DIY Fabric Pennant Banners

When I planned our gender reveal I knew I wanted to make pennant banners. Why? I don't know. Maybe deep down in my subconscious I knew that baby Kimball was going to be a girl and I could use them in her room. I mean banners are cute, but they have to be done just right for a boy....a little girl banner doesn't need much to be feminine. I raided my scrap fabric box and with the help of the hubby I picked the fabrics that were to be made into the banners. I knew I was going to make one that was large and would have letters on it, but the mini one was just as cute and I knew that it would be a perfect addition to any nursery wall! To the right is the tiny banner and below is the large banner with letters.

What You'll Need:
Cardboard
Scissors
Ruler
Various Scrap Fabrics
Wonder Under
Bias tape
Sewing Machine
Pins
Thread

Cuts:
I first started with some scrap cardboard and measured out my pennants. For the larger pennants I measured 6" across and then from the center of the 6" line I drew a 7" line perpendicular to that one. I connected the point to each end of the 6" line and cut out my pennant. I did the same with the small pennant with 3"W and 3.5"H. I then traced onto the back of my fabric and cut out (10) of each size in my various fabrics.

Next up I printed out my letters to trace onto my denim fabric. I cut out each letter and laid them out on each pennant to make sure I liked the flow.

Directions:
Once you have settled on your layout take each letter and attach it to the wonder under by following the package directions. I used Steam a Seam 2 Lite, but its no longer available so my directions might be slightly different if you use a different product. Using the SaS2, trace your letter about a 1/4" larger than the fabric. Press the letter to the SaS and trim the excess away. Then peel off the paper backing, position your letter on your banner and press the letter to adhere it to the fabric. Repeat with each pennant.

I of course forgot to take photos of the last step. I bought a package of 3 yards 1/2" double fold bias tape in white so that it would blend. Open your tape and insert your your pennant starting in the center and working your way out. Place the top of the pennant against the pressed fold and pin. Once all your pennants are pinned in place, sew a 1/4" seam along the seamed side of the bias tape. Remove all your pins and hang! Simple and easy!

Do you have any fun or creative baby crafts that your working on? I need to start making some stuff for my little girl, but haven't decided what I am going to make just yet! Someone light a fire and give me some suggestions!