Sprucing up old baubles with fabric
From velvet to linen, from minimalist to colourful: you can do anything with fabric. Leftovers from your sewing chest, an old shirt or a worn-out tea towel? Anything goes, as long as it's supple. Go for playful frayed edges by tearing the fabric instead of cutting it or make it neat and classic with a tight ribbon. No needle or thread needed: just knot, wrap, tie and done. This DIY will give your Christmas tree character, without costing you anything (except a little creativity).
Tools
- old baubles
- fabric scraps(Think old tea towels, a worn blouse, patches from the fabric shop)
- ribbons or strings
Instructions
- Cut a square from the fabric and fit it around the bauble to determine if it is big enough.
- Want a frayed effect? Tear the fabric instead of cutting. That way you can be sure you are straight of thread and you can pull threads loose on all sides for a cool frayed edge. Note: this only works with woven fabrics such as linen and cotton.
- Wrap the fabric around the ball and tie it securely at the top with a ribbon or string.
- Gently pull the fabric tips on top so that the fabric sits nice and tight and evenly around the ball.
- Finish it off with a bow or a decorative cord.
- Prefer no bulges at the top? Then cut a round from the fabric (use a saucer as a mould) and drape it over the ball, tied tightly on top.