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Do-It-Yourself Fabric and Ribbon Covered Vases

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

By: Candice Lapin

 

If you are looking to save on your containers, consider simple inexpensive glass.  Often the best way to create a lot of drama on a dime is to cover the glass in fabric to bring in your color of choice.  Speak to your florist about whether they are willing to cover existing vases in a fabric or even a ribbon of your choice. Of course, you can always call in the family and friends for a do-it-yourself wedding project.  

If you are a do-it-yourself type of bride, here are some simple steps to amp up your wedding vases: 

What you will need to complete the project:

You will need a glue gun, a simple glass container and shantung silk or similar fabric/ribbon.

Step 1: Select a Simple Container

Square containers are often the simplest to cover.  Start the research by heading down to your local flower mart.  Often local vendors will have a selection of containers to help.  Or you may want to research the internet for discount glass vendors to find your vases online for less. 

Step 2: Source Quality Fabric

Remember, good fabric and ribbon doesn’t mean high prices.  You can often find silks and rich fabrics for less than $2 or $1 a yard.  Depending on the size of your container you will be able to wrap at least two to four containers in a yard of fabric. With ribbon, you will likely need about a yard and a half for a 4 x 4 square container. 

Step 3: Measure out your Fabric

Take your fabric or ribbon and begin to measure how much you will need against the fabric. Cut one long strip for the bottom (you will want this to be long so you can glue it to the sides of the container). Cut another strip for the length of the container. Cut to size.

Step 4: Glue the Fabric

For fabric covering, take the existing fabric and lay it under the vase.  Glue the bottom strip to the bottom of the vase.  Then take the ends of the fabric and glue them to the sides of the container. Then take you second strip and glue this to each face of the square container.  

For a more simple approach, tie a wide ribbon around the sides of the container. Lightly glue a small portion so that the ribbon stays in place. 

For more tips on how to “Do-it-Yourself”, click here. 

2 Comments

maryanne on June 29, 2009 at 3:22 pm

I am totally going to use this for my wedding in August! Thank You!

vcoleman on June 29, 2009 at 3:27 pm

Me too!! Anyone know where to get cheap but quality fabric?

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