No-Sew Patriotic Scrap Flags. Mix and match left-over fabric to create pretty patriotic flags that can be used to decorate this summer!
No-Sew Patriotic Scrap Flags
Who’s ready to kick off summertime?? I love decorating for Memorial Day with patriotic items that can be left up through Fourth of July. I love crisp combination of red, white and blue. One of my favorite ways to decorate for Memorial Day and Fourth of July are with flags!
Turn Left-Over Fabric into Patriotic Flags
Turn Left-Over Fabric into Handmade Flags This project only uses a small amount of fabric, so it is perfect to use up extra fabric! It’s also a great way to mix and match different fabrics and patterns so the flag types are endless. I used two striped fabric and two plaid fabrics, but you can also use prints, polka dots, tie-dye or plain colored fabric too!
Patriotic Decor Ideas
I am joining friends today in a fun blog hop that my friend Pasha from Pasha is Home organized. Be sure to scroll down to see 8 beautiful and easy ways patriotic ideas. Click over to get directions to make these gorgeous patriotic ideas.
How to Make No-Sew Patriotic Scrap Flags
Here’s how to make these easy colorful no-sew patriotic scrap flags!
No-Sew Patriotic Scrap Flag Supplies
I fund everything at Hobby Lobby, but I’ve included amazon links that are easy to use and the supplies will come right to your home!
- Fabric – two different fabrics for each flag. You can mix and match fabrics for different combinations.
- Wood Rods – one 12-inch wood rod per flag.
- Wood Balls – one 3/4 inch wood ball per flag.
- Hot Glue Gun – this is my favorite glue gun.
No-Sew Patriotic Scrap Flag Directions
- Cut the main red part of the flag into the size you want. I made these flag in 6-inch by 4-inches flags. I wanted a kind of unstructured look so I snipped a small cut the top of the material and then ripped it all the way down the fabric. Then I took the section and snipped it and ripped the other edge.
- Cut out the smaller blue material. I also ripped the fabric to match the red fabric with the rough edges.
- Lay the larger piece of fabric on your work surface. Run a line of hot glue down the side of the fabric.
- Lay the rod along the hot glue line, adhering it to the fabric.
- Then run a line of glue on top of the rod and roll it toward the flag fabric.
- Turn the flag over and glue the blue smaller fabric at the top left corner of the flag.
- Put a small bead of glue at the center of the wood ball and place it on top of the wood rod and hold it there until the hot glue cools.
- NOTE — To make flags facing the other direction, attach the wood rod on the opposite side of the flag material. I think it looks nice to have flags that face both directions.
Make a Fabric Flag Pillow
You can also make a larger flag and attach it to a pillow cover. I will write up the easy directions soon if you want to make a matching flag pillow!
More Patriotic Decor Ideas from 8 Talented Bloggers
Simple Vintage Americana Porch Table Ideas // Dabbling & Decorating
How to Make Simple Patriotic Wall Decor // Robyn’s French Nest
No Sew Patriotic Scrap Flags // Tater Tots & Jello
Simple Ideas to Decorate with Red, White, and Blue // Simply 2 Moms
How to Make a Festive Patriotic Front Porch // Pasha is Home
Patriotic Picnic Ideas & How To Decorate // The Pond’s Farmhouse
How To Create An Easy Patriotic Tablescape // Cottage in the Mitten
Summer Sunroom Dining // White Arrows Home
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What are you doing to celebrate?
xoxo
Kristy Mastrandonas says
Such a darling idea for patriotic flags! I love how you’ve mixed and matched different patterns! I’m thoroughly enjoying seeing everyone’s patriotic decor!
Jen says
It was so fun seeing all of the pretty ideas!
xoxo
Annie Diamond says
Jen! I love your Patriotic decor! Your wreath in the kitchen and outdoors look so pretty! Just makes me want to come over for the 4th…I can only imagine your version of s’mores!
Jen says
Thanks Annie! Your wreath is so summery and gorgeous!
xoxo
Robyn says
You had me at “no-sew”! I love this idea! Such a fun twist to add in the flag for the summer!
Jen says
Thanks Robyn! It’s such an easy way to use extra fabric!
xoxo
Pasha is Home says
Jen – this is such a great idea!! So fun too!! The flags turned out so cute ;)!
Jen says
Thanks Pasha! It was so fun joining in your hop and seeing the wonderful festive projects!
xoxo
Kim Waldorf says
Jen, I love your flags and the pillows! I make blankets for a cause and I always have leftover material. This is a great craft for that fabric! Happy hopping with you today! Pinned.
Jen says
I love that you do that!! Your quilts are so pretty! I loved seeing your pretty patriotic tablescape Kim!
xooxo
Ann says
This is the cutest idea to make flags out of all the different patterns. Loved it🇺🇸
Jen says
Thanks Ann! It was fun using some leftover fabric to create something pretty! I loved stopping by your pretty home!
xoxo
Rachel Harper says
Jen,
I love this idea. So simple and cute! Great post.
Jen says
Thanks Rachel!! Now I want to make more and stick them in all of my pots LOL! Your patriotic picnic ideas were so pretty!
xoxo