Use Scrap Fabric to Make a Fabric Tassel Garland
If you’re not sure what to do with those extra scraps from various sewing projects, try to use scrap fabric to make a fabric tassel garland. This is such a fun and festive way to be sustainable and not wasteful too! I was so excited to team up with 6 other amazing bloggers to show some fun and easy Fourth of July projects! Welcome to everyone coming over from My Old Country House!
I wanted to do something a little non-traditional and use fabrics I had received from the project on this post. I used colors that were reminiscent of the 4th, but not quite that dead-on red, white and blue.
I made a fun fabric tassel garland.It was such an easy project to do and looks so cute. You could really do it for any occasion!
Cut your fabric into strips of 12 inches by 6 inches and then cut frays into them about 4 to 5 inches up, leaving room at the top.
Once your fabric is all cut into a fringe, you could leave it like that or continue on to make a tassel!
Roll your fabric and as you roll, you’ll see the tassel forming.
Once you have your tassel completely rolled,fold the top in half over a cord or twine and hot glue it into place.
Once you have enough for the length you need, they are ready to hang! I glued mine about 8 inches apart on twine.
I then used some of the fabric I had left to make a cute little tablecloth for my bistro table.
It was a pretty backdrop for some lemonade.
I even added an extra fabric tassel to help weigh the tablecloth down in the wind. It makes a nice and colorful setting for a little Fourth of July soiree, and making a fabric tassel garland adds a nice pop of color too!
You can start the entire tour from the beginning over at My Sweet Savannah and see the other creative Fourth of July projects!
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adorable! i love the more faded colors on this, too!
Thanks Cassie! I think it would be great the entire summer this way, not just for the 4th!
Sooo cute! I love, love a tassel garland. Amen.
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shaunna
What a fun idea for the Fourth! And I LOVE your back porch….I need to stop by for coffee! You go girl!!!!!!
So happy to be partying with you today!
karianne
Hi Jen! Love the new look. Super cute garland too. It would look nice hanging in your booth, We will not be there in July. Have a safe and happy 4th!
What a cute idea! Love them!
Debbie
So cute!!! ;} what fun colors, too! I want to come and sit for a spell! ;}
Hi Jen! I’ve loved your blog for awhile now & LOVE your kitchen. I have a quick question for you — I noticed you have a towel rack in front of your kitchen sink. I’ve looked all over for a rod to put in the same place in my kitchen but they always stick out too far. Could you tell me where you got that towel rod? or did you make it? if so, could you share how? Thanks so much! Julie
Hi Julie, I found mine at Bed, Bath and Beyond.It sticks out about the same as our dishwasher handle which is right next to it.
This is a great idea for the 4th of July. I’m thinking of making it too. Your post is really inspiring. Thank you!