We've got the ultimate mood-boosting make to lift your spirits – learn how to make bunting with our really easy step-by-step guide and video tutorial. Because really, is there any craft project more cheerful than DIY bunting?
In this post we'll talk you through how to make easy-sew fabric bunting flags, then string them from a length of cotton tape binding to bring instant cheer. This is a lovely, simple craft project for those new to sewing or a great first sewing project to make with children.
It won't take you long, we've got a free bunting template to get you started, and the whole thing will take you just a couple of hours to complete. It's also a nice, easy craft idea if you're looking for inexpensive ways to brighten up your living space.
Don't worry if you don't have pre-made bias binding cotton tape at home, you can improvise if you're not able to go out by making binding strips similar to those you'd use to make a quilt – watch our video to find out how or we also talk you through this method in our how to bind a quilt tutorial.
We're giving you two ways to learn how to make bunting in this post – watch our video or scroll down to find step-by-step instructions, and to download our free bunting template.
Your guide on how to make bunting
Read on to learn how to make bunting step by step…
Celebrate the 4th of July with these bunting patterns!
For all our American crafters, we've collected some beautiful 4th of July bunting patterns for you to sew. Four American bunting patterns for the 4th!
The bunting patterns are quick, easy to sew, and ideal for throwing up in your home for some last-minute decorations.
1. Scrappy star 4th of July bunting
Start feeling patriotic with We All Sew's free 4th July bunting pattern. We love this tutorial because it's simple and would make a great stashbuster project. Use your fabric scraps or fat quarters to make the symbolic stars.
2. USA 4th of July bunting
How cool is this USA-themed bunting by Sweet Pepper Crafts? The colours and curves complement each other beautifully.
Buy the pattern for just $5 and sew a host of bunting ready for your celebrations.
3. Bandana 4th of July bunting
This clever 4th of July bunting is made from upcycled bandanas! Raid your wardrobe, fancy dress box or local thrift store to find some bandanas then use Brother's tutorial to turn them into bunting.
4. Uncle Sam Clothesline bunting pattern
Recreate Uncle Sam's iconic outfit with Homemade Heartfelt's bunting pattern. His traditional outfit hanging on the washline will give all your guests a little giggle.
Our how to make bunting tutorial below can easily be adapted for 4th July. Simply swap the fabrics for red, white, and blue or use American patterned prints instead.
DIY bunting: supplies list
Just in case you need to stock up on a few bits, we've included some handy links here for you...
- Cotton fabric – if you want to try floral bunting, we like the John Lewis haberdashery range
- Bias binding cotton tape – use white cotton fabric to make your own or buy ready-made bias tape (£10.99, Amazon)
- Sewing machine – check out our guide to the best sewing machines for beginners*
*If a new machine is a bit out of your price range, you can hand-stitch your bunting using a simple running stitch too, it will just takes a little longer.
Free bunting template
- Use a 1cm (3⁄8in) seam allowance.
- Download our Free Bunting template
Looking for more stitchy goodness?
Head over to our collection of sewing patterns for beginners.
