{"id":6988,"date":"2021-11-06T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-06T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=6988"},"modified":"2021-11-06T13:43:37","modified_gmt":"2021-11-06T17:43:37","slug":"christmas-tree-garland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/christmas-tree-garland\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Tree Garland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Sgm2LlDPBeA\/UoDw1DtsbeI\/AAAAAAAADow\/AxVRxJv60k0\/s1600\/IMG_9619.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Sgm2LlDPBeA\/UoDw1DtsbeI\/AAAAAAAADow\/AxVRxJv60k0\/s640\/IMG_9619.JPG\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-Sgm2LlDPBeA\/UoDw1DtsbeI\/AAAAAAAADow\/AxVRxJv60k0\/s640\/IMG_9619.JPG\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Hi everyone! My name is Caroline and I blog over at&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/sewcaroline.com\/\">SewCaroline.com<\/a>&nbsp;where you can expect to find a variety of handmade goodness such as DIYs, handmade fashion, and sewing tips. I am so excited to be a part of Deby's Seasonal Sewing Series this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today I am really excited to share with you one of my favorite tutorials: Christmas Tree Garland. Who doesn't LOVE decorating their home for Christmas? This quick and easy tutorial will turn your mantel or empty wall into a Christmas showcase in no time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">S U P P L I E S<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Christmas fabric scraps (or if you're buying, about 1\/4 yard of several different prints)<\/li><li>Pinking shears or pinking blade for your <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/l\/rotary_cutter\" title=\"Amazon.com: Fiskars 45mm Contour Rotary Cutter (195210-1001): Arts, Crafts &amp;amp; Sewing\" class=\"pretty-link-keyword\">rotary cutter<\/a><\/li><li>Poly-fil<\/li><li>1 sheet of brown felt<\/li><li>Sewing machine\u00a0+ general sewing supplies<\/li><li>Ribbon<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">I N S T R U C T I O N S<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step One:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left separator\">Cut out several trees using your pinking shears or pinking rotary blade. For each tree you'll need: two triangles measuring 4&#8243; on the bottom and 4.5&#8243; lengthwise and one &#8220;tree stump&#8221; measuring 1&#8243;x1.5&#8243;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DqScTaWPZso\/UoDwrppLZXI\/AAAAAAAADoY\/L_Vdmh1fgpQ\/s1600\/IMG_9568.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DqScTaWPZso\/UoDwrppLZXI\/AAAAAAAADoY\/L_Vdmh1fgpQ\/s640\/IMG_9568.JPG\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-DqScTaWPZso\/UoDwrppLZXI\/AAAAAAAADoY\/L_Vdmh1fgpQ\/s640\/IMG_9568.JPG\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Two:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left separator\">Layer the triangles on top of one another with WRONG SIDES facing and place the tree stump in between with about 1&#8243; sticking out from the bottom of the triangles. Pin in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kebA-191sWA\/UoDwvGN0KKI\/AAAAAAAADoo\/F5aL4Qd4WlY\/s1600\/IMG_9571.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kebA-191sWA\/UoDwvGN0KKI\/AAAAAAAADoo\/F5aL4Qd4WlY\/s640\/IMG_9571.JPG\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-kebA-191sWA\/UoDwvGN0KKI\/AAAAAAAADoo\/F5aL4Qd4WlY\/s640\/IMG_9571.JPG\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Three:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left separator\">Sew around the triangles using a 1\/4&#8243;-3\/8&#8243; seam allowance. This stitch will show, so you can use a coordinating or contrasting thread, your choice! Leave about 1&#8243;-1.5&#8243; open to stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oaAAMHE_b-c\/UoDwtckB-bI\/AAAAAAAADog\/sPHUmn_vWwE\/s1600\/IMG_9572.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oaAAMHE_b-c\/UoDwtckB-bI\/AAAAAAAADog\/sPHUmn_vWwE\/s640\/IMG_9572.JPG\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-oaAAMHE_b-c\/UoDwtckB-bI\/AAAAAAAADog\/sPHUmn_vWwE\/s640\/IMG_9572.JPG\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Four:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left separator\">Stuff your trees using a bit of poly-fil. ((<i>TIP: use&nbsp;a chopstick to help get the poly-fil up to the tip of the tree<\/i>)) Then, top stitch over the opening to close up your tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Five:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left separator\">Repeat steps one through four for as many trees as you want to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wi4rxbdbids\/UoDw0PmCavI\/AAAAAAAADo0\/sGZh1x0ITD4\/s1600\/IMG_9579.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wi4rxbdbids\/UoDw0PmCavI\/AAAAAAAADo0\/sGZh1x0ITD4\/s640\/IMG_9579.JPG\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-wi4rxbdbids\/UoDw0PmCavI\/AAAAAAAADo0\/sGZh1x0ITD4\/s640\/IMG_9579.JPG\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step Six:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left separator\">Place the tips of the trees about 4&#8243; apart from one another on top of a ribbon and top stitch. Make it as long or as short as you want, and enjoy your new Christmas Tree Garland!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: left;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2DlrJhbO5no\/UoDw40el5QI\/AAAAAAAADpA\/o3Xw2m1iIXw\/s1600\/IMG_9612.JPG\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2DlrJhbO5no\/UoDw40el5QI\/AAAAAAAADpA\/o3Xw2m1iIXw\/s640\/IMG_9612.JPG\" alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-2DlrJhbO5no\/UoDw40el5QI\/AAAAAAAADpA\/o3Xw2m1iIXw\/s640\/IMG_9612.JPG\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left separator\">*TIP: These trees would ALSO make <i>adorable<\/i>&nbsp;gift toppers, ornaments, or bowl fillers for the holiday season! Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"mab-699154\" class=\"magic-action-box mab-type-sales-box mab-id-6991 mabstyle-mab-clean use-mab-button-default mab-fields-layout-default mab-responsive\" data-mabid=\"6991\" data-trackid=\"6991\" data-type=\"sales-box\" data-track=\"1\" ><div class=\"mab-pad mab-wrap mab-aside-left mab-aside-type-image\"><div class=\"mab-aside\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/cid_56CC003A-FA34-4F3D-A3AC-EBC814B1157E@gateway_2wire.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 243px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 243\/240;width: 200px;\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/cid_56CC003A-FA34-4F3D-A3AC-EBC814B1157E@gateway_2wire.jpg\" alt=\"Opt In Image\" width=\"200\" style=\" width: 200px;\" \/><\/noscript><\/div><div class=\"mab-content\"><div class=\"mab-heading\">Introducing Caroline from Sew Caroline<\/div><div class=\"mab-main-copy\"><p>Caroline is the creator and write of the sewing and DIY blog,\u00a0SewCaroline.com\u00a0 She lives in Fort Worth, TX with her husband and their puppy. 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