Cloth Napkin Bunting $6

I received these napkins as a wedding gift. I seldom use them. (Fire engine red is a little too saturated for my home's liking.)

So I chopped them up and made patriotic buntings to hang at our cabin every July 4th.

I made a triangle template from a piece of cardstock and traced it on my napkins and other fabric. (I bought navy, cream and red fat quarters for $1 at Walmart.)

I sewed two triangles right-sides-together, turned them inside-out and ironed them to get crisp edges. Then I sewed 1/4" from the edges to reinforce the shape. I inserted the finished triangles into the folds of navy extra wide double fold bias tape. I made 8 flags per bunting and spaced them 4.5" apart. (I would have preferred to make 9 flags since these things always look better with an odd number of shapes, but hey, sometimes life only gives you enough fabric to make 8.)

The bias tape came in 3 yard lengths, which was perfect. Each pack of bias tape was under $2. Bias tape is manufactured in several colors. Sew the bias tape's non-folded end shut with the triangles inserted inside. Last step: make a loop with the end of the bias tape and zigzag it in place for hanging.

I was able to make two 9-foot buntings with the fat quarters and napkins.

Buntings are awesome. As awesome as cake bites. I'm sure they are both fads that will pass but for now I am loving them both.