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How to Make a Fabric Banner with Scrap Fabric

02/26/2012 · Kelly Rowe · 64 Comments

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I’ve been seeing the Scrap Fabric Banners a lot lately on Pinterest and Etsy.  Some are longer, some are shorter — but they’re all so stinkin’ cute!  So, I thought I’d share how to make a fabric banner with scrap fabric.

How to make a fabric banner using scrap! Love the sweet vintage feel too! livelaughrowe.comHow to Make a Fabric Banner using Scrap Fabric

I am absolutely love with these sweet floral fabrics, they remind me of Laura Ashley designs. Aren’t they sweet, with a vintage twist?

Anywho, here is my latest and greatest DIY project  — aka a Photo Prop. My sister used to do photography and would challenge me to make some cute photo props for her that I, in turn, will add to my shop, House 129.  If I had a little princess, a few of these would be hanging in her sweet pink room {smile}.

Let’s gather a few Supplies:
Fabrics of Choice
Lace or Ribbon
Jute Twine
Fabric Scissors
Pinking Shears

How to make a fabric banner using scrap! Love the sweet vintage feel too! livelaughrowe.comDecide on the length of your banner.  I chose a shorter length than most, so I cut several strips of fabric/lace at 7″to 8″ in length and about 1/2″ in width.

For a three foot banner, you’ll use approximately 75-80 strips of fabric/lace/etc.  Cut some of the fabrics with the basic fabric scissors and others with the pinking shears to offer some variation and cuteness.

You’ll also cut 6-8 strands of twine that I wanted to add to the banner as well.  I like to roll the fabric around in my hand a little so that it’s wrinkled and frayed.  It adds the vintage touch.

How to make a fabric banner using scrap! Love the sweet vintage feel too! livelaughrowe.comUse the twine for stringing the banner.   If making a three foot banner, be sure to add an extra foot of twine to either side of the banner for hanging and flexibility, a total of 5 feet.

Measure one foot in from either end and tie a loose knot and use those as stop point –You’ll attach the ribbon, fabric and lace within those two stop points.  I then tacked the twine to a wall (my work room closet since a couple of tac holes won’t matter).  I then started to tie my strands in no particular order to the twine.  It’s not necessary to knot or loop the fabric, I just tied it around the twine.  Within no time,  I had created this beauty.

How to make a fabric banner using scrap! Love the sweet vintage feel too! livelaughrowe.comWhere would you hang this cutie?

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  1. amy & lisa says

    02/26/2012 at 8:27 pm

    So pretty! Love the vintage look to it. I did one of these with ribbons a while back and they sure are fun to see hanging around. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  2. amy & lisa says

    02/26/2012 at 8:27 pm

    So pretty! Love the vintage look to it. I did one of these with ribbons a while back and they sure are fun to see hanging around. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  3. amy & lisa says

    02/26/2012 at 8:27 pm

    So pretty! Love the vintage look to it. I did one of these with ribbons a while back and they sure are fun to see hanging around. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  4. amy & lisa says

    02/26/2012 at 8:27 pm

    So pretty! Love the vintage look to it. I did one of these with ribbons a while back and they sure are fun to see hanging around. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  5. momto8 says

    02/26/2012 at 8:38 pm

    so pretty..and i love the floral designs too!

    Reply
  6. Kristine Lynn Photography says

    02/26/2012 at 8:38 pm

    I love it! I'll be making a purchase soon!

    Reply
  7. Cap Creations says

    02/26/2012 at 8:51 pm

    Very cute Kelly great job!

    Reply
  8. Bonnie says

    02/26/2012 at 9:10 pm

    love how this turned out! what a great way to incorporate beautiful fabrics! thanks so much for sharing!

    Bonnie @ Uncommon

    Reply
  9. Tamika Rybinski says

    02/27/2012 at 2:24 am

    Looks great Kelly! I am excited about the next blog hop. Congrats on reaching your goal of 500 followers! Have a great week!

    Reply
  10. I am LOVD says

    02/27/2012 at 5:31 am

    So cute, so shabby! Congrats on over 500 followers – you worked hard for it, you deserve it!

    Reply
  11. June@I will craft says

    02/27/2012 at 8:10 am

    Very cute. I wonder where I can hang one of my own?

    Reply
  12. Earl-Leigh says

    02/27/2012 at 9:16 am

    I LOVE this! I want one for my sewing area. Congrats on reaching your goal! =)

    Reply
  13. How to Nest for Less says

    02/27/2012 at 9:47 am

    LOVE this. and the photography is just AMAZING!!

    Reply
  14. Heather Painchaud says

    02/27/2012 at 11:01 am

    Super cute!! Love this for parties etc.!!!! TFS ~ following you now :p
    xo
    Heather

    Reply
  15. Bettina says

    02/27/2012 at 12:13 pm

    This is the perfect idea for my baby shower decorations. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  16. SweetWahine says

    02/27/2012 at 4:19 pm

    Super cute!! Thanks
    Just stopping by to send some blog lovin your way! Always checking our your adds and sponsors!

    swBeautifulLife.BlogSpot.com

    Reply
  17. Emily @ 52 Mantels says

    02/27/2012 at 5:56 pm

    This just got so totally pinned!! Love! I'm so making one soon! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  18. Leah Koenig says

    02/27/2012 at 6:15 pm

    Shabby chic at its finest! Super cute! I'm pretty sure this doesn't really go with the style of my house but I'm going to make one fit in. It will do a fine job replacing my expired Christmas garland!
    Thanks for sharing!
    Found you on Alderberry Hill
    Visiting from Well Rounded, leahkoenig.blogspot.com

    Reply
  19. Grecia Tafur Castillo says

    02/27/2012 at 8:57 pm

    how cute!!

    http://fullsentence.blogspot.com/
    x

    Reply
  20. JHOUSETAWK says

    02/28/2012 at 7:08 am

    This is ADORABLE! .. I did this same similar project at Christmas time for my mantel.. but used all the same fabric.. You got something going here… lol Love it.

    Reply
  21. Coordinately Yours says

    02/28/2012 at 8:46 am

    beautiful

    Reply
  22. Kelly says

    02/28/2012 at 10:13 am

    Just popped over from Our Delightful Home link party to say how cute this is – great work! I'm your newest Linky Follower.

    Kelly @ herringbone lane

    Reply
  23. DebbieDoesCreations says

    02/28/2012 at 11:24 am

    I love that! Im going to be making one for Alec's camping party. Thanks for linking up!

    Reply
  24. Leslie says

    02/28/2012 at 12:59 pm

    So many fantastic ways to use twine to make garland! Love your rag garlands!

    Reply
  25. Sharon says

    02/28/2012 at 8:25 pm

    The Bannners…awesome! How unique! I'm going to have to do one or get one!
    LOL!

    Reply
  26. Q @ JAQS says

    02/28/2012 at 9:44 pm

    This is so pretty. I didn't think fabric scraps could make something so nice πŸ™‚ Thank you so much for the inspiration and idea.

    Love for you to share this at my Wednesday's "Made by ME" linky party here:
    http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2012/02/made-by-me-20-linky-party.html

    Reply
  27. Debbie {Visual Eye Candy} says

    02/29/2012 at 9:31 am

    This is so cute and such a great idea! I love it being used as a photo prop. I'm pinning for future reference!

    Reply
  28. Kendra says

    02/29/2012 at 3:39 pm

    This is adorable! Such a good idea!

    Reply
  29. {Adventuresindinner} says

    03/01/2012 at 10:32 am

    So pretty and so very beautifully shot!

    Reply
  30. Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers says

    03/01/2012 at 2:07 pm

    I love your take on the fabric banner! You did a beautiful job, great fabric choices.

    Reply
  31. Angela says

    03/01/2012 at 5:14 pm

    It's beautiful! I want to make one of these for my daughter's room. I found you on 52 Mantels.

    Reply
  32. Jenny@daysofchalkandchocolate says

    03/02/2012 at 9:33 am

    So gorgeous! And your photo styling is awesome. I love the background! Your fabrics are lovely and vintagey too. I'm so glad you linked up this week! FB this!

    Reply
  33. Gumdrop Pass says

    03/02/2012 at 1:09 pm

    Hi Kelly – I LOVE this so much I featured it at my Favorite Finds Friday πŸ™‚

    Reply
  34. Cherished Bliss says

    03/02/2012 at 1:49 pm

    Thanks so much for linking up to Craft and Tell! You will be featured this Sunday! : )

    Reply
  35. Meg says

    03/02/2012 at 5:25 pm

    SO pretty!! I'm your newest follower and I'd love it if you followed back. I would love it if you linked up to my little party: http://www.nutmegplace.com/2012/03/showoff-saturday-4.html

    Hope to see you there!

    Reply
  36. Jen Bowles says

    03/02/2012 at 7:12 pm

    Fun project, looks great!
    (visiting from Southern Lovely)

    Reply
  37. angie @ the cellar door stories says

    03/02/2012 at 8:38 pm

    super, super cute! love it!

    Reply
  38. Kim @ Too Much Time says

    03/02/2012 at 9:10 pm

    This is just SOOOO cute! My daughter's birthday is in a few weeks and this may need to be one of our decorations! I would be thrilled if you stopped by linky party going on all weekend!
    http://too-much-time.com/2012/03/get-schooled-saturday-12.html

    Kim@ Too Much Time On My Hands

    Reply
  39. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    03/03/2012 at 12:05 am

    What beautiful fabric! This turned out so lovely! Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!

    Reply
  40. OnePerfectDay says

    03/03/2012 at 9:33 am

    Sooooo pretty!

    Reply
  41. Lauryn Clemmer says

    03/03/2012 at 1:20 pm

    oh goodness!!! i love this!! i would love for you to add this to my new link party… spreading the love. please go check it out if you are interested! there’s a great scarf giveaway going on there as well!
    http://lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com/search/label/spread%20the%20love%20link%20party
    {love} lauryn @ love notes by lauryn

    Reply
  42. Kate @ A Creative Cookie says

    03/03/2012 at 8:05 pm

    This is so adorable! I love it – can you make one for me? πŸ˜› haha. Pinning this!

    Reply
  43. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    03/03/2012 at 9:35 pm

    Looks great! Love it – such a great way to use fabric scraps.

    Reply
  44. fiona anderson says

    03/04/2012 at 9:41 am

    Pinning this too – it's so cute, the colours look great !

    Reply
  45. Mindy Harris says

    03/04/2012 at 9:40 pm

    i love this…i would've never thought to use pinking shears. duh!
    so cute.

    Reply
  46. Rachel {Lines Across} says

    03/04/2012 at 10:33 pm

    I love it. The pictures are also so beautiful. Thanks for sharing. You are being featured this week at Lines Across. http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2012/03/cure-for-common-monday-30.html

    Reply
  47. Lindsay says

    03/05/2012 at 8:35 am

    Aw, this is so beautiful! Just wanted to let you know that I featured this today. Thanks for sharing @ Show & Share.

    http://southernlovely.blogspot.com/2012/03/show-share-29-features.html

    Reply
  48. Jenn @ myfabulesslife says

    03/05/2012 at 9:44 am

    I LOVE this. I just made one this weekend, but now I think I need to go cut some more fabric with some pinking shears. New follower!

    jenn@ myfabulesslife.blogspot.com

    Reply
  49. DebbieDoesCreations says

    03/05/2012 at 7:13 pm

    I absolutely loved this! Thanks so much for linking up to Toot Your Horn Tuesday. I will be featuring you tomorrow πŸ™‚

    Reply
  50. Audra @ The Kurtz Corner says

    03/05/2012 at 8:05 pm

    Just stopping by to let you know you've been featured and pinned!! πŸ™‚ Thanks for linking up at Tuesday Tutorials, can't wait to see what you link up this week!

    http://pinterest.com/TheKurtzCorner/the-kurtz-corner-link-party-features/

    http://www.thekurtzcorner.com/2012/03/tuesday-tutorials-link-party-no-26.html

    Reply
  51. Cameron Meerdink says

    03/06/2012 at 2:11 am

    Beautiful – and what a fun way to use up fabric! I pinned it for future reference!

    Reply
  52. Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims says

    03/06/2012 at 8:32 pm

    Thanks so much for linking up to Your Whims Wednesday, I featured this on my blog tonight! Come stop by and grab a button πŸ™‚ http://www.mygirlishwhims.com/2012/03/your-whims-wednesday-49-and-features.html

    Reply
  53. Emily @ 52 Mantels says

    03/06/2012 at 10:13 pm

    I'm featuring this tomorrow!! You rock, girly! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  54. Marilyn says

    03/08/2012 at 9:42 am

    Sooo amazingly awesome.. I featured YOU today via Pin'Inspirational Thursday.. THANKS SOOO MUCH for sharing these last week.. :)) Hope you can stop in and snag a fun button.. Wishing you an amazing day.. xo~Marilyn…

    Reply
  55. Ginger says

    03/08/2012 at 2:47 pm

    Featuring YOU today! Thank you so much for sharing at last week's {wow} me wednesday party. πŸ™‚

    Ginger @ gingersnapcrafts.com

    http://www.gingersnapcrafts.com/2012/03/take-look-at-you-my-favorites_08.html

    Reply
  56. Val in the Rose Garden says

    03/08/2012 at 6:14 pm

    That is so fun! I am sure I have enough to make one and revamp my mantle with it. Thanks!

    Blessings,

    Val

    Reply
  57. Jenny@daysofchalkandchocolate says

    03/08/2012 at 7:14 pm

    I love this! You're a feature this week! Stop by!

    http://livelaughrowe.blogspot.com/2012/02/diy-vintage-scrap-fabric-and-twine.html

    Reply
  58. Polkadot-pretties says

    03/10/2012 at 4:19 am

    Thank you for linking up a fabulous project…

    I have featured you in this weeks you inspire crafty linky party…

    hope you will stop by and link up another great project..

    http://polkadot-pretties.blogspot.com/2012/03/you-inspire-linky-party_10.html

    Claire xoxo

    Reply
  59. April says

    03/12/2012 at 1:36 pm

    Love this! I featured you on my blog yesterday-www.cupofdelight.blogspot.com

    Reply
  60. Danielle says

    05/10/2012 at 11:12 pm

    I love this. I seriously need one!

    Reply
  61. Hilani-Handmade by H says

    06/26/2012 at 3:53 pm

    Oh my! Right up my alley! Love it!

    Reply
  62. Pam says

    09/25/2012 at 3:20 pm

    LOVE IT!!! Thanks for the instructions. Can’t wait to make one..

    Reply
    • Kelly says

      09/25/2012 at 3:59 pm

      Glad to offer the tutorial. They’re such fun banners to have and make πŸ™‚ Have fun! xo, Kelly

  63. left over fabric from corsets says

    01/31/2014 at 3:07 am

    Came across your blog from searching vintage fabrics. You have given me ideas to use from left over fabric from my corsets. Thanks so much.
    I have added you to my favorites. Love your posts!

    Reply

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