If you want a simple sewing project, one you can get your kids involved with, how about making mini bunting?
Cut out pennants from co-ordinating fabric. (I used Sarah Price’s Night-time Rhino collection). Either use pinking shears to cut the pennants, using this template at the size you want (the bases of mine are about 7cms), or cut them straight and pink them afterwards. Remember that the point is at the bottom if you use fabric with a directional pattern! Arrange them to your liking on a ribbon, pin and machine. If you really don’t want to sew, you can staple the pennants in place. If you want to make bigger or more finished bunting, there’s a tutorial here for making double thickness bunting.
Have fun with these ideas and let me know how you get on. I’d love to see some photos of your finished projects – or even on-the-go projects – and tell me about any variations you come up with. (e.g. adding a name in felt letters, one letter per pennant.)
There are some more ideas on my Pinterest boards Fabric Crafts for Children and Bunting ; look out for more on our blog later in the year.
