Step 1: Cut Fabric

• Cut fabric into a 2” x 36” strip. Repeat for all fabrics.

• Sew short ends of each strip together, creating a loop. Press in half, long sides together.

• Sew two rows of basting stitches along raw edge of ruffle strips. Set aside.

• Rough cut fabric to fit front and back heart shape.

• Apply stabilizer to wrong side of fabric cut.

• Pin heart pattern to fabric and cut out one front and one back heart shape. Repeat for all fabrics.

Step 2: Gather strips

• Gather ruffle strips and pin to right sides of heart fronts making sure gathers are evenly dispersed.

Step 3: Baste

• Baste ruffles to heart fronts.

Step 4: Layer

• Layer corresponding heart backs on top with RST. Pin and stitch together, leaving an opening for turning. 

Step 5: Clip the fabric

• Clip excess fabric at valley area of each heart.

Step 6: Shape your heart

• Turn hearts right sides out and use a Point Turner to push seams out and shape.

Step 7: Stuff your heart

• Stuff your heart with Polyfill or feathers.

Step 8: Stitch the opening

• Stitch opening closed using a ladder stitch.

Step 9: Hand stitch

• Hand stitch two ¾” Plastic Rings to the back of each heart.

Step 10: Cut ribbon

• Cut ribbon into seven 18” lengths. 

Step 11: Attach plastic rings

• Thread two ½” Plastic Rings onto each ribbon length. Tie ribbon into bows, making sure one plastic ring is captured in each bow loop.

Step 12: Add Binding

• Sew bias tape together using a top stitch. 

Step 13: Thread hearts and bows

• Use the plastic rings to thread hearts and bows onto the bias tape. Disperse to desired spaces and enjoy.

Heart Garland Pattern Download