How to Make Bunting

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start off by printing the template above.

   Draw a triangle measuring 20 centimeter (7.9 in) wide by 20 centimeter (7.9 in) deep, then cut it out. , If using a tea-towel, use the hemmed edge as the top edge of the triangle (this will save you having to create your own hem). ,,, Use either glue, tape, or thread depending on your material.
   
   Use a standard straight stitch to sew the flags to the ribbon.
   
   If you did not use the ready-made edge from the tea-towel fabric, fold the material under at the top edge, and sew onto the ribbon. ,, Keep going until you have finished sewing all the pieces onto the ribbon.
   
   Make sure you leave a longer gap at either end, so that you have enough ribbon to tie up your bunting.
   
   Using a sewing machine is quicker, but you could do this by hand.
   
   Give the pieces a quick iron if you're using cloth. ,
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   Step 2: Place the template onto the material.

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   Step 3: Cut around the template using pinking shears.

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   Step 4: Repeat this step

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   Step 5: so that you have a nice pile of triangular pieces of material.

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   Step 6: Lay out the ribbon and start to attach the triangles

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   Step 7: using the hemmed edge at the top.

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   Step 8: Leave a gap of 3 centimeter (1.2 in) to 5 centimeter (2.0 in) between the flags.

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   Step 9: Continue adding the flags until you reach your desired length.

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    Step 10: Hang them up!

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