Leicester_H Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Hi Got some friends coming around for a BBQ and thought it would be nice to decorate the garden sometimes (too short notice for this time but for future ) and looked up cotton bunting like this http://www.cottonbunting.co.uk/acatalog/Traditional_Red_White_and_Blue_Cotton_Bunting.html#aBURB but its quite expensive. Anyone made their own - is it worth the hassle ?? Where do you buy cotton from ? any tips ?? Thanks, H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 I have lots of fabric saved up to make the very thing. I can't imagine it would be difficult to make. Just cut out triangles with pinking shears to remove the need to hem 3 x how ever many triangles you'd need, and then sew sew sew. I keep meaning to buy some thin lightweight ribbon in order for me to get on and do it. I'd love some in my garden all summer long. I'm sure I'd get the odd family member (who doesn't live here) say when's the party? but I am sure I can live with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKMARCH Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Hi, I made some this year for a party we had for the royal wedding did them in red, white, blue and union jack. I also did some for both DD's b'days, its easy as even I can manage it I used the sewing machine I inherited from my mum which has now given up the ghost. Just cut triangles, sew both sides and then join at the top with bias binding. Mine weren't perfect as the machine was playing up but looked good from a distance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 How funny - my friend said she wants some bunting to decorate a stall, in red-white-and-blue, and I'm planning to make it this weekend. I found this link which explains it beautifully clearly, and that's what I'll be doing tomorrow if I can get to the fabric shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 THANKS Olly (and others!) that link is great. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 That's a good link Olly, thank you. That's proper double bunting, not what I was on about. Might be best if I actually want it to last year on year to go the extra effort. I do quite like bunting with the pinked edges though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 If you Google 'how to make bunting' you'll find lots of instructions for bunting made with pinking shears. The basic principle is the same, though - just cut out the 'stitch and turn' stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 It depends how long you want it to last! Easily made by cutting out with pinking shears and stitching to some plain herringbone cotton webbing or ribbon, but not likely to last too long. Stiched together and turned right way out then ends concealed inside bias binding will last a lot longer. Both equally effective though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 Dumb quetion coming ..... what is 'bias binding' ?? H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 it's the tape used for edging, edges already folded and creased so you just arrange it over the edge you want to cover and stitch it down. Bias because it's cut on the bias of the fabric and stretches so good for edging around corners. **Bias binding** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted July 30, 2011 Author Share Posted July 30, 2011 Thanks Snowy. I have a sewing machine, can turn up clothes, make curtains, but thats about it ! H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Well I've just been to the quilting shop round the corner, bought some fabric - but they didn't have any bias binding, grr. I'm hoping my sister can come to the rescue, otherwise I'll have to make it - I can do it, but I didn't want the bother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Hazel if you can do that, you can make bunting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted July 31, 2011 Author Share Posted July 31, 2011 Hi Snowy. Yes - looks straightforward (but repetitive & boring!) I was explaining my ignorance of 'bias-binding'! Anyway, I have ordered some ploy-cotton (less than half the price of pure cotton and it is 'only' outdoor bunting) Red, white & Royal Blue and 40m (!!) of bias binding. When made and in garden I will supply photo. Thanks, as always, for your replies, H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Most fabric shops sell cotton tape. DIfferent widths - which is what I use for bunting. It is easier to fold it in half, iron a crease down the middle and then place the flags in and sew it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
