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How to Make Bunting | 3 Bunting Template Shapes

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You can learn how to make bunting with this great tutorial that includes a free printable bunting template for 3 shapes. Bunting is a fun way to decorate kid's rooms, market stalls and tables at craft fairs. And what garden wedding would be complete without pretty vintage-looking bunting in the background?

How to Make Bunting

Because the bunting created in this tutorial is stitched and double-sided, it can be washed and put away for future use.

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Contents

  • How to Make Bunting: Supplies
  • Printable Bunting Template
  • How to Make Bunting: The Video
  • How to Make Bunting: INSTRUCTIONS
    • Step 1: Cutting
    • Step 2: Stitch the Edges
    • Step 3: Clip
    • Step 4: Turn and Press
    • Step 5:  Attach the Bias
    • Step 6: Stitch the Edge of the Bias
  • Bunting TEMPLATE: Design ideas
    • Pin this Image for Later
  • More Scrap Fabric Ideas:

How to Make Bunting: Supplies

  • Fabric - Cotton fabric will always look crisp and nice. Check your scrap basket for all your leftover pieces and make your bunting cheaply! Make colorful choices - using several coordinating fabrics looks great.
  • Bias - ½ inch (12mm) double-fold bias tape (how to make double fold bias) or 1 inch (5cm) wide ribbon. Cotton twill tape can also be a very economical choice when you have to make large amounts of bunting.
  • Basic sewing supplies - your sewing machine, ruler, scissors, thread, iron (Beginners sewing kit on a budget)

Printable Bunting Template

No need to worry about making your own pattern - I have a printable bunting template with 3 shapes and 3 sizes for each. That's an amazing 9 options for you to choose from.

Download the printable bunting template

Alternatively, you can draw a triangle or flag shape of your choice and use the same sewing instructions included below. Don't forget to add some seam allowance to the sides.

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How to Make Bunting with Templates

How to Make Bunting: The Video

I've been busy this week making this video for you. It is just a few minutes long so have a look at how easy it is to make with your bunting template. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel for weekly sewing and craft videos.

How to Make Bunting Video

How to Make Bunting: INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1: Cutting

Start by drawing around your template with chalk or removable pen. If you have a fabric that doesn't have a nap or one-way design, you can save fabric by interlocking the triangle shapes. This doesn't work for fabrics with one-way designs as your design will be facing in different directions.

Cut out your shapes. You will need 2 pieces per flag (one for the front and one for the back). How many you cut will depend on how long you need your bunting to be and how large a gap you will put between each flag. You can lay the pieces out roughly to work out how it will look.

TIP: Cut through several layers at a time and interlock the triangles so you don't waste fabric.

Step 2: Stitch the Edges

Place 2 pieces with right sides together. With a ¼ inch (6mm) seam allowance, stitch around the sides and bottom leaving the top open.

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How to Make Bunting - Stitch

Step 3: Clip

Clip any corners. (Read - Clipping Corners )

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How to Make Bunting - Clip

Step 4: Turn and Press

Turn the flag the right way out and give it a good press.

You can use your scissors or something sharp (but not too sharp) to get a nice sharp point at the bottom.

If your flags are not sitting flat you can topstitch the edges. I used quilting cotton fabric for my samples and found topstitching wasn't necessary.

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How to Make Bunting - Turn, Press and Topstitch

Now all ready for the tape!

Step 5:  Attach the Bias

If you are using double folded bias for the tape, then open up the bias and slip the raw edge of the flag inside up to the fold. Pin it in place.

If you are using ribbon, fold in half so it encases the raw edges. Make sure the edges are matched up on either side of the ribbon. Place your flags 1 -2 inches (2.5-5cm) apart depending on your taste and the distance you need to cover.

Step 6: Stitch the Edge of the Bias

Stitch all the way along the edge of the bias or ribbon. Use a zig-zag stitch of width 3.0 and length 3.0 as this will catch in all the edges of your bias and ribbon and be much more durable than a straight stitch.

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How to Make Bunting - Stitch the Bias

All finished learning how to make bunting and ready to hang!

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How to Make Bunting
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How to Make Bunting

Bunting TEMPLATE: Design ideas

  • Use the bunting template to mix and match different sizes and shapes of flags.
  • Add lace or pom-pom trim to the edges. (How to sew lace trim, How to sew pom-pom trim)
  • Monogram the flag pieces before you sew them up to create a message such as "Merry Christmas", "Mr & Mrs" or "Congratulations"

Now you know how to make bunting with this bunting template, you'll be making them in every color!

Pin this Image for Later

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How to Make Bunting

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Treasurie

    January 19, 2023 at 10:12 pm

    I just left my ends raw but you could tuck the ends in or thread on a bead and knot.

  2. Kim W.

    December 31, 2022 at 10:41 am

    Do you do anything special to finish each end of the bias tape? I was thinking about adding a round plastic piece at each end that could be used as hangers (if this makes sense). Wondering what your thoughts are or how you finish the ends. All of your examples are adorable, by the way.

  3. Michelle Linhoff

    May 17, 2020 at 2:08 pm

    great video and simple directions! Love this! Thanks for inspiring us 😉

  4. Mrs Anne Plympton

    March 24, 2020 at 11:58 am

    Excellent tutorial easy to follow

  5. Diane Allen

    November 07, 2018 at 6:51 pm

    Have just made some Christmas bunting from the medium triangle pattern for our mantelpiece. It looks great. Thanks for the patterns.

  6. Treasurie

    October 18, 2018 at 7:33 pm

    So happy to help. I love making bunting from my scraps.

  7. Kimberly

    October 18, 2018 at 1:44 pm

    Awesome tutorial and even better templates! Thank you so so much for having multiple sizes stacked. i can't tell you how long I looked and how many sheets i've printed off to find the right size!! Saving forever!!!!

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