We found a way to make an adorable, reversible photo prop without spending a dime. It’s an upcycled torn fabric garland, and it’s really easy to make!
Supplies: Fabric Scraps, Ribbon, Scissors
Directions: Wrap ribbon around your basket, placing a knot at each end of the ribbon where the ends meet. Leave enough ribbon after each knot to allow you to tie the garland onto the basket when you are done. Snip your fabric pieces every 1.5″. Rip fabric at each snip to get strips. Tie your strips onto the ribbon by halving the strip, and pulling the ends through the loop at the center of the strip (as you would if you were making a tutu). Push each strip towards one knotted end as you work. Tie onto basket.
Left: Tie your garland onto the basket. Right: Fabric Strips tied onto ribbon
Tip: Save time and supplies by making one garland, half girl colors and half boy colors!!
Love fabric crafts? Check out our Fall Torn Fabric Wreath and Lighted Christmas Garland with Fabric!
Rosie says
One thing I do have are fabric scraps – what a cool way to use them! I have to do this!!!
Sylvia Zajis says
I saw this pin on pintrest and thought it was very creative. I recently made a wreath using the fabric strips, it turned out cute.
Brett says
Oh, I’d love to see the wreath! Sounds adorable.
Cindy B says
This is adorable. Our puppy will be one year old in a couple of weeks. I think I could get her to sit still in a basket for a photo and this would be too cute!
Cindy Brickley says
How cute are they. I would get the kids to help with this craft.
krystel says
wow how creative is that !
Aimee says
Cute idea! I love upcycling!
Nancy scaggs says
That is just too cool
desiree says
this woudl be great for the extra scrape i have left over after i make rug to put on basket for baby shoer
Joy says
So pretty, I love them.
ANN*H says
This is really nice. Sounds so easy that almost anyone can do this with strips of material of old clothing you dont want anymore. Cant wait to make them. thanks f0r the directions
Brett says
Let me know how yours turns out, Ann. We’d love to see.
Stephanie Phelps says
I always see the cutest things and want to make them but never could but your directions are so good I want to make this and think I can now! I love all the colors!
Brett says
We only do simple, Stephanie! We ladies at This Mama Loves are not complicated. We like easy and accessible
patrice says
So colorful. A child could easily help with this.
Brett says
We agree- and I found some Hello Kitty fabric, the girls and I are discussing making a banner to hang by their windows.
Melanie a/k/a CrazyMom says
This is so cute… love the look of this and it’s sooo simple; I will have to pin it and make this for my Mother in Law for Christmas, she will LOVE it in her craft room; thanks for sharing
Gina H. says
This is so cute. Perfect for all my fabric scraps.
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
Just super duper cute!!!!! I love the idea, Brett!
Beeb says
How cute, and you don’t even have to sew anything!
Danielle @ We Have It All says
What an awesome idea, never thought of this before. I totally have to pin this, thanks for sharing.
Terri Betz says
Hi! These are just so lovely! I had to let you know how much I love them! Simple, inexpensive and soon to be, all over my house! Thanks for sharing these! 🙂
Brett says
Have you made any? Would love to see photos