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I hand stitched the cord to the back of each acorn and added one small tack on the front. This isn’t a big deal if your banner will be hanging against the wall, but since I wanted to hang this banner on my mantle, I decided to tack down the cording in a couple spots on the back of each acorn. Since the acorns just have one hole, they will move around on the cording. I used leather cording I found at Joann Fabrics and tied a knot behind each acorn to keep them nicely spaced. The only thing left to do is string the acorns together.

You really can string these acorns up any way you’d like! I love hanging banners using decorative clothespins like I did on my Pumpkin Banner and Fabric Baby Shower Banner. This way all of my acorns looked the same! By placing my guide acorn over the other acorns, I was able to mark through the eyelet with a Sharpie where the next eyelet should go. I put an eyelet in the first acorn and then used that acorn as a guide for the rest of the banner. I created my holes using a hole punch (when the fabrics were thin enough to fit into the hole punch), otherwise I used a small scissors to poke a hole large enough to fit the eyelet.

#Acorn template how to

This video, How to Use Eyelets with Dritz Eyelet Kit, by Online Fabric Store, is super helpful in how to use the Large Eyelet Kit. This worked really well for me so it is what I now recommend you start with. That being said, the first time I did this I did not have the correct tools and tried using a snap pliers! I was not happy with how they turned out and then discovered the Large Eyelet Kit by Dritz which included the proper tools to set the eyelets. I thought the brass eyelets would look fun with the wool fabric and leather cording. Stitch on the top of the acorn in the same way, using a different color of embroidery floss. I used two strands of embroidery floss and tried to choose floss with a contrasting color so it would be visible. Start with the bottom of the acorn using a small running stitch. Once you have the acorns decided, you can start hand sewing. This was fun deciding which patterns should go together! Start by arranging the top and bottom acorn pieces on top of each fleece acorn. I cut the top and bottom acorn pieces from my wool scraps and cut the backing piece from tan fleece – felt would also work well. Each acorn will have a top, bottom and a backing piece.

#Acorn template free

Use the free printable pattern to cut out the acorn pieces. Sewing notions: scissors, ruler, Sharpie, pins, needleĪssembly Instructions Step One: Cut out the pieces using the free template.String for banner – I used a brown leather cord.

Hammer, hole punch or scissors to set eyelets.Purchase the tools with the eyelets like this Dritz Brass Eyelet Kit with Tools 1/4″ or these Dritz Matte Gold Eyelet Kit with Tools 1/4″ Eyelets Tools for 1/4″ Eyelets to set the eyelets.

Embroidery floss in coordinating colors – I used DMC Embroidery Floss.

Some ideas include: tweed, plaid, glen check, houndstooth, stripe, gingham, tartan and herringbone.

Wool fabric scraps in varying colors and pattern.

Acorn Pattern – Grab the free pattern by filling out the purple form at the end of this post.

I think it will also work well for Thanksgiving! Hanging the banner on my mantle was the perfect addition to our autumn decor. I love the wool fabric I used, but this could look great in a variety of fabrics or colors. This acorn banner is simple to make and great for using up any scraps you have. To string together these acorns I used brass eyelets (or grommets) and leather cording. You could also back them with stiffened felt as I do for many of my fabric banners. The colors are perfect and the texture is warm and cozy.Įach acorn pennant is backed with fleece, giving them a nice weight. The wool fabric reminds me so much of autumn. I am so happy a found a fun way to use some of them. I have a collection of wool fabric scraps I have been holding onto for years. Hello Crafty Friends! Today I am excited to share with you this sweet little acorn banner. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.