Fall Decorating - Burlap Bunting Garland

It's close, 20 days away from Fall being in full swing! September 22nd is the first day of Fall and while we have signs here already, that day makes it very official.  I'll have a Surprise Giveaway that day, so be sure to stay connected via any social media outlet; see you there. :)

   

Below is a project I wanted to create for a variety of reasons. I've been using Burlap in varies projects lately, and I have tons of scrap fabric I wish to cost effectively use, justify the purpose of hoarding keeping it.  (wink, wink)

Here's a tutorial for Burlap Bunting Garland 

with F.A.L.L. lettering.

I've also created one with the word "Handmade" to showcase in my craft booth (details on that in the coming weeks).

{Burlap Bunting Garland}

Sewing Skill: Beginner

Difficulty: Easy

Total Work Time: 45-1 hour (Nap time idle)

Here are the Supplies you'll need:

Burlap - 1/2 a yards worth

Scrap Fabric 

Stencil Letters

Cookie Cutter Shapes (optional)

Pen/Pencil

Scissors

Twine or Ribbon  (not photographed)

 Clear, Craft Glue (not photographed)

Sewing Machine or Glue gun

Step 1:

{Assemble Your Letters}

Measure out your Stencil Letters on the fabric scraps & coordinate.  Here the Letter L is used twice so I chose to use two different scraps.  Also consider how the letters will appear once cut, and placed.  It's best to spread out the beauty so, if you choose to use polka dots, for two of your letters, make sure they aren't side by side, unless the whole project is polka dots (the Handmade Sign, sharing soon, has every letter in polka dots; squeal - so darn cute).

I also incorporated two cookie cutters, as stencils, for extra detailing; a Pumpkin and a Leaf were used.  I then picked coordinating fabrics for those two pieces.  

Step 2:

{Cut Letters}

Once you've traced your letters, cut away.  In my case, I cut beyond your pen markings.  I wished for larger letters so in order to achieve that, I had to cut beyond the pen markings, like above.

Step 3:

{Cutting Burlap}

Depending on your finished letter size, place your letter on the Burlap and cut accordingly.  Do this for all pieces.

Step 4:

{Attaching Fabric Scraps}

If a sewing machine isn't handy, use a glue gun to attach your pieces.

Shown here is the Pumpkin cut-out, then stitched with a Zig Zag finish around the edges to attach it to the Burlap.  Repeat for all Letters. 

Step 5:

{Creating Garland}

I'm a big lover of Twine, so I always have it around the house.  I chose to use Twine to hang my Flags from.  

 *I turned my pieces wrong side up

* Lined them up accordingly

* Used Dabs of Clear Glue to adhere the 

twine to the back of the Burlap

* Then waited for it to dry.

I then picked backing Burlap thread and did a small zig zag stitch along all the Flags, from beginning to end, to attach all the pieces firmly. 

I used a 14 universal needle

All Purpose Camel Color Thread, both top and bottom

5 Width

3 Length

5 Tension

There you go, a fun, crafty project which will surely wow your guests through the Fall Season.  Get creative and do something for your porch, kitchen, or just about any room.   

If you're new to sewing, check out the current 

Sewing Series:

Lesson 1

Lesson 2

Lesson 3, coming soon (Mid-Late September)

Thanks for Stopping by...

        

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