DIY Fall Banner from Scrap Fabric
This post may contain affiliate links which won't change your price but will share some commission. Read more here.Want to update your fall decor without spending a lot of money? This DIY fall banner made from scrap fabric is perfect for any season and is so easy it’s the perfect fall craft!
**This is a fun way to add a little color and save money! I’m sharing how I used it in both my previous home and my new cottage home.
I’ve been dreaming about this fall season for what feels like months now. Pumpkins, wreaths, maple leaves and a versatile banner are the images in my dreams these days!
Fall banners are a great way to add a bit of fun to your fall decorations. If you have a mantle this is virtually a free fall craft for my favorite season of the year!
One of the easiest and cheapest ways to add fall color is by making a DIY rag banner. (You can also see the Fabric Rag Banner in the master bedroom.
All you need are a few materials you probably already have on hand!
Materials
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Fabric scraps
Burlap ribbon
Buffalo check ribbon
Jute twine
Scissors
Ruler
Instructions
Gather your materials and craft supplies.
I love to look in my closet for old clothes or yard sale purchases or shop thrift stores for the fabric scraps. You can also use purchased fabric but that’s a bit more expensive.
For this DIY Fall Banner I used an old sweater, fabric scraps from our bedroom makeover and two types of burlap ribbon.
Rip apart sweater (or other fabric) and cut or tear into large sections.
The sweater I used was one I dug out of my ex husband’s closet from when he was a much larger size!
Cut all the materials 1″ wide by 12″ long.
For wider ribbon mark and cut at 1″ intervals.
For burlap ribbon, you can use scissors to make a cut at the end and then pull a thread loose at that point. After the thread is completely removed you’ll have a line to guide your cutting.
Measure length of jute to fit place you want to hang your banner.
I would cut a longer length than necessary just in case!
Attach each strip to the jute by tying a knot.
I alternated colors in an orderly fashion but you can do it however you want! Leave a length of jute or twine on each side for the end of your autumn banner.
Hang under mantel or anywhere you want a pop of fall!
Fall Home Decor Sources
Fall pillow covers
Buffalo check pillow covers (similar to mine)
Black and white sherpa throw
Black and white fabric
Mini chalk boards
Rustic lantern (this is similar to mine)
You can also see how I used this garland in my new cottage home. (Read about my simple guide to fall cottage decor.)
My china hutch is always a favorite place to decorate for fall. Most of the decor stays in there year round but I’ll add a few seasonal touches like the garland and wreath to jazz it up.
Living in a small home doesn’t mean it has to be boring and uncreative. I’ve absolutely adored living smaller with less stuff!
And here’s a sneak peek of where I’m using my fall banner for this year!
In my previous home the DIY floating mantel made the perfect backdrop for all things fall! You can see where I’ve added some fall pillow covers and a buffalo check tray I made.
I threw together a paper banner with pennants and added some mini chalk boards for lettering.
Everything else are oldies but goodies or from the dollar store or yard sales! The black and white checks are an addition to the traditional fall colors.
This sherpa throw, these fall pillow covers and buffalo check pillow covers added great texture to this area of my living room.
I have to say this was one of my most favorite mantels ever! Happy fall y’all!
FAQs about Fall Decorating
More Fall Projects
Welcome cooler weather with easy fall projects to add to your seasonal home.
DIY Fall Banner
Ingredients
- 1 Burlap ribbon
- 1 Buffalo check ribbon
- 1 Jute twine
- 1 pair Scissors
- 1 Ruler
- Fabric scraps
Instructions
- Gather your materials and craft supplies.
- Rip apart sweater (or other fabric) and cut or tear into large sections.
- Cut all the materials 1″ wide by 12″ long.
- Measure length of jute to fit place you want to hang your banner.
- Attach each strip to the jute by tying a knot.
- Hang under mantel or anywhere you want a pop of fall!
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My body is longing for cooler temps too, I am right there with ya! This is such a pretty craft idea and great way to declutter your things, whether its clothes or a zillion scraps of fabric like my Mom has. Thanks so much for sharing!
Marty, I just love your fall banner. The colors are so pretty and it looks perfect in your home!
Your fall mantel is so darn cute! I espcially love the garland and the fun colors 🙂
This is an excellent tutorial, Marty! That mantel is GORGEOUS!!
Thanks so much, Julie! Fall is my favorite season!
I love this idea, Marty and it looks so pretty above your couch! I really like that you can customize it for any season by simply changing up the fabrics.
Hi, Suzy! Thanks so much for commenting and sharing the love! You’re the best, my friend!
Love your mantel, that rag garland just makes it so festive! I love how simple they are to make and the huge charm they add to any vignette! I gotta get on making one of these!
Hi, Laurie. I’m all for simple as well! I love fabric even though I’m not a seamstress!
This is such a fun mantel! I love the rag garland as well as the little pennant garland. All of your accents are so charming and festive. Glad you joined us on the tour!
Thanks so much, Angie! I’m so glad to be part of the fall tour!
You have the best Fall ideas. Such a cute rag banner! Perfect touch of Fall for any style.
You’re so sweet, Meegan! It was fun blog hopping with you!
I love the rag banner! I’m totally with you on the decluttering – makes a huge difference.
Hi, Susan. Isn’t it freeing to get rid of things and love your home with less stuff? It’s definitely a process though!
Love this Marty! What a great idea for fall!
Thank you, Kristi! I appreciate the share!
What a great way to add seasonal color to a space! Thanks so much for sharing.
Thanks, Rita! It was a fun project!
I’m a big fan of banners, buntings and garlands. Now I need to make one of these too. Love the color combination Marty!
Hi, Michelle. I love all things banners and garlands as well! Just adds a nice accent to our decor!
I’ve never made a rag banner, but I think I need to! Yours turned out so cute!!!
Thanks so much, Maryann! I’ve made a few because they’re so easy and add such a fun accent!
Great rag banner, Marty, and I love all the fall colors and elements in your living area! Bummed that I missed hopping with you!
Hi, Julie. Thanks so much for visiting and sharing! I don’t do a lot of blog hops but I love fall!
Marty, this id great! I lone how easy you made it and the colors. And it compluments your matle?
Thanks, Deana. I really loved the colors together as well!
Such a cute and inspiring fall mantel. You rag banner is a testament to your creativity!
Thanks so much, girls! It was fun blog hopping with you!
I’ve always loved those rag banners and yours is so pretty! Great colors and so festive for fall!
Shelley
Thank you so much! It was so fun to pull together!
What a cute mantle! Everything goes toegther perfectly.
Thanks so much, Kim! It took me a bit of fiddling around but I like how it turned out as well!
Love how rustic this looks with the mantel! I need to dig into your declutter series 🙂
Thanks, Sara! I write a lot about grief and how that can keep us stuck with our things. You’re not alone in decluttering. It’s a constant process!
Your rag banner is great looking Marty. Especially with all the other fall pieces to tie all into your room. I really liked the different colors and textures of the fabric choice making this easy craft so approachable and looking so great in the home.
Hi, Patti. Thanks so much for your compliments! This project was fun to pull together!
This is so cute and I always have scraps laying around. Thanks for the idea.
How is it I have so many scraps of fabric and I don’t sew? They inspire me, I guess! Thanks for visiting and sharing!
What a sweet fall project thanks for the inspiration, i have lots of fabric I could make one.
So glad, Maria! It’s so fun to be able to use what we already have!
Great colorful rag banner, Marty. It looks beautiful on your mantel!
Thank you so much, Lori! It was so fun to put together!
Thanks so much, Lori! I’ve loved having a mantel even though we don’t have a fireplace!
Oh my goodness Marty, your rag banner looks gorgeous. I love the colors combos and textures in your fabric choices.
Thanks so much, Michelle! I love how adding texture just ups our projects!
I can attest to the fact that a tied banner is easy to do. I’m not much at sewing so when I updated a cedar porch I made a tied valance over the windows. Even more thrifty using scraps from things you already have!
You’re so creative! I see your fun projects all over the place! I don’t sew either so I’m all for anything no sew!
I love how you styled your mantel for fall and the rag banner that you made adds the perfect pop of color and texture to your display. After seeing your project, I think that I need to make a similar banner for my home.
Thanks so much, Paula! It’s such a simple project that adds so much!