Have you seen all the cute giant banners all over instagram? I am loving them, and so I decided to make a fabric banner for myself. Even better, a no sew fabric banner. Because who wants to haul out the sewing maching for a simple little craft? You could, if you wanted to I guess.
If you missed my first post, I am teaming up with 11 other Canadian bloggers for #12monthsofDIY. 12 materials, 12 months, 144 craft projects to inspire. PLUS, we are sharing our favorites on instagram, so if you have a project, I will post the details in a bit. Last month brought us mason jar crafts, and this time my group of Canadian Design Bloggers is bringing you DIY fabric crafts.
Supplies:
- Wooden Dowel
- 1/4 yard of fabric (I used Garden Odyssey Fog)
- Metallic Iron On Vinyl (mine is from expressions vinyl)
- Cricut Explore (or other cutting machine, or you could even cut by hand)
- Iron
- String
I started to iron the fabric, folding the edges in to the shape that I wanted. I quickly realized that because it would be hanging on the wall and not getting touched I could glue the edges rather than sewing! So I ironed everything, then used regular white school glue on the edges. I wrapped the top around a wooden dowel and glued it down too. Attach a string of twine and hang it on the wall!
Now it’s time to see the rest of the DIY fabric project ideas from my Canadian blogging friends.
From the top left, they are:
Fabric Pillow from Bette Creek
Fabric Banner from Brooklyn Berry Designs (You’re Here!)
Reupholstered Bedroom Chair from Woman in Real Life
DIY Linen Napkins and Nautical Napkin Rings from Sustain My Craft Habit
DIY Baby Bandana Bib from Mommyzoid
Bunny Treat Bag from Life Is A Party
Fabric Covered Bulletin Board from The DIY Mommy
DIY Chenille Blanket with Pom-Poms from Vin’yet Etc.
Alligator Vinyl Pouf from PMQ For Two
Upcycled Commode Chair from New House New Home
DIY Infinity Scarf from Fresh Crush
Coffee Table Runner Easy Sewing Tutorial from Time with Thea
** Update** If you would like to see all 12 projects for this #12monthsofdiy series you can see each month here!
Comments & Reviews
Ariel says
I love it! I can’t believe I didn’t think of this!
In the words f Rick Ross “Hustle, hustle, hustle real hard”
Joann says
I really love the look of this!
Jen @ Fresh Crush says
This. is. adorable. Love it, great job!
Sonja @ SustainMyCraftHabit says
That printed fabric is gorgeous! I’m pretty sure I’ll be buying some yardage for myself!
Laurie @ Vin'yet Etc. says
How clever! I love that there is 0 sewing and that fabric is wonderful!
Dannyelle @ www.lifeisaparty.ca says
Love this. I need to try the iron on stuff, love the gold.
Brooke says
The iron on stuff is amazing! It makes it easy to look professionally done, not DIY.
Thea says
I think your choice to use glue rather than sew the sides was a very good one. The banner turned out really well. I love the pattern on your fabric and I think the fabric was perfect for gluing! You gave me an idea!