How to make Halloween bunting
Magic up a fang-tastic DIY Halloween bunting set with Kirsty Hartley’s easy step-by-step guide – complete with glitter stars, spooky bats and colour-popping pom poms
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String up bats, glitter stars and pom poms to make this easy Halloween bunting using our free templates and step by step instructions.
Notes
- The seam allowance is 1cm (3⁄8in) unless otherwise stated.
- Download our Free halloween bunting templates
- To make the pom poms, you can either use a pom pom maker or head to our How to make a pom pom article
- WS = wrong side
- RS = right side
- This project doesn’t require much actual sewing but if you’d like to learn more, head to our Guide to sewing for beginners to learn the basics
You Will Need
- Felt (Black felt: 40x35cm (12x18in) and Orange felt 20x25cm (12x18in))
- Fabric (Glitter fabric – 35x15cm (12x6in))
- Bondaweb (80x43cm (32x17in))
- Strong thread (3.5m (4yds), for hanging), Or you can use fine ribbon
- Yarn (For the pom poms)
- Pom pom maker, Optional
- Basic sewing kit
- Thread (For sewing your bunting together)
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Cutting out
Step 1
Following the manufacturer’s instructions, press the Bondaweb to the WS of the black felt piece. Leave the paper backing attached for now.
Step 2
Cut this black felt piece into two pieces measuring 20x25cm (12x18in) for the bats, and 35x15cm (12x6in) for the stars. Now carefully peel off the paper backing.
Step 3
Press the orange felt onto one of the black felt pieces.
Step 4
Press the glitter felt onto the other black felt piece.
Step 5
From the orange piece cut three bats using the template.
Step 6
From the silver glitter piece cut four stars using the template.
Assembling your DIY Halloween bunting
Step 1
Make pom poms that measure 4cm (15⁄8in) in diameter using the pom pom maker, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Step 2
Arrange your bunting shapes and pom poms, spacing them approx 15cm (6in) apart.
Step 3
Use a large needle to sew alternate shapes onto thread or thin ribbon, working the needle beneath the surface on the WS.
Step 4
Tie loops at either end of your bunting so you can easily hang it up at home.
Enjoyed this DIY? Good news – it’s part of a set! Find out how to make a Trick or Treat bucket to match in our sister tutorial by Kirsty Hartley, or try our other Halloween Craft Ideas.
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