DIY Tartan Plaid Bunting Tutorial

Happy Wednesday, y’all! With Thanksgiving being later this year, it seems like Christmas is coming faster than ever. So much to do…so little time! Ahhh! Are you done with your shopping yet?

I loved sharing my woodsy glam Christmas mantel on Monday. One of my favorite elements of the mantel is the tartan plaid bunting. I love the varying colors and patterns – how fun! So, I thought I would share how I made it with y’all today!

[pinit count=”horizontal”]

Seriously. How cute is that?!

Look at all that pretty fabric! I didn’t want to spend a ton of cash for varying plaid patterns, so I went to a few thrift stores and bought XL Men’s flannel shirts, ladies’ skirts and a jacket.

See? I’m pretty sure more than a few people thought I was a little crazy with this idea.

I made a paper pattern for the pennants. 6″ wide at the top and 6″ tall from top to bottom. I used the paper pattern along with a rotary cutter {I’ve been wanting one for a long time! And a 40% off coupon helped defray the expense!} to cut out the pennants. I cut out a bajillion of them and it was SO much easier than using scissors!

Sewing them together is super simple. I mismatched the pennants together and with right sides together, I stitched from one side down to the point and then back up the other side leaving the top edge unstitched. Trim edges if needed.

Turn the pennants inside out. Iron.

Then stitch pennants {the unstitched edge} into the fold of Extra Wide Double Fold Bias Tape. Single fold will not work. Once you stitch from one end to the other, your banner is done. Trim threads and hang it up!

[pinit count=”horizontal”]

Boom. Done. Easy. I love it. So much! And I might have five tartan plaid buntings hanging around my house so far this season. 🙂 I’m looking forward to sharing my Christmas home tour on Friday! Stay tuned!

Will you be hitting up the thrift store for some plaid fabric? *wink*

xoxo

Myra

Sharing at: Chic & Crafty, I’m Lovin’ It, Weekend Wrap Up Party!