Beginner | 37 min
Taught by Jenean Morrison
There are lots of ways to have fun with fabric that don’t require sewing. In this inventive class, fabric designer Jenean shares six ideas for making no-sew party decorations. The festive projects include a table runner, a two-tiered chandelier, party hats, fabric lanterns for votive candles, tassels to adorn paper lanterns, and two styles of fabric bunting. Each project is quick to make and uses minimal materials, like fabric scraps, glue and fusible webbing. Have fun picking out your fabrics to get the party look you desire, going soft and subtle or bold and bright—the choice is up to you!
Learn how to:
  • Make party decorations without sewing
  • Use a whole range of colors for a bright motif

What you’ll get:
  • An easy-to-follow class on no-sew party décor
  • 6 HD video lessons you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Detailed supply list
  • Step-by-step instruction by designer Jenean Morrison
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions and interact with other students

Chapters
Introduction
00:50
Fabric Chandelier
06:04
Tasseled Paper Lanterns
04:09
Fabric Party Bunting
08:01
Party Hats
05:55
No-Sew Table Runner
07:12
Table Lanterns
04:52
Materials
Here’s what you’ll need:
Fabric Chandelier:
  • 14" and 7" embroidery hoops
  • Scissors
  • 3 feet of yarn or string
  • 6-10 fat quarters of quilting weight cotton fabric (Jenean uses her line of True Colors fabric for FreeSpirit)
Tasseled Paper Lanterns:
  • 2-3 fat quarters of fabric
  • Rotary cutter (straight blade or pinking blade)
  • Cutting Mat
  • Quilting Ruler
  • 2 pre-made rice paper lanterns
Party Bunting:
  • 10-12 fat quarters of fabric
  • Compass rotary cutter (for half circle bunting)
  • Rotary cutter (for triangle bunting)
  • Scissors
  • 6 ft of ribbon
  • Dritz Stitch Witchery (fusible hem tape)
  • Cutting mat
  • Ruler
  • Triangle Bunting Template (in PDF)
Party Hats:
  • Premade paper party hats
  • Mod Podge
  • Elmers glue
  • Sponge brush
  • Compass rotary cutter
  • Scissors
  • Cutting mat
  • Pompoms
  • Fabric scraps
  • Quilting ruler
Table Runner:
  • Three fat quarters of fabric
  • Pre-made tassels
  • Quilters ruler
  • Scissors
  • Needle and thread
  • Dritz Stitch Witchery
  • Iron and ironing board
Table Lanterns:
  • Small balloons
  • Rubber bands
  • Scissors
  • Elmers glue
  • Jar lids
  • Glue mixture (2 parts glue to one part water)
  • Plastic cup
  • Wet napkin
  • Piece of fabric that's at least 12x12" square
Discussion
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