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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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This is so cute – I will definitely be making one for my girls’ room – love it!
I’m a sucker for garlands, and I love this one! Time to get my christmas scraps out and get stitchin’!
Love this idea!
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 !!
adorable! i might be making this soon
i ADORE the fabrics used in this, too!
So very, very sweet! Love this one!
this is a beautifully done tutorial!
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.
I LOVE those fabrics!
Thanks for the great tutorial!
Jenny
I love the garland, I think I will be make it for my girls room!
I LOVE this idea…thank you so much for sharing!
I love this idea. I’ll be headed out to the fabric store this weekend.
Thank you!
Such an adorable project! I can easily see myself making this project AND using it.
This is a great take on the traditional banner. I love it!
i love this idea. It is a nice variation from a traditional bunting. I will definitely be using this tutorial. Thanks!!
I absolutely love this!
this looks easier than i imagined. thanks!
This is beautiful and a nice change from triangles – thanks so much for the great tutoria!
Love this!
Lovely! I’ve made these with triangles but scallops seem so much simpler…
Love this scalloped garland! And it is so cute using Jennifer Paganelli’s wonderful fabric!
What a cute idea! This would be so pretty for any holiday.
Love it! What a great idea! I will be making one for the holidays.
PERFECT! I’ve been wanting to make a birthday garland and I’m loving this one!
The fabrics you used for this banner are perfect! I wish my scrap pile was that gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
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!!!
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.
Lovely idea!!!
This is lovely! I like the scalloped shape.
yes! I was hoping a tutorial for this would be posted.
How cute would this be using the patchwork strings from one of the earlier scrap buster posts!
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!!
I’ve always wanted to make one of these. Thanks for the info!
oooh, I’ve been meaning to look for a garland tutorial, and I like the scallops!
Pretty! I want one for sure!
ooohhhh…this is so nice and easy. glad you posted the tute and I’m outta here to sew some!
Greetings from Spain!
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Really cool tutorial!
Thanks for sharing it.
That’s a cute idea. It’s similar to pendants but uses less fabric and looks a little bit more feminine.
The scallop idea is so pretty!
Cute idea…I can see scaling it down a bit, doing it in Christmas colors and using it to decorate the tree!
This is so beautiful and so easy! I just might have to make one this weekend! Thanks for sharing it!
So glad you like the tutorial! xoxo
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!
love this. had noticed it on flickr the other day!
this is so cute and would be great in my craft room. thanks for the tutorial!
This is so cute!
very very cute!
This is great, I’ve been thinking about makeing some of these for my grand childrens rooms. Thanks for the Tutorial
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.
So cute! I’ve made a similar one with triangles.
Love it – great idea above to use Christmas fabric!
What a fun and happy project! Thanks for the inspiration!
Ok, this is genius! I will definitely make one! This would be so cute for Christmas decorations!
Love the scallopy shape! It looks easy enough to do. Where can I buy more time?
This is great.
This is awesome! I love the fabrics you’ve chosen in the example.
I’m starting this TODAY-adorable!!
what a cute tutorial!
I love this! It’s on my “to do one day” list!
This has been on my to do list for some time…I’ve made triangular shapes, but the scallops are so feminine and pretty!
This is just beautiful! I love your choice of colors and patterns. Well done tutorial!
Looks easier than I imagined – I’ll give it a try!
I LOVE this!
I have the perfect place to put garlands. I’m seeing different ones for each holiday. Great tutorial.
absolutely my favourite of all !!!
I am so. making. this.
I love that this is reusable for parties!
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
So cute!!! I would love to make for my girls room!
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.
this is the best idea EVER!!!!! well done
So cute~
well this just made me so happy thank you!
i am a very beginner sewer and i just made this for my children’s birthday party at my house and i love it. such a wonderful tutorial!