Brighten Up Your Garden With 22 Colourful Projects Sew Series

Spring is the perfect time to add a splash of color to your garden. With these 22 easy and colorful sewing projects, you can create cheerful bunting, vibrant planters, and more. Best of all, these projects are perfect for beginners, so you don't need to be a seasoned seamstress to enjoy them.

Sew Outdoor Living: Brighten Up Your Garden with 22 Colourful Projects (Sew Series)

by Debbie Shore

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	82802 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	96 pages
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1. Rainbow Bunting

This cheerful bunting is the perfect way to add a touch of whimsy to your garden. Made from bright and colorful fabrics, it's sure to brighten up any space.

Materials:

• Fabric scraps in a variety of colors
• Bias tape
• Scissors
• Needle and thread

Instructions:

1. Cut out triangles from your fabric scraps. The size of the triangles is up to you, but they should be all be the same size.
2. Sew the triangles together in a long strip, using a bias tape to finish the edges.
3. Hang your bunting from a tree branch or fence post.

2. Fabric Planters

These fabric planters are a great way to add a pop of color to your garden and they're also a great way to upcycle old fabrics.

Materials:

• Fabric scraps
• Scissors
• Needle and thread
• Soil
• Plants

Instructions:

1. Cut out a circle from your fabric scrap. The size of the circle will depend on how big you want your planter to be.
2. Sew the circle together, leaving a small opening at the top.
3. Turn the planter right side out and fill it with soil.
4. Plant your flowers and enjoy your new fabric planter!

3. Painted Flower Pots

Give your plain flower pots a makeover with a coat of paint. You can use any color you like, but bright and cheerful colors will really make your garden pop.

Materials:

• Flower pots
• Paint
• Paintbrush

Instructions:

1. Clean the flower pots and make sure they are dry.
2. Apply a coat of paint to the flower pots and let dry.
3. If desired, apply a second coat of paint.

4. Fabric Windsocks

These fabric windsocks are a great way to add a touch of movement and color to your garden. They're also a great way to use up fabric scraps.

Materials:

• Fabric scraps
• Scissors
• Needle and thread
• Ribbon

Instructions:

1. Cut out a long strip of fabric from your fabric scrap. The strip should be about 6 inches wide and 36 inches long.
2. Fold the strip in half lengthwise and sew the edges together.
3. Turn the tube right side out and gather one end. Tie a ribbon around the gathered end to create the top of the windsock.
4. Attach the windsock to a tree branch or fence post and enjoy!

5. Fabric Flags

These fabric flags are a great way to add a touch of patriotism to your garden. They're also a great way to use up fabric scraps.

Materials:

• Fabric scraps
• Scissors
• Needle and thread
• String

Instructions:

1. Cut out a rectangle from your fabric scrap. The size of the rectangle will depend on how big you want your flag to be.
2. Fold the rectangle in half lengthwise and sew the edges together.
3. Turn the flag right side out and insert a string into the top of the flag.
4. Hang your flag from a tree branch or fence post.

6. Fabric Garland

This fabric garland is a great way to add a touch of whimsy to your garden. It's also a great way to use up fabric scraps.

Materials:

• Fabric scraps

Sew Outdoor Living: Brighten Up Your Garden with 22 Colourful Projects (Sew Series)

by Debbie Shore

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	82802 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	96 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE