I looked for a birthday banner.. but was disappointed when I saw what was out there.. so I put this one together.. and here is how I did it in case you want to try.
download pattern here
1. cut out 2 shapes per letter.. you can use any type of fabric.. I used cotton quilting fabrics. You can also use this for holiday banners.. if I was going to make a "happy halloween" banner... I'd probably use fabric with that theme.. you get the idea.
2. for each letter.. sew the pieces together.. on the curved edge.. leaving the strait edge open. do this over and over until you have enough for your banner.
3. turn each right side out and press with an iron. next.. you'll want to stitch each closed.. I used a decorative stitch with silver thread.. then i cut the edges with pincker shears (zig zag scissors)
4. then I did two button holes on each letter.. doing this will allow you to use this over and over.. change the letters around to spell other things and so on.
5. for the actual letters... I used a pattern from Martha.. download it here. I used felt for the letters.
6. glue your letters on w/ fabric glue.. and string onto a ribbon of your choice .. and you are done!.. i'd love to see photos if you use this pattern... email me if you have any questions!
Holy~!! I love this! Umm especially enjoying the fabric on the 'Y' tres agréable!!
Posted by: Jenn | 14 November 2010 at 10:28 AM