Scalloped Fabric Garland Tutorial

Jessie from Sweet Jessie and our Board shows you how to make a Scalloped Fabric Garland with your favorite scraps… Enjoy this fun project with ten easy steps!

Supplies:
- garland template (free PDF download)
- 13 pieces of coordinating fabric measuring 6.5x 8 inches
- one package (3 yards) of extra wide double fold bias tape
- pins, needles, thread, fabric pen, iron

Directions:
1. Fold your fabric right sides together, so that the shorter sides touch.

2. Working on the wrong side of the fabric, lay your template on top of the folded fabric with the flat part of the template directly on top of the fabric’s edge, and the curved end of the template closer to the fold. Trace with a fabric pen.

3. Place a straight pin in the middle of the fabric so that it stays lined up.

4. Repeat for all thirteen pieces of fabric.

5. Head to your sewing machine, and sew directly on top of the pattern you drew when you outlined the template.

6. Leaving a 1/4 inch allowance, carefully cut around each segment…

…Making sure not to cut through your stitching.

Snip a couple of notches in the seam allowance so that the curve turns out nicely.

7. Turn each piece out, and press with a hot iron.

8. Line up your garland segments in a manner that’s pleasing to you.

9. Leaving a 12 inch tail on each end of the bias tape, pin each segment into place within the fold of the bias tape, spaced about an inch apart from each other.

10. Top stitch along the entire length of the bias tape, taking care to keep each segment sandwiched between the folds.

Hang your beautiful garland!

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72 Responses to “Scalloped Fabric Garland Tutorial”

1. Amber responds:
   Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 4:00 pm →

   This is so cute – I will definitely be making one for my girls’ room – love it!

2. Jodes responds:
   Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 4:09 pm →

   I’m a sucker for garlands, and I love this one! Time to get my christmas scraps out and get stitchin’!

3. Tanya responds:
   Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 4:11 pm →

   Love this idea!

4. Tiphaine responds:
   Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 4:22 pm →

   just loooove this tuto. I was looking for that idea, for months. Thank you so much for it.I can also manage to do in many ways or forms !!

5. megelin responds:
   Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 4:22 pm →

   adorable! i might be making this soon i ADORE the fabrics used in this, too!

6. Georgia responds:
   Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 4:28 pm →

   So very, very sweet! Love this one!

7. qsogirl responds:
   Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 4:32 pm →

   this is a beautifully done tutorial!

8. Kaye Prince responds:
   Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 4:46 pm →

   Jessie is pretty awesome isn’t she? I’ve loved this ever since I first saw it on her blog, but haven’t had a chance to try making my own scalloped garland yet.

9. Jenny responds:
   Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 4:51 pm →

   I LOVE those fabrics!

   Thanks for the great tutorial!
   Jenny

10. Cortney responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 4:56 pm →

    I love the garland, I think I will be make it for my girls room!

11. Linda responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 5:32 pm →

    I LOVE this idea…thank you so much for sharing!

12. Shirley responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 5:40 pm →

    I love this idea. I’ll be headed out to the fabric store this weekend. Thank you!

13. Terriaw responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 5:42 pm →

    Such an adorable project! I can easily see myself making this project AND using it.

14. Becky responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 5:42 pm →

    This is a great take on the traditional banner. I love it!

15. Rebecca responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 5:51 pm →

    i love this idea. It is a nice variation from a traditional bunting. I will definitely be using this tutorial. Thanks!!

16. Alice S responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 5:55 pm →

    I absolutely love this!

17. Jenny responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 5:56 pm →

    this looks easier than i imagined. thanks!

18. Nicole responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 6:13 pm →

    This is beautiful and a nice change from triangles – thanks so much for the great tutoria!

19. Celeste responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 6:20 pm →

    Love this!

20. Hilary responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 6:21 pm →

    Lovely! I’ve made these with triangles but scallops seem so much simpler…

21. Mary on Lake Pulaski responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 6:27 pm →

    Love this scalloped garland! And it is so cute using Jennifer Paganelli’s wonderful fabric!

22. Amy responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 6:35 pm →

    What a cute idea! This would be so pretty for any holiday.

23. Edith Penzi responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 6:41 pm →

    Love it! What a great idea! I will be making one for the holidays.

24. Katie responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 6:43 pm →

    PERFECT! I’ve been wanting to make a birthday garland and I’m loving this one!

25. kate responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 6:48 pm →

    The fabrics you used for this banner are perfect! I wish my scrap pile was that gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.

26. Katy responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 6:57 pm →

    Oh my god, that is genius to sew first and cut afterward. Why am I only learning this 25 years after I first learned to sew? Thank you, Jessie!!!

27. Steph responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 6:59 pm →

    I want to use this idea for our baby’s room. I think I might change the shape a little though but thanks for giving step by step instructions on how to do it! Also, someone else above mentioned a Christmas garland which is a great idea too.

28. Jody responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 7:13 pm →

    Lovely idea!!!

29. Elizabeth responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 7:17 pm →

    This is lovely! I like the scalloped shape.

30. Andrea responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 7:23 pm →

    yes! I was hoping a tutorial for this would be posted.

31. Robyn responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 7:26 pm →

    How cute would this be using the patchwork strings from one of the earlier scrap buster posts!

32. Tong responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 8:06 pm →

    these are beautiful! i’ve seen triangle garlands everywhere, never thought the change of the shape would make such a big difference! will definitely make these!!

33. Kara responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 8:06 pm →

    I’ve always wanted to make one of these. Thanks for the info!

34. Michelle responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 8:44 pm →

    oooh, I’ve been meaning to look for a garland tutorial, and I like the scallops!

35. Ashley Ann responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 9:35 pm →

    Pretty! I want one for sure!

36. Christine responds:
    Posted: October 15th, 2009 at 10:20 pm →

    ooohhhh…this is so nice and easy. glad you posted the tute and I’m outta here to sew some!

37. Androides responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 12:00 am →

    Greetings from Spain!
    Really cool tutorial!
    Thanks for sharing it.
    )

38. Amy responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 4:29 am →

    That’s a cute idea. It’s similar to pendants but uses less fabric and looks a little bit more feminine.

39. Lori responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 5:17 am →

    The scallop idea is so pretty!

40. Elizabeth responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 5:51 am →

    Cute idea…I can see scaling it down a bit, doing it in Christmas colors and using it to decorate the tree!

41. Laura responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 5:57 am →

    This is so beautiful and so easy! I just might have to make one this weekend! Thanks for sharing it!

42. Jessie responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 6:07 am →

    So glad you like the tutorial! xoxo

43. Em responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 6:15 am →

    Oh my! So cute! I am totally making a Christmas garland. Oooo … maybe I can even get it together this week and make a Halloween garland!

44. molly responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 6:21 am →

    love this. had noticed it on flickr the other day!

45. Risa J responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 6:30 am →

    this is so cute and would be great in my craft room. thanks for the tutorial!

46. Christine Bolin responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 7:15 am →

    This is so cute!

47. jackie responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 7:31 am →

    very very cute!

48. Brenda Towsley responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 8:00 am →

    This is great, I’ve been thinking about makeing some of these for my grand childrens rooms. Thanks for the Tutorial

49. eesh responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 8:26 am →

    This looks great! I’ll definitely be trying it out. But my measurements are off on the pdf. I get 3.25 inches not 3.5 as it states. The 6in across is spot on. I didn’t shrink to fit or anything either when I printed it. Just wanted to point that out incase I’m not the only one.

50. Jennifer responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 8:56 am →

    So cute! I’ve made a similar one with triangles.

51. Betsy M responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 8:59 am →

    Love it – great idea above to use Christmas fabric!

52. Jeanelle responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 9:11 am →

    What a fun and happy project! Thanks for the inspiration!

53. Sarah responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 9:33 am →

    Ok, this is genius! I will definitely make one! This would be so cute for Christmas decorations!

54. katie responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 9:41 am →

    Love the scallopy shape! It looks easy enough to do. Where can I buy more time?

55. Kerri responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 11:02 am →

    This is great.

56. Rachel responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 12:11 pm →

    This is awesome! I love the fabrics you’ve chosen in the example.

57. Michelle responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 12:46 pm →

    I’m starting this TODAY-adorable!!

58. Grace Wong responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 2:12 pm →

    what a cute tutorial!

59. Suzanne responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 2:44 pm →

    I love this! It’s on my “to do one day” list!

60. Joanna responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 5:30 pm →

    This has been on my to do list for some time…I’ve made triangular shapes, but the scallops are so feminine and pretty!

61. Kathleen responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 6:24 pm →

    This is just beautiful! I love your choice of colors and patterns. Well done tutorial!

62. Andrea responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 6:38 pm →

    Looks easier than I imagined – I’ll give it a try!

63. Vintagefern responds:
    Posted: October 16th, 2009 at 6:47 pm →

    I LOVE this!

64. Ramona responds:
    Posted: October 17th, 2009 at 7:34 am →

    I have the perfect place to put garlands. I’m seeing different ones for each holiday. Great tutorial.

65. Tiphaine responds:
    Posted: October 19th, 2009 at 11:28 am →

    absolutely my favourite of all !!!

66. --ginger. responds:
    Posted: October 23rd, 2009 at 3:22 pm →

    I am so. making. this.

67. Faith responds:
    Posted: November 1st, 2009 at 1:55 pm →

    I love that this is reusable for parties!

68. cindy g responds:
    Posted: November 7th, 2009 at 8:42 am →

    This is so great! I love the idea of not throwing away party decorations. Holiday themes are a great idea too. I have many plans in my head

69. Melinda responds:
    Posted: November 11th, 2009 at 12:51 pm →

    So cute!!! I would love to make for my girls room!

70. --ginger. responds:
    Posted: November 15th, 2009 at 9:08 am →

    I can’t stop making these. One finished for the baby’s room. About 5 in process for christmas and t-giving. Soooo fun and satisfying.

71. stephanie responds:
    Posted: November 15th, 2009 at 10:23 am →

    this is the best idea EVER!!!!! well done

72. Mary on Lake Pulaski responds:
    Posted: November 15th, 2009 at 12:00 pm →

    So cute~