30-minute Patriotic Flag Banner Bunting

It’s Memorial Day!!!

In case you didn’t have time to decorate your home or just want to have a fun project to make with the kids, this Patriotic Flag Banner Bunting is perfect for you to ornament any room and also be ready for the 4th of July.

This tutorial is a quick project that requires very few materials and it is easy to make!

I used fabrics from my stash and I chose a combination of solids and gingham cotton fabric.

You can play with your colors and fabric themes! Some suggestions are star fabrics, stripes, and fun patriotic prints!!!

First step:

You will need 6 rectangles of each of the 4 different fabrics you choose.

For the background fabric (solid color reference from mine), cut:

*(6) 6 1/2″ x 5″ rectangles from each of the (2) different fabrics (12 total);

For the front fabric (gingham reference from mine), cut:

*(6) 5″ x 4″ rectangles from each of the (2) different fabrics (12 total);

Shaping the flag:

To achieve the flag shape of the banner, each of the rectangles will have to be cut.

Stack each set of 6 rectangles for a quicker cutting process. Follow the steps below for each of the 6 1/2″ x 5″ rectangles and the 5″ x 4″ rectangles:

*Place the ruler 2 1/2″ above the 5″ base of the rectangle that measures 6 1/2″ x 5″. Locate the middle of the rectangle (also 2 1/2″) and draw a tiny dot to mark. Aligning the ruler from the bottom right corner to the dot, make a straight cut. Align the other base corner to the dot and cut. A triangle shape will be a scrap piece.

*Place the ruler 2″ above the 4″ base of the rectangle that measures 5″ x 4″. Locate the middle of the rectangle (also 2″) and draw a tiny dot to mark. Aligning the ruler from the bottom right corner to the dot, make a straight cut. Align the other base corner to the dot and cut. A triangle shape will be a scrap piece.

Styling the banners…

To create the double color effect of your banners, sew each smaller flag on top of the bigger flag.

You choose the color combinations!!! This is the fun part!

Sew one by one, all the way across each of the small banner edges, and leave these edges with a raw finish for a rustic effect.

Choose the string:

I used a natural jute cord from the dollar store on my bunting to keep the rustic effect, but you can choose literally any type of string cord or even fabric strings or elastic cord, that works well for placing it straight against long surfaces.

Cut out an 80″ long string and fold it in half to mark the center, so when you start sewing the flags you will be able to sew the exact same combination on each side for a harmonious bunting.

Using scrap fabric strings (I used the strings from squaring up my gingham fabric) cut out a small 5″ to 7″ long string and tie a knot in the center of the string cord to mark.

Sewing the flags…

Place the flag facing the main side down on the sewing machine plate, and enclose the cord on the edge of the top of the flag. Fold 1/4″ over the cord and sew a straight seam. If preferred, either lower the stitch length to 1.8 or backstitch in the beginning and end of the seam to secure.

Repeat this process for every flag you sew, using the combination of your preference.

Guide yourself by the center strip previously tied, and add a scrap strip piece in between every flag to style as an option.

Finishing the project…

This project is entirely sewn leaving raw edges, and for this reason, it is a spot-clean only type of project, it is not recommended to be washed.

And you’re all done!! Now hang it and let it shine!!!

The 80″ long strip cord was a perfect measure for hanging my bunting on my sewing room curtain rod. You can adapt the size of your string depending on where you plan on hanging it. I suggest taking a quick measure of the area where it will go before starting your project.

Since the flags are sewn from the middle to the ends, you will still have the same standard amount of flags on the bunting and just a little longer strip cord ends, if you need more clearance to tie them.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial!!!

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I always love seeing your creations from my tutorials.

Thank you!!!

Daisi Toegel