I’ve always wanted to try a fabric bunting and since Christmas is crafty, I thought now was the perfect time. And it will also be the last. Don’t get me wrong, I love the final product, but it was A LOT of work! Maybe it’s because I am not a sewer. The amount of cutting involved nearly left my right hand crippled! I generally followed this tutorial.
After cutting out 32 triangles, ouch! I got the chance to use the burlap.
Warning: Burlap is messy to work with, once you cut it, the shedding begins.
The final product! I couldn’t use my zigzag stitch on the machine. For some reason it just wouldn’t work, so I went with the straight stitch.
I have another 15 triangles to make a second bunting. My mom let me use her stash of fabric to give this project a whirl, so “Hi Mom, Thanks! Here’s part of your Christmas present!” I think it will look better in her country home as it has more of that rustic feel.
Are you working on any DIY Christmas gifts? What is your crafty niche?
5 comments:
Looks great! Good Job Shan.
Ha Ha, cute Shan.
I love it!
My crafty things that I've done are
make a cute hat for Lauren with a big flower on the side. I made cards with your sis yesterday. Over the next few days I will be making a few fresh Christmas arrangements.
Phew, I sew, and I still think that's a lot of cutting! Cute results though.
Love the burlap! So nice!
I love the mixture of different fabric and patterns. The finished bunting looks great!
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