Cutting the strips of fabric and burlap didn’t take long.

Was this a fast DIY project? Not exactly. TIP: You could also put small hooks into the back of the mantel to loop and tie your twine or other types of banners.įinally, I adjusted and fluffed the fabric and burlap loops across the width of the mantel. These candlesticks have come in handy for holding banners. With the 12 inches of jute twine on each end, I looped the ends of the banner around the large candlesticks. NOTE: I wanted a tight fit for my fabric and burlap loops, but you could definitely spread them out more if you wanted. I continued until I had covered the length of the jute twine, leaving about 12 inches on each end. I had plenty of fabric strips, but I did have to cut more burlap strips. NOTE: You can change the look of the banner by changing the pattern of the fabric. When I finished filling in the fabric strips between all the burlap, I pushed the loops together for a tight fit. I alternated the three different fabrics. Then I looped one strip of fabric in between two burlap loops. I added about 30 strips of burlap to the jute twine. TIP: Don’t pull tight because you want to be able to move and adjust the burlap and the fabric.

All you have to do is make a loose loop around the jute twine. Once you have all three of your supplies, you are ready to start looping the fabric and burlap on the jute twine.įirst, begin by adding the burlap strips. It would have been so much easier and faster.Īssembling the Fabric and Burlap to the Banner NOTE: Not sure why I didn’t use my rotary cutter and cutting mat for the fabric strips. I got about 45 ~ 48 strips from each piece of fabric. Not knowing how many strips I would need, I cut the entire piece of fabric on the fold. Again, I cut 1~inch strips of each fabric. After a few cuts, I decided it would be easier to use my sharp sewing scissors.Įach piece of fabric was 9 inches long, which was perfect for making the banner. I got 10 strips from one placemat.Īt first, I planned to use my pinking shears to cut both the burlap and fabric. To start, I cut 1~inch strips from the burlap placemats. Just to be sure, I cut off an extra 25 inches. Next, I added extra inches for tying the banner to the mantel and a little bit of slack for the banner. This was before I started decorating the mantel. I started by measuring the width of our mantel, which was 76 inches. I also had 10 burlap placemats that I had made years ago that I could use for my banner. At home, I knew that I had a thicker jute twine. The inspiration banner used very thin twine. Finally, I found three fabrics: a brown and black check, a taupe and white check, and an overall leaf pattern. Honestly, I had trouble finding a color and pattern I liked. Since I was at Hobby Lobby, I walked over to the fabric area. burlap ~ I already on hand, but here is an option.your fabric of choice ~ 1, 2, or 3 different patterns (see some that I picked out below).This fall banner only requires 3 supplies plus scissors: Supplies for the Fabric and Burlap Banner I guess you can call this a Hobby Lobby hack. Why not change the fabric to a pattern and color I liked? I loved the check fabric, but I didn’t want black and white for my fall mantel. I immediately knew that I wanted to make this banner. Strips of fabric and burlap were loosely looped around thin twine. On closer inspection, I could see how the fabric and burlap were attached together. Let’s get to this cute fabric and burlap banner project. Mantels and banners/garland go hand in hand ~ like love and marriage or a horse and carriage. Mantels also provide a flat surface for display and a backdrop for our accessories, art or decorations. They provide a focal point for fall decorating.įor those of us who have mantels, they are one of the best places to decorate for any season, any holiday, or any day.

A DIY fabric and burlap banner is easy to make and very inexpensive.īanners are especially effective on fireplaces because they can be strung across the mantel. Whether you call it a banner or garland, this decor item is so versatile. With so many possible fall projects to make, how about an easy DIY fabric and burlap banner? Banners are a great way to add fall decor to many spaces in your home. Now that September is almost here, fall decorating is “heating up”.

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