Saturday, April 14, 2012

Sewing a layered fabric banner

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You may have noticed that I like banners, buntings, garlands…whatever you call them, I like them. 

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I cut a pattern from a piece of paper and played with it until it was the size that I wanted.

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I sewed around the two long sides and then turned them right side out.

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I press up the side seams as far as I can reach with the iron and then flatten the triangles out.

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Then I arrange them flat on the ironing board and arrange the pieces as I want them. 

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I pin the pieces together just as I want to sew them.

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I bind them together with a piece of extra wide double fold bias tape, leaving about 8 inches on either end for hanging or tying them up.

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Then I hung it up and admired it! 

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Looks pretty hanging in the tree!

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I made this one for my niece’s baby shower today…

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Very cute!  And it matches her nursery so she can hang it there!

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I am linking to these great parties!

 

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26 comments:

  1. Claire @ Gemini NutritionApril 15, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Love this project!!!!
    I currently have a Craft, Create and Inspire linky party going on...
    I would love you to link up this project :)
    http://polkadot-pretties.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/you-inspire-linky-party_14.html
    Claire x

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  2. Kristine@thefoleyfamApril 15, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    Love this! I'm a sucker for buntings! Sharing on my networks today! Please feel free to grab a featured button and get your brag on :) Thanks so much for linkin up!!

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  3. JillApril 15, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    Gorgeous Ellen - and a lovely clear little tute on how to make them!


    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  4. CindyApril 15, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    Love the bunting! I have been meaning to make one for my girls. Thanks for sharing!

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  5. KatieApril 15, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    I love bunting!! I'm hopelessly obsessed with it right now! Love the layered look of yours! It turned out great!!

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  6. HannahWApril 16, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    Beautiful bunting! My "Lines Across My Face" offering is here: http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2012/04/how-to-tuesday-bunnys-birthday-dress.html!

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  7. HannahWApril 16, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    Beautiful bunting! My "Lines Across My Face" offering is here: http://likemamalikedaughter.blogspot.com/2012/04/how-to-tuesday-bunnys-birthday-dress.html!

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  8. Katie @ OhhBabyApril 16, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Oh how fun! What a great decoration piece and they can totally use it for a keepsake!Love your blog! Its so cute!

    PS- I have a super fun giveaway going on. I would love for you to enter!
    http://ohhbabydesigns.blogspot.com/2012/04/giveaway-1-dgordon.html

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  9. JenniferApril 16, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    Never thought to layer bunting. Makes such a big difference. Beautiful.

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  10. cheapcraftymamaApril 17, 2012 at 6:28 AM

    That is adorable, I bet she loved it!
    I would love for you to share this (and any other creations) at my linky party (starting this evening)- "Pin It & Win It Wednesday" @ www.cheapcraftymama.com!

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  11. KeiApril 17, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Your bunting looks great! I love that it's layered, it really makes it stand out! :)

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  12. Alison MeadeApril 17, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    This is so cute- we love the fabric that you chose! See you next week at Beautify It Monday!

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  13. Lisa SummerhaysApril 18, 2012 at 1:36 AM

    Fabulous idea to double it up! Love it!

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  14. BalancingApril 18, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    this turned out really nice! great tutorial!

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  15. Taylor-AnnApril 18, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    How cleaver is this. I love it and would love if you showed it off on my link party.

    kampenlane.com

    ~Taylor

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  16. MichelleApril 18, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    very cute!

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  17. RuthApril 19, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    very cute! I dpo love the overlappy-ness. :o)

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  18. Ivy & CoApril 19, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    I love the layered bunting. That's how I do my bunting too. I've got a party going on at my blog right now too, if you're interested!

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  19. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...PernillaApril 20, 2012 at 1:25 AM

    So lovely!
    Visiting from Fridays Unfolded

    Greetings from Australia♥
    ~Pernilla

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  20. UnknownApril 20, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    So fun!! Glad you shared at Shine on Fridays!

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  21. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateApril 20, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    This is so adorable! The layers are a great idea and your fabric is perfect. Thanks for linking up at this week's party!

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  22. Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon DesignsApril 22, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    I love your bunting! The way you layered them on top of each other is just beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

    Take care,

    Trish

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  23. Kitty BApril 23, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Looooveee your banner! You were featured this week on the tute tuesday link-up!! Thanks for linking up, and feel free to drop by and link up again this week!
    http://threeyearsofdeath.blogspot.com/2012/04/tute-tuesday-link-up-11.html

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  24. CarrieApril 26, 2012 at 8:36 PM

    What a great tutorial!! Your banner is wonderful!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!! I hope you are having a fabulous week!

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  25. Six SistersApril 26, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    We loved having you link up to our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday." Hope you'll be back soon! -The Sisters

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  26. Honey I'm Home BlogApril 27, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    So darling. And I LOVE the fabric choices too.

    Warmly, Michelle

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