Easy DIY How To Make Patriotic Flags For The Fourth

Looking for easy ways to create patriotic decorations for Independence Day or Memorial Day? Here’s an easy DIY how to make patriotic flags for the fourth. Making cloth flags is a great idea to showcase your patriotic spirit and add a festive touch to your home decor.  In this step-by-step craft post, we’ll guide you through creating your flag with red and white fabrics, using affordable materials and various techniques. Whether you’re celebrating July 4th, Labor Day, Veterans Day, or any patriotic holiday, this homemade flag will be a great addition to your holiday celebrations. Supplies List:

• Red and white cotton fabric (can be purchased at Hobby Lobby) 
• Blue Fabric (repurpose old clothes)  for example I’m using old blue jeans
• White paint
• Aleene's Fabric Fusion
• Paper plate
• Paper towel or rag
• Paintbrush 
• Scissors 
• Hot glue gun or fabric glue 
• Carpenter Square
• Wooden dowel or stick
• Blue Mason jars (optional)

 

Making Patriotic Flags

 

Step 1:  Gather All Your Supplies

Use red and white stripe fabric for the flag itself. I’m using a red and white stripe fabric bag from a product I received.

 

If you have old red and white dishtowels, red and white clothing items, old placemats, or white pillowcases, consider repurposing them for your patriotic flag project. This is a sustainable and budget-friendly option that adds no additional cost.  Tip:  If you want to create an aged look for your flag, you can use primitive American flags as a reference. Add a tea stain to the fabric to give it an antique appearance.  I have used tea stains for other projects.  See these in-depth easy details on how to apply tea stain to fabrics.  This technique is a great idea for tea-staining pillow covers too! 

 

Step 2: Measure And Cut The Fabric 

Measure and cut your fabric 9″x6″ to create the flags.   Add Aleene's Fabric Fusion to the edges of the fabric flags, and let dry completely. After drying, carefully remove any extra fibers with scissors.  Also, hot glue will work however the edges of the red and white cloth flags may continue to fray.

 

Step 3:  Adding Blue Fabrics 

Next step, cut old blue jeans into six rectangular pieces 3x3.  I'm making three flags, so cut six pieces this makes both sides of old glory pretty from two sides. To make sure the blue fabric is straight and square for the flags it's a great idea to use a carpenter square. Tip:  This is where blue paint will work too.  Again, make sure to use the carpenter square and painter's tape.

 

 

Step 4:  Stencil The Stars

Once the blue jeans are cut stencil stars using white paint and let dry.

 

Step 5:  Make A Dowel Flag Pole

The next step for this patriotic craft is to add a flag pole.  Cut the dowel into three pieces 16" long using a dowel.  After these are cut, add some raw umber craft paint or dark brown wax.

 

Step 6:  Attaching The Flag To The Flag Pole

For the next step, carefully add hot glue or fabric glue to the edge of the flags.  Lay down the dowel and let it set for a moment. Add additional glue to the rest of the dowel and roll the flag over the dowel to securely attach the flag and press lightly.

 

Step 7:  Glue Blue Fabric

Lastly, carefully use the hot glue gun and add glue to the blue fabric. Make sure to add enough glue to the corners to keep them in place. Now carefully flip it over and attach it to the flag.

 

This is a great flag for getting in the patriotic spirit!

 

Conclusion:

Creating your patriotic flag is an easy way to celebrate holidays. By following these step-by-step instructions, you can make an excellent quality flag. I hope;e you enjoyed this easy DIY how-to-make patriotic flags for the fourth