ruby star
bunting
project sheet
fabric by Alexia mArcelle Abegg
cutting instructions
Flip your triangles to make the shape in the image below.
Main Bunting Pieces
From each layer cake piece, cut (2) 5" x 10" rectangles.
Trim each rectangle to a point like in the image below: Fold fabric in
half lengthwise. Mark 2" from the bottom edge of the fabric and cut
from that mark to the bottom of the fold.
Sew those pieces together.
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fold
Bias Binding
Once sewn together, cut 2" wide strips.
We are using bias binding for this project as it has the ability to
curve, and makes things hang a bit better. If you would like to create
your own bias binding, follow the instructions below! If you want to
skip this step, you could also purchase premade bias binding.
Cut your half yard of fabric into (2) fat quarters.
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Cut the extra strip away.
Cut your square on the Sew strips end to end to make a continuous strip of bias binding.
bias (the diagonal line) like the image below.
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Iron in half, open and fold in sides to center crease and press. You
should have a binding piece that is 1/2" wide, with finished folded
edges and an opening that fits the top of your bunting pieces.
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sewing instructions
A NOTE ON LET TERS
If you want to stitch around your letters, add them before sewing your bunting pieces together. If you're ironing them
on without any further stitching, you can add them to your finished bunting!
Iron a fusible webbing to the back of your letter fabric (we used Steam-A-Seam).
Cut out your letters from our paper template (or use your own), place them backwards on the back of your letter fabric (on top of the
fusible webbing paper), trace, and cut out.
Iron your letters directly onto the bunting fabric. You can use a grid ruler to measure up from the bottom edge of the bunting to place
each letter at the same height on each bunting piece. Leave letters as is, or finish with stitching around the edges.
Main Bunting Pieces
Take two pieces of your bunting, place right sides together, and sew 1/4" around long sides along with the angled/tip of bunting,
leaving just the short top side open (this will be finished later by tucking it into the bias binding).
Trim points without cutting into your sewing.
Turn bunting pieces right side out, using a chopstick or other tool to push out your seams and iron.
Finish
Trim your bunting pieces to desired finished size. We trimmed 2" off the top
open pieces to frame our letters nicely. You may find you want yours longer
(this is entirely up to personal preference).
Leaving at least a few inches of binding on your starting end, place your
first bunting piece into the fold of your binding and pin.
Leave at least 1/4" between your bunting pieces. You can measure and
pin all your pieces - then sew - OR assemble them as you go.
Stitch down the length of your binding, securing your bunting pieces into
place.
You did it! You made SOME BUNTING!!
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ruby star
bunting
Bunting is the perfect project to add a personal and
handmade touch to celebrations and big life events, as
well as a fun decoration for a nursery or sewing room!
Bunting can be made extra special by adding a name, a
bon voyage or happy birthday wish!
We used Starry by Alexia Marcelle Abegg for our
bunting, but this is the perfect stash buster as you just
need 3.5 yds of any and all fabrics to make 42 bunting
pieces! approx. 200"
42 Bunting Pieces
fabric requirements
Bunting Pieces: 1 layer cake
RS4109 LC
starry layer cake
Bias Binding: 1/2 yd
RS5027 43M
speckled - strawberry
* fabric for letters not included
Scrappy Bunting Pieces Option:
(42) 10" Squares OR 3.5 yds of fabric
Copyright 2024 Ruby Star Society. Copying or otherwise redistributing is strictly prohibited. For personal use only.
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