This weekend is the perfect time to learn how to make bunting. On Friday our houses and streets will be flooded with bunting to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
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But bunting isn't just for one weekend, it is the perfect way to brighten up a room all year round. From livening up an alfresco dining area to add a fun touch to your child's room.
Not only is it pretty and playful, but it is also an easy DIY project to use up any old piece of fabric. You can transform anything from old clothes and bedding to pieces of antique lace into this gorgeous room accessory.
Trail bunting around a wrought iron bed for some chic country style, or pin it to a row of shelving in a home office to brighten up the room. Hang it around the garden for a real British summertime feel, ready for those barbecues and picnics in the sunshine.
How to make bunting
It couldn't be easier to make, plus it's a fun activity for all the family. We've created a simple step-by-step guide to show you the ropes. So choose your fabric and let's go...
You will need
- Fabric
- 13mm-wide bias binding tape
- Pinking shears
- Needle and thread
Step-by-step
1.Draw a triangle on some cardboard and cut it out to use as a bunting template. You may prefer longer, narrower triangles, or shorter, wider ones. The choice is up to you!
2.Pin the template to your fabric and cut around it using pinking shears to avoid fraying. Repeat until you have enough flags for your desired bunting length.
3.Evenly space the flags along the bias binding tape, folding the shortest edge over, and pin in place securely ready to sew.
4. Sew on the flags with a straight stitch, leaving at least 40cm of tape free from flags at each end for hanging your bunting proudly on display.
There you have it, your very own handmade bunting!
Why not try experimenting using different patterns and fabrics? You can ad ribbing to the bunting, or accessorise the triangles with letters and shapes to truly personalise your creation.
Related: See how rainbow bunting for VE Day is giving these residents a reason to smile
Personalised bunting makes great gifts - why not try sewing someone's name on to the triangles, or create your own 'Happy Birthday' bunting?
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