Sew a pennant chain for the nursery

What you need:

• Fabric in different patterns and colors
• ruler
• Pen
• Triangle or pennant template
• scissors
• Sewing machine, including threads
• a ribbon for the chain

Sew a pennant chain - this is how you start working

A pennant chain is quite easy to sew. The process of tinkering is not difficult even for inexperienced beginners.

1. The first thing you'll need is a pennant template. Alternatively, a triangular template can be used for this. If you do not have such a stencil, you can make it yourself with cardboard. The ideal length of a pennant is eight inches, while the width should be around six inches.
2. To prepare the pennants, you should then pick up the fabric. Two fabric triangles are required for each pennant.
3. Using the template, draw two pennants on each piece of fabric. Make sure that you cut these out with a seam allowance of one centimeter.
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4. Two fabric triangles are required for each pennant. Your sewing skill will now be asked.


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5. The best way to sew the pennants is to use a machine to do it. But it will certainly also work if you sew by hand. sew The pennants on the sides together. Pay attention to the centimeter that is specially intended for sewing.
6. The pennants for the pennant chain are then complete as soon as you cut back the seam allowance in the tip. So there is no longer any material sticking out.
7. After sewing, iron the pennants smooth.
8. Now work on the chain for the pennants. The pennant chain should be around 10 meters long, depending on how many pennants you have sewn.
9. Measure and cut the finished tape. Choose a ribbon that is as wide as possible so that you can fold it once in the middle. This is the only way to attach the pennants to it later.
10. You can attach the pennants to the pennant chain as follows: Place the individual pennants in the middle of the ribbon and fold it over. Now you can sew the pennants into the ribbon in just a few simple steps.
11. For now, attach all the pennants to the ribbon with safety pins. Work with a few stitches and if possible use thread that is the same color as the ribbon you are using.

Pennant chains in your own design

1. A pennant chain is certainly a nice decoration for the nursery. You can also use this as a gift idea, for example for a birth or a start to school.
2. You can attach letters to the individual pennants in no time at all.
3. You can use the ABC for the start of school and the name of the child for a birth.
4. You can find letters to stick on the pennants at the sewing supply store.
5. Just follow the instructions on the pack of letters and in no time you will have made a great gift.