I promised to share my bunting tutorial from my Fall mantel last week. It’s really very simple, but if you’re like me, you like a little instruction before making something for the first time. I did look around the blogosphere before tackling this. And I got an idea of how to start, but this is how I did it. I didn’t follow any tutorial really, just winged it.
Supplies:
1. Jute or some kind of string or ribbon
2. Fabric
3. Graph paper (optional)
4. Card stock or cardboard
5. Glue gun
6. Ruler
7. Iron
First, I grabbed a piece of graph paper I had on the floor. I’d been using it to mark up something else, but I didn’t need it anymore. (You can print graph paper off the Internet. Just google it.) I measured 7 inches across. And then from the middle of my 7 inches, I measured 9 inches down and then created a triangle.
I then cut out my shape and traced it on to card stock and then cut it out. I didn’t want my pattern to be too flimsy when I was tracing it on to the fabric.
I then traced it on all my fabrics and cut them out.
Next, I ironed them. My fabric was a little wrinkled, but I also wanted to iron down the flaps.
I used my ruler to crease the fabric, then then pulled the ruler away as I ironed it.
I took my jute and placed it in the flap and hot glued it down. Easy peasy!
And then I hung it up on my mantel for the Fall! I think it’s so cute. I’m going to do one for Miss A’s room, too!
Happy Weekend!!
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Goldi says
August 29, 2014 at 11:10 amSeriously…you are amazing. Every single time I come to pinterest to search for a project I’m doing, it leads me to YOU! I just love you!! Now off to get some fabric for this bunting for this crazy new art wall I’m creating in our house!
Thank you for being you!!
xo
PJ @ Planned in Pencil says
September 26, 2013 at 7:03 amI spy with my little eye that great orange fabric you used for your pumpkin! Thanks for sharing it at the Pinworthy Project Party.
Laura says
September 30, 2013 at 5:32 pmYes! You have a good eye, PJ. That’s where my scraps came from! 🙂
[email protected] says
September 25, 2013 at 4:20 pmso adorable, I love it!!
christina says
September 20, 2013 at 10:06 amsuper cute! I found your blog through the link up!!
Laura says
September 21, 2013 at 12:43 amThanks Christina!!
Alicia says
September 20, 2013 at 1:07 amI love this. Thank you for sharing! I’m always a fan of anything that says “no-sew”. I’m not exactly gifted in that area 😉 If you get the chance, I’m co-hosting a link party this week and I’d love for you to link this up over at Tell Me Tuesday.
Laura says
September 21, 2013 at 12:39 am“No-sew” is like my middle name. Love everything about not using a sewing machine. 🙂
Kim says
September 19, 2013 at 6:55 pmYour bunting is lovely. I have always wanted to make one, but I have a dark toned stone fireplace and the burlap ones I have seen will get lost. Yours is pretty and I think that using color will really pop! Thanks!
Laura says
September 21, 2013 at 12:34 amOh you have so many options besides burlap. You should definitely make one!! 🙂
Miranda @ Mr. and Mrs. Winslett says
September 19, 2013 at 4:36 pmThis is too cute! I’d love it if you’d link this up to my blog hop party, DIY Weekend.
Thank you!
Miranda @ Mr. and Mrs. Winslett
Jane Carter says
September 17, 2013 at 10:30 pmThis is just adorable, and looks so simple to do! Really jazzes up your mantel. And, might I just add – you have the nicest looking ironing board cover….makes me realize how ratty-tatty mine is getting. 🙂
Laura says
September 18, 2013 at 12:33 amReally?!? I never expected the ironing board cover comment. I think it’s so ratty because it’s turned yellow where I iron the most. I’ve been on the lookout for a replacement and can’t seem to find one I like. 🙂 Maybe I’ll keep it since you think it’s nice. I wonder if I could wash it and it’d look better? Hmmm, things to ponder. Ha!
Thanks for stopping by!!
Jennifer @ MySweetSanity says
September 17, 2013 at 9:16 pmGreat tutorial! I am so glad I found it. This has been pinned so I can finally make a bunting.
Laura says
September 18, 2013 at 12:31 amOh yay! Buntings are so fun!
Marti says
September 17, 2013 at 5:15 pmI love this and it looks so easy! It’s a great idea for using different color fabrics to coordinate with each holiday. I’d love for you to link up at my craft party this week! It’s running all week and featured projects are also featured on F and in our Newsletter! 🙂
Marti
Samantha D says
September 17, 2013 at 4:32 pmLove this – pinned it! I will make one of these for sure!
Sam
Laura says
September 18, 2013 at 12:26 amThanks so much, Sam!
[email protected] says
September 16, 2013 at 9:55 pmI love your fireplace bunting flag banner – the fabrics are perfect together!
Kayla @ Home Coming blog says
September 16, 2013 at 2:24 pmI love the patterns you chose! Don’t forget to link up to The DIY’ers!
Nicole {Life's Tidbits} says
September 15, 2013 at 2:05 pmThis is a great tutorial! I might use this idea to create a bunting to help with decorating for a bridal shower I am throwing. Love the colors of your bunting; perfect for this time of year,
Laura says
September 18, 2013 at 12:01 amIt’s so super easy and festive. I hope you’re having a good week, Nicole!
Anonymous says
April 14, 2013 at 9:50 pmVery cute!
Katie says
October 6, 2012 at 9:14 amThis is really good to know how to do. We don’t really have a place to hang one of these, but I think I’m going to put a shelf in our den to create a “mantel”. Can’t wait to try this!