Thanksgiving Garland; Holiday Decor Ideas
Really exciting title huh?!?
I know I thought long and hard about that one, for all of about 2 seconds. You can thank me for inspiring you with the title later…. Anyway.
How to Make a Lighted Fabric Garland from Old Towels
- 2 Bleach stained towels
- 2 Strands of white Christmas lights
- Several scraps of fabric in different fall colors (about 1/2 a yard of about 6 colors, slightly more of some)
- Masking tape
- Fall leaf sprays (optional)
- Scissors
- A bit of time (and a lot of hulu shows later)
The inspiration for this idea is a window treatment my friend Kim did in her daughter’s room. The hard part was coming up with a bendable “bar” type string. That is where the towel came in. I cut some old towels into 1/3’s length wise. Then sewed them end to end, (although I realize now that I could have just masking taped them together for those of you without a sewing machine.)
Step 1. I measured the banister and cut the (now sewn/taped together) towel piece to length.
Step 2 Then I rolled it up width wise, and secured the roll with masking tape. See picture below:
Step 4. If you choose to have a leaf spray at the end tape that in place at both ends of garland now.
Step 5. Take your fabric of choice and cut them into strips. I cut mine into strips approximately 1/2″ -1″ wide and 10″ to 15″ inches long .
Then begin tying the fabric strips randomly onto the towel roll. Until the towel is completely covered
Cassity Kmetzsch started Remodelaholic after graduating from Utah State University with a degree in Interior Design. Remodelaholic is the place to share her love for knocking out walls, and building everything back up again to not only add function but beauty to her home. Together with her husband Justin, they have remodeled 6 homes and are working on a seventh. She is a mother of four amazing girls. Making a house a home is her favorite hobby.
>YOU ARE SO SMART!!!!! I love it!!!!
>When you mentioned the towels, I REALLY started to wonder what the end result would look like.
It looks great!!
>Cass–Your house is coming along amazingly. seriously. I don't understand how someone so young as yourself could be so ridiculously smart and creative! Okay, so I definitely got robbed in the talents category….after looking at your skills! I love what you've done with the entry way and kitchen arched walls. They beautiful and define the space nicely!
>This is so awesome, cheap and makes your house look like great!! Thanks for all the ideas, it makes me look like we have a lot of money to spend on house decor! You are pretty amazing!
>thank you for this idea. I love it and may try it out! I have to catch the last episodes of lost on hulu before the final season starts, so it will keep my hands busy. Love ya!
>I LOVE THIS!
I've made ragamuffin garland before, but never thought about putting in lights. Great idea!
>I should really do this…use up some of my scrap material.
Thanks for sharing.
>You have such ngreat ideas ad tutorials. I am going to try a few 😀
Happy Thanksgiving!
>that is too cute! sometimes i wish i had a banister to decorate!
>So many crafts, so little time!! And you don't make in any easier either with ideas like this! Now I'm thinking all sorts of colors for different holidays….
>SO cute!! I'm going to have to try this!