DIY Backdrop

I did some walk in portrait sessions about a week ago.  So I made a new backdrop.

 

Did I have other things I could have used?  Probably.  Okay, fine…yes.  But I was in the mood for something new, something reusable, and something versatile.  So I made a the backdrop you see above.  It was insanely easy.  Insanely.  Let’s go.

 

You’ll need:

  • 2.5 yards of fabric in 3 patterns
  • 2.5 yards of lace {if you want it}
  • Rope
  • Scissors

DIY Steamer Photo backdrop

First, find yourself a good episode of Dateline or Call the Midwife to watch while you are doing this.  It’s easy…but a little mindless…so obviously, I like the TV on.

 

Next, unfold your first cut of fabric.  I used flannels since they were on clearance the day I shopped, but any cotton weave will do.  Snip along the short edge, making cuts every couple inches.  I varied mine a bit to give the finished product a little variety.

 

After that, pull our your muscles and start ripping.  That’s right.  Just tear the fabric into strips, starting where you snipped.

 

Repeat on all your fabric.

 

For the lace, I accordion folded it a few times, then cut it into strips.  You want all of your strips to be 7.5′ long…so be sure you are making strips that extend down the fabric…not across the short side.

 

You’ll be left with a pile of fabric strips.  Take those and tie them onto a piece of rope.  I just tied them once…no fancy knots here.  This amount of fabric will create a backdrop that is 7′ tall and up to 8′ wide…more if you don’t mind sparse streamers.  Once all your strips have been tied on, you can hang the ends from anything that is convenient.  Whether that is a backdrop stand {if you are really legit}, a drop ceiling {that’s what I did}, or something you have laying around your house is totally up to you.  I just wouldn’t use it outside on a windy day.

 

Then, keep your eyes out for clearance fabric that would make a good backdrop.  These are a little addictive.

 

xo

Amy

 

 

 

 

 

 

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