I couldn’t wait to share this latest project because it turned out to be so easy and super fun to do! I wish I had a birthday party to celebrate every month just so I’d have an excuse to make these.
More pics and step-by-step instructions after the break!
Materials Needed:
Sewing Machine
Fabric
Pellon / Interfacing
Iron
Rotary Pinking Cutter
Scissors
Satin Ribbon
Coordinating Thread
Instructions:
1. Iron fabric to Pellon. Create a flag template from paper to desired shape. I made an isosceles triangle measuring 2.5″ wide and 4″ tall. Using your template as a guide, cut out each piece with rotary pinking shears. Trim off excess fabric at the top.
2. Once all the pices are cut out, line them up in the order that you’d like them to appear. I went for a random look but it helped to get an idea of where each flag might hang.
3. Leaving a little extra at each end for hanging, stitch each pice to the satin ribbon using a sewing machine. For flexibility I left half an inch between each flag. That’s it! Now you have a custom garland of your own!
This would make a great gift after the party or a whimsical touch to a child’s room or baby shower, the possibilities are endless… Happy crafting!
January 20th, 2009 at 10:19 am
too cute!!!
January 26th, 2009 at 1:41 pm
Oooh, these are so cute! =)
January 27th, 2009 at 6:50 am
don’t they fray? or does the interfacing stop that??
January 27th, 2009 at 7:33 am
Yes, the interfacing does stop them from fraying. Thanks for your comment and happy crafting!
December 10th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
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December 5th, 2010 at 9:45 am
I love that little cutter! Do you just buy it at a fabric store?
February 21st, 2011 at 8:16 am
These garland inspired my new-sew version for a recent baby shower for a friend. Thanks for the great idea!
http://www.sassandfrass.com/post/3424327981/baby-shower-project-2-fabric-garland-inspired
March 12th, 2011 at 1:57 pm
lovely.
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