Create Your Own Bunting Banner: A Step-by-Step Guide

Jennifer Herron
May 22
3 min read

I enjoy having a bunting banner displayed above the fireplace. Bunting banners are perfect for adding a splash of color or complementing a theme. They're simple to create and customize. Plus, they fold up nicely and don't require much storage space. That's why I have several different ones for holidays or special occasions.

This Batman bunting banner was crafted to decorate for my partner's birthday. Both sides are the same fabric, except the other side doesn't have the added details. For this project , I used fabric that I already had, from some past projects.

Supplies

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Fabric - There are 2 options

Option 1: Pre Printed Bunting banner panel - has the shapes of bunting flags printed on, and usually a set theme - (Here is a cute Birthday one)

Option 2: At least 2 different Fabrics, usually cotton.

Triangle Ruler - This is my exact ruler

Cutting Fabric

If you're using a panel, simply cut along the lines.

However, if you're creating the bunting banner from your own fabric, follow these steps.

Cut the fabric into 8" strips using a straight ruler, rotary cutter, and cutting mat.
Position the ruler on the strip so that the bottom is aligned with the fabric edge and the triangle's point is on the opposite edge.
Cut along the sides of the ruler.
Reposition the ruler to align the top, bottom, and side with your edge, then cut another triangle.
Repeat with all the fabric until you have enough for your bunting banner.
Cut 1.5" strips of fabric, for hanging of bunting banner - to the length need, plus 10-15"

Sewing

With right sides together, sew along the two sides at a 1/4" seam allowance. Leave the top edge open.
Iron the seams.
Trim the edges of the point.
Turn the bunting right side out.
Iron the seams by gently inserting the iron into the bunting banner.
Iron the bunting banner flat.

Assembly

Join the 1.5" strips by sewing them together.
Arrange the bunting flags in your desired order and stack them accordingly.
Leave a 10" gap on the 1.5" strip before attaching a bunting to the right side of the strip, then sew the bunting flags onto the fabric strip with a 1/4" seam allowance.
Press the bunting flags, directing the seam allowance towards the 1.5" strip.
Fold the un-sewn edge of the strip first by 1/4" and then in half, wrapping it around the top edge of the bunting flags. Secure the fabric folds with clips.
Sew along the edge of the top so that the seam allowances of the bunting banners are enclosed within the 1.5" strip, along with the edges of the strip.
For each strip's ends, I prefer to fold and sew the first 3-4 inches. Clip the corner at a 45-degree angle, then insert the edge into the strip to form a loop. Stitch this into place along with the rest of the banner strip. (Pictured below, before inserting end into the enclosed space)

Add Details - If desired

Now, the bunting banner is ready and can be displayed. However, if you want to add more to it, you can do so. That's why I typically make both sides identical. This way, I have a plain side and an embellished side, providing different options for display.

The only limit is your imagine and abilities to the added details.

For this project I used my Cricut and HTV to add some batmans to some buntings.

I also glued on some Black rhinestone, for a but extra shine.