I hope you like it. If you have any questions, feel free to post a comment. We would like to see your versions of growth charts as well!
Supplies:
I got the Jute Webbing from Hobby Lobby which they sale in selected stores and also online here. The stencils I used were from Walmart and they are Plaid 1 1/2 inch letter stencils. They worked perfectly because even with adding the 3/8 inch ribbon, the stencils still fit in between.
Step 1:
Cut jute webbing and ribbon to the size you want. I cut mine about 7 ft. I wanted a 6ft growth chart and I have a lot of extra but I wanted to be sure I had enough to cover the overlap over the dowels.
Step 2: (optional)
Add liquid stitch to the ribbon and then adhere to the jute webbing to hide the red stitching. I did this because I wanted a more customized look but I think it looks great without it as well. Let it dry for a few hours!
Step 3:
Place the dowel and wrap jute around it using liquid stitch to adhere. Then using paperclips, clip the side so that way the liquid stitch has time to bond. I have read that you are not suppose to use things to hold it together because it creates a "crease" in the fabric but because the jute is so thick, I wasn't worried about it. Let it dry OVERNIGHT!
Step 4:
Using a ruler mark off feet and inches. Then you can go through with the stencils and add the numbers.
Step 5:
Write the info on your key tag and then attach it to the growth chart using the safety pins.
That's it! It is a little time consuming when considering the dry time but for less than $10 each, it is definitely worth it!
These make great baby shower and 1st birthday gifts. If you go to this blog she shows a really cute way to box it up for gifting.
Check out a few pages we have done to track growth :) Go to our Facebook page to check out other pages.
Check out a few pages we have done to track growth :) Go to our Facebook page to check out other pages.
Jenny