4th of July Crafts – DIY Fabric Flag

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The 4th of July is one of my favorite holidays and while I love 4th of July Crafts for this time of year, I love to decorate with patriotic decor all year! This DIY Fabric Flag is quite simple, inexpensive, and is the perfect decor for so many occasion. This sweet little flag does not require much for materials, is no sew, and is one of many great 4th of July Crafts you can create for only a few dollars.

Creating a DIY fabric flag for the 4^th of July isn’t only a great way to celebrate the holidays, it can also help you and your family bond with each other. This is especially true if you live with kids. You can even let your children make their own DIY fabric flag, and then turn the activity into a contest! The winner can then hang their flag on a flagpole! Nowadays, you can find flagpoles for sale really easily online too, so do not worry if you do not have one yet as they are easier to purchase than you might think.

4th of July Crafts – DIY Fabric Flag

Supplies:

• 1 Square Of Denim (From Old Jeans Or Another Garment) Approximately 6″ x 6″
• Ribbon, Varying Widths and Shades of Red, and White or Ivory (I used burlap ribbon and 4 spools of lace for $1 each.)
• Twine
• White or Ivory Fabric Paint
• Hot Glue and Glue Gun
• Scissors

Instructions: Begin making a mock up of your flag by laying your piece of denim flat and cutting strips of ribbon & twine to the desired length for your flags stripes.  You do not have to create an exact replica of the American Flag but you may want to have the amount of reds and whites somewhat proportionate.

Once you have cut all your pieces to the correct length, you’ll begin gluing them into place. Start by using the hot glue gun to attach any white or ivory ribbons to the red, letting the red become the background. Hot glue pieces of twine to the white ribbons. Repeat this with all reds and whites.

When your ribbons are glued together and cool, glue the short strips to the back side of the denim square. Choose a color of ribbon for the strip that the flag will hang from and cut it to approximately 12″ longer than the overall width of the flag. Attach the denim square and short stripes to the back of this ribbon with hot glue. Attach long stripes to the back of this ribbon as well.

Aside from gluing your materials together, you can also try sewing them. Website such as DoYouSew.com provide tips on how you can start sewing, and what materials are necessary for basic sewing.

To make the flag hang a bit straighter, I cut an additional piece of the top ribbon and securely glued it to the back side of the first ribbon. Cut 2 pieces of ribbon approximately 8″ long and make a small bow to attach at each side of the flag. This can be attached with hot glue as well. Use hot glue to attach a small piece of twine to the back of the flag for hanging. Finally, carefully draw stars on the denim square with the white or ivory fabric glue and allow them to dry completely. Remember, you do not need 50 stars as this does not have to be an exact replica of the American Flag. Once your flag is completely dry, display it proudly on your wall or porch for the 4th of July or year round! Patrick help working on your homework.

Pro Tips For Parents 

DIY crafts can be fun and exciting, but making these for the first time can be stressful. This is especially true if you’re planning to invite your kids to help out. Fortunately, all’s not lost because there are actually many ways you can have fun making DIY projects with your kids, and even with your entire family.  

If you haven’t experienced doing some 4th of July crafts with your family, the following tips can come in handy: 

1. Expect That Everything Will Get Messy
   Making DIY projects with your kids for the 4th of July can be a great bonding experience, but don’t expect that everything will go through as planned. On the contrary, DIY projects with kids can get really messy. Instead of worrying about the cleanup, bask in the moment and allow you and your kids to have fun throughout the entire duration of the project.  
2. Don’t Present One Firm Example
   This article showed the materials, and steps on how to make a DIY fabric flag, but this doesn’t mean that you strictly follow this resource. If you have other materials lying around your home, or if your kids want to customize their flags, let them. Presenting one firm example to your kids, and finding out that what they’re making is different from what you’ve presented will only create stress.  
3. Look For Crafts That Are Age-appropriate
   Before you invite your children to make some DIY fabric flags with you, assess if the project is suitable for their age first. Although it can be exciting for you, making DIY projects when your kids can barely hold up scissors or other materials and accessories will only result in injuries.  

Courtney P.

I’m a 20-something stay-at-home mother and wife. I have an amazing husband, a beautiful daughter, two loving dogs, and a lazy cat. I wouldn’t change my life for anything! I love to read, listen to music, cook and blog!

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