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Traditional Flag Bunting DIY

I know when we hear the word bunting, we think of the banners that have taken the craft world by storm the past few years. This is NOT that kind of bunting post. We are talking traditional flags here, the kind that hang with pride on our homes each year as holidays like Memorial Day and Independence Day roll around. THAT flag bunting.

How to make a classic flag bunting – patriotic flag bunting DIY.


How to make a classic flag bunting - patriotic flag bunting DIY

How to make a classic flag bunting - patriotic flag bunting DIY

How to make a classic flag bunting - patriotic flag bunting DIY

How to make a classic flag bunting - patriotic flag bunting DIY

 


 

MATERIALS:

  • ⅜ yd. Red Fabric
  • ⅜ yd. White Fabric
  • ⅜ yd. Blue Fabric
  • 2.5 yds. Bias Tape
  • Scissors / Rotary Cutter
  • Coordinating Thread
  • Ruler
  • Basic Sewing Essentials

*Please note – for indoor flags, you can use quilting cotton. For outdoor flags, please use exterior fabric.

Photo 6


 

INSTRUCTIONS:

How to make a classic patriotic flag bunting for your home decor
Step One: Cut (1) 10”L x 44”W from each fabric.

Step Two: Place the red and white fabric right sides together matching up all edges. Pin and sew one long edge. Place the white and blue fabric right sides together, pin and sew the long raw edge. Finish the seams with either a serger, zig zag stitch or pinking shears and press.

Step Three: Fold fabric in half right sides together, matching up the side seams. Pin the bottom blue edge and sew. Finish seam.

Step Four: Hem the bottom ‘curved’ edge by turning the bottom edge ¼” towards the wrong side and pressing. Turn again ½”, press and sew.

Step Five: Add the bias tape to the top edge of the red fabric, enclosing the raw edge inside of the bias tape fold. Leave 23” of bias tape hanging off each side of the bunting for tying later, with the top of the flag securely in the middle of the bias tape. Pin and sew the bottom bias tape edge to secure.

Step Six: At the top center of the flag, pinch the fabric from the top of the middle blue seam to the top center of the flag.

Step Seven: You may either bunch the fabric together, or fold it into pleats like I have.

Step Eight: Sew a quick line back and forth over the pinched fabric top center to secure.

And you are finished!


 

How to make a classic flag bunting - patriotic flag bunting DIY

How to make a classic flag bunting - patriotic flag bunting DIY

How to make a classic flag bunting - patriotic flag bunting DIY

May the BBQs be plentiful, the family and friends be merry, and the fabric sales be awesome.

Lastly, please remember to thank a man or woman who has served our glorious country this holiday weekend. They make the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Happy Memorial Day weekend everyone!

How to make a classic flag bunting - patriotic flag bunting DIY

How to make a classic flag bunting - patriotic flag bunting DIY

How to make a classic flag bunting - patriotic flag bunting DIY

How to make a classic flag bunting - patriotic flag bunting DIY

How to make a classic flag bunting - patriotic flag bunting DIY

How to make a classic flag bunting - patriotic flag bunting DIY


 

Happy Memorial Day everyone! Please remember to thank a man or woman who has served our glorious country this holiday. They make the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and until next time…

Happy Sewing!

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When I was a young girl, my nickname was Jessica Rabbit. Fast forward 20 years, and I am married to the love of my life who, as fate would have it, has the last name Abbott. That's me! Jessica R. Abbott - aka, Jess Rabbit. Simply living a happy, yet crazy, love-filled life in Virginia Beach with 3 kids and 1 puppy in tow. Read More…

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  1. Anne says

    May 24, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    Beautiful!! I’ve got a Craft Gossip post scheduled for later today that links to your tutorial: http://sewing.craftgossip.com/?p=82641 –Anne

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  2. Liza says

    May 26, 2015 at 9:04 am

    Hi. Where did you find the navy fabric with white stars?

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    • Jess says

      May 26, 2015 at 9:13 am

      Hi Lisa – that was new fabric at my local Jo-Ann store! In the home decor section – it is actually quite fabulous, and 100% reversible! Really cool.

      Reply

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