Grab a string of lights and flannel fabric in any pattern you like to make this quick and easy DIY Light Up Rag Garland craft.
Make a sting light rag garland for winter and Christmas decor.
Why I love this craft
I’m always seeing rag tie garlands at craft and decor stores, and I have to try really hard not to buy all of them! They’re just so cute.
I think it has something to do with the fact that I love pretty fabric – I’m just not a very talented seamstress. So, why buy a tie garland, when I can pick out my favorite flannel patterns and make one myself?!
Supplies Needed
- string lights (50 lights, about 11.5 feet long)
- flannel fabric – 4 10-inch cuts in various patterns and colors
- rotary cutter, cutting mat, and ruler
How to Make a Light Up Rag Garland
Follow this quick video, or read the step-by-step directions below.
- Cut the 10-inch fabric pieces into 2-inch strips.
- Tie one fabric strip in the gap between the first two lights. Tie two fabric strips in the next gap. Continue alternating – one tie, two ties, one tie, two ties – in each gap along the light strand.
- If your flannel fabric is not double-sided, fold the fabric strip into thirds (lengthwise) before tying the knot. Be sure the right side of the fabric is facing up as you tighten the knot.
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Christmas Rag Tie Light Up Garland
Yield:
1 garland
Grab a string of lights and flannel fabric in any pattern you like to make this quick and easy DIY Light Up Rag Garland craft.
Materials
- string lights (50 lights, about 11.5 feet long)
- flannel fabric – 4 10-inch cuts in various patterns and colors
- rotary cutter, cutting mat, and ruler
Instructions
- Cut the 10-inch fabric pieces into 2-inch strips.
- Tie one fabric strip in the gap between the first two lights. Tie two fabric strips in the next gap. Continue alternating – one tie, two ties, one tie, two ties – in each gap along the light strand.
- If your flannel fabric is not double-sided, fold the fabric strip into thirds (lengthwise) before tying the knot. Be sure the right side of the fabric is facing up as you tighten the knot.