DIY Easter Egg Garland

Create a festive fabric Easter egg banner that adds a charming touch to your holiday decor!

Spring is in the air, and there's no better way to celebrate the season than by making a hanging fabric banner featuring colorful, eye-catching eggs.

This simple yet delightful sewing project not only adds a festive touch to your home but also provides a great opportunity to use up fabric scraps or fat quarters purchased from a local quilt shop.

One nice thing about this DIY Easter egg garland is you can customize its length - make it as short or as long as you desire. Even if you're a beginner, this project is quick and fun, making it perfect for a relaxing afternoon of crafting.

If you would like more Easter and Spring sewing craft ideas that are sure to help get you into the spring holiday spirit, visit our Easter and Spring Crafts page.

This video tutorial and step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of creating adorable fabric eggs with ribbon for easy stringing. 

INSTRUCTIONS for making the hanging easter garland

STEP 1: Prepare the template

To begin, download and print the egg template, then cut it out. Trace the template onto a piece of cardboard, such as cardstock or a cereal box, and cut it out to create a sturdy pattern for tracing your fabric pieces.

STEP 2: Cut the fabric

Grab your favorite spring fabric and place two fabric pieces together with right sides facing each other.  Position the cardboard template on topand trace around it with a pencil. Pin the fabric layers together to prevent shifting, then cut out the fabric egg, leaving a 1/4” to 3/8” seam allowance outside the tracing line.

Step 3: Attach the ribbon

Cut two 8” lengths of your chosen ribbon.

Separate the two fabric egg pieces.  On one fabric egg (the right side), pin a ribbon at the 10 o’clock and  2 o’clock positions, aligning the cut edge of the ribbon with the fabric edge. 

To prevent the loose ribbon ends from getting caught while sewing, pin them to the center of the egg. Next, lay the second fabric egg piece, right side down, on top, sandwiching the ribbons inside. Pin in a few places to hold the layers together.

Step 4: Sew the Egg

Starting on the left side of the egg, just below the ribbon, stitch along the traced line.Continue sewing all the way around, stopping about 2” before reaching the starting point to leave an opening for turning.  Don't forget to backstitch at both the start and end to secure the stitches.

Step 5: Turn and Press

Remove the fabric egg from the sewing machine and snip the threads and clip curves for a smoother edge when turned.

Turn the egg right side out through the opening.  Gently use your fingers or a tool like a “point turner” or chopstick to push out the seam to create a crisp, neat edge.  Press the egg flat with an iron, folding the seam allowance of the opening inward so it lines up with the rest of the stitching.

Step 6: Edgestitch for a finishing touch

Return to the sewing machine and edgestitch around the entire egg.  Edgestitch is sewing 1/16” – 1/8” from the edge. This final touch will close the opening and give the egg a polished, finished look.

Repeat these steps to create multiple eggs,then tie the ribbons together in a lovely bow for a beautiful Easter Egg Garland.

It's done and ready to hang on your mantel, across a window or as part of an Easter party decoration.  This egg Easter banner is sure to bring a touch of handmade charm to your home.

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