I have a ton of scrap fabric lying around and I am not the world’s greatest seamstress. That is why I was so excited when Jacqueline from Born Imaginative sent these super quick and easy directions on how to make your own Christmas Tree Garland. It’s a super quick project to use up scrap fabric or you can even use old clothes. Jacqueline stuffed them with the contents of an old laundered pillow. It dresses up an otherwise boring wall or it’s a perfect addition to a window, door or open passage between rooms. You can use them as ornaments. Or you can order them in the Born Imaginative etsy shop now.
The first thing you need to do is download the pattern here.
Instructions
1. Cut out the pieces of fabric according to pattern.
2. Place the right sides together. Start at the bottom, backstitch. Stitch along two sides. Stitch in last side, leaving a 1 1/2 inch gap in the middle. Backstitch.
3. Make sure to snip the ends off so they are not pointy. Turn right side out. Stuff with your stuffing of choice (pillow filling).
4. For the trunk piece of your Christmas Tree Garland, place on ironing board so shorter sides are at top/bottom. Fold in 1/2 inch and press with iron.
5. Fold in half so the two pressed sides are together. Fold again, so the two raw edges are together. Stitch the sides.
6. Pin the trunk into the opening. Hand stitch to close. Stitch onto burlap or ribbon before hanging.
7. They are so fun to make, you might find yourself mass producing. They make great last minute gifts or decorations!
Check out the Born Imaginative Etsy Store for more cuteness!
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