Hi Friends! Today, I am joining in on a week-long 4th of July Tour with fifteen of my blogging friends. We are each sharing a craft, recipe, decor idea, etc. to help give you some red, white and blue inspiration for the Fourth of July! I’m excited to show you my easy to make patriotic bunting.
When I was trying to decide what I wanted to make for this tour, I knew I didn’t want to spend much money, but instead, challenge myself to come up with some Fourth of July decor using what I already had. So I shopped my home first to see what red, white, and blue items I could find. I found a couple of framed prints, two baskets with red trim, the ribbon garland that I made last year, and some miniature flags.
In other words: not much.
I have always admired fabric patriotic buntings. Hmmm, maybe I can make one. So I made a quick trip to JoAnn’s for fabric and only spent around $7. I kinda had an idea of how to make one, but I did a quick web search anyway to make sure I knew what I was doing. I found this tutorial online and when I found out it was written by Miss Mustard Seed herself, well, I knew it would be a good one!
I pretty much followed those instructions, but made a few adjustments. Instead of pleating and pinning, I gathered my strips by pulling the bobbin thread of a straight, loose stitch I had sewn down the edge of each strip.
And I skipped the whole adding the grommets part. I’ve attached grommets before – they’re not hard at all. I just didn’t have any, so I attached my bunting with my favorite hangers: Command Strips!
I’ll probably add grommets later since I’ll be using this bunting outside.
I love how it looks on my neighbor’s deck. Why is it on my neighbor’s deck?
Because look at those flowers! She has the greenest thumb! (and my deck is surrounded by weeds : (
What are your plans for the Fourth of July? I’ll be pulling weeds ; )
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Love your patriotic bunting! I’d love to make some to hang on my deck for the 4th. Command strips are so handy, aren’t they? I always have them on hand both at home and at school!
Thanks Paula! I think I’ll make a couple more of these since it was so easy!
LOL! I’m am cracking up that you hung this on your neighbor’s deck! I would probably do something just like that. 😉 LOVE the bunting- it’s so perfect for the 4th! Thanks for joining the tour Jeanie!
Thanks for having me Jen! Good to know I’m not the only one who would use a neighbor’s deck! I was looking back and forth at her deck and mine – no question; it had to be hers ; )
Haha! Love that it’s on your neighbor’s deck. 😉 It’s really pretty…I’d love it if you’d come hang one on my front porch!! 😉
Nancy
Thanks Nancy! Haha! I think my neighbors are getting used to seeing me and my camera – what we bloggers do to get just the right shot!
You live near the beach, right? I’ll be right there!
You are on my list of “must meets” at Haven!
Looks just perfect draped on your deck railing Jeanie. I’m a no sew type of gal. I bet I could do this. Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you Kathy! It is definitely an easy sew project!
This is such a cute project! I have a soft spot for bunting because it easily jazzes up any space.
After making my outdoor pillows recently, I’ve been looking for something fun and simple! I just love the look of this! It would be such a wonderful addition to our 4th festivities! ~Christy
I’ve always loved seeing the fabric buntings on the older homes this time of year. What I love about yours especially is the weathered looking stars and stripes fabric I hope you get your weeding done so you can hang your pretty bunting on your deck ~ Amy
Thank you Amy! I love that fabric, too! And you’re right, it belongs on my deck!
I love these banners so much esp when you see them across buildings or someones porch they really bring the Patriotism out that’s for sure! You did a beautiful job on these 🙂
Super cute!! It looks so festive hanging from the side of your deck! Very nicely done XO
That is beautiful! I don’t sew, but this makes me wish I did. I like it better than the ones in the store. I’m impressed! laurie
I love this bunting Jeanie! I have never made any before but now you have inspired me! Love it!
Jeanie, this is absolutely gorgeous. I have always wanted to make one but couldn’t figure it out on my own (I’m blonde like that!) but you explained it perfectly. Thanks so much for sharing at this week’s Project Inspire{d} ~ pinning and tweeting. 🙂
I wish I was your neighbor!!!
I am in love with that bunting and can’t sew a lick!!
Jeanie,
I love to sew also. your banner is a perfect touch of all American Pride.
Thanks for sharing your creativity,
Karen Marie
Love this! It’s so pretty! Thanks for sharing. 🙂 (visiting from Blogtalk)
Anne
I have a special place in my heart for patriotic bunting!! LOVE it! I never thought about making it myself but now I can’t wait to try this! Thanks so much for sharing
Thank you Stephanie! I like how it turned out, so I’m going to make another one!
What a great red, white and blue bunting. I never thought of making one. I keep wanting to buy some, but maybe now, I will make them instead.
Thanks for the idea,
Bev
Thanks Beverly. I hope you make one. You’ll be surprised how easy it is to make.
You can hang that beautiful bunting on my porch any day!!! New follower here. Looking forward to meeting you at Haven! xo, emily
Thanks Emily! I’m looking forward to meeting you, too!
This is so pretty and festive! Thank you for sharing. You will be one of the features tomorrow at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Pop on over tomorrow to check out your feature. Hope to see your prettiness again tomorrow at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
Thank you so much Kathryn!
I love this! I might try to make one of these for my newly decorated front porch! Thanks for linking up to The Creative Exchange! I am featuring your project this week. xo, Laura
Thank you so much Laura! You made my day!
Very cute! I have no deck to hang this off of, but I love the look and style!