DIY projects: Bunting for all occasions

Get ready to host all those upcoming social events

Some bunting hanging up
Photo: living4media/Medri - Szczepaniak


YOU WILL NEED

  • Simplicol fabric dye or similar (if dyeing your fabric)

  • Plain white cotton fabric or recycled pieces of fabric

  • Double-sided fusible interfacing

  • Ribbon or string

  • Measuring tape

  • Ruler/set square

  • Scissors

  • Pinking shears

  • Chalk

  • Self-adhesive command hooks

  • Darning needle

  • Iron


STEP 1 

Cut pieces of fusible interfacing. Place one on the inside edge of the dyed fabric, then fold, enclosing between layers.


STEP 2 

Iron the three layers together and remember to leave a loop at the top fold for threading the ribbon or string later.


STEP 3 

Once the pieces have cooled, mark up the triangular bunting shapes.


STEP 4 

Cut out the shapes with pinking shears and trim the hanging edge. Each bunting piece measures roughly 14cm wide by 16cm long, with a loop for threading.


STEP 5 

Thread the string or ribbon through the top loops using a darning needle. Once strung, cut with extra length for knots and loops to hang. Space the triangles evenly.


STEP 6

Install self-adhesive command hooks on your walls. Not needed if hanging outside.


STEP 7 

Your bunting is now ready to hang! Adjust it how you see fit.


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