Make a set of diy no sew patriotic lawn decor flags to show off some red, white, and blue this summer! These are inexpensive to make and are they are simple to put together.
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I wanted to dress up our lawn this summer with some simple patriotic decor. I love the look of small flags lining a yard, but I didn’t want to go with the traditional look of mini US flags. Making my own using patriotic fabric, wood dowels, and glue was an easy way to get a unique look for our lawn.
DIY No Sew Patriotic Lawn Decor Flags
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I’ve wanted to make a set of small patriotic lawn flags for a couple of years, but didn’t put it on my to do list until this year. I had pinned several fabric banners that I thought could be changed up to make into flags. This Stars & Stripes Bunting from Old Time Pottery had the look I wanted. Instead of attaching the fabric to a string, mine are attached to wood dowels.
Supplies Used to Make Patriotic Lawn Decor Flags
- Assorted patriotic fabric
- Wood dowels
- Hot Glue
- Ribbon
- Scissors
Steps for making patriotic lawn flags
- Cut fabric into a rectangles. Mine are 12″ x 3.5″
- Fold in half lengthwise to find center
- Run a line of hot glue along crease
- Place wood dowel on glue
- Add another line of glue to dowel
- Roll fabric over dowel
- Add glue to fabric and fold the top portion down to meet the back
- Trim stray threads as needed
- Cut two strips of ribbon the length of the flag, doubled
- Glue ribbon onto top and bottom of flag
- Cut a strip of ribbon for the end of the flag
- Glue the ribbon in place and turn it over and glue to the back of the flag
The finishing touch is to add a couple of simple bows to the top and and bottom of the flag. These are glued in place over the corners of the fabric.
A set of twelve of these can be made in under an hour. I love simple crafts that don’t take long at all to make.
Decorating your lawn with no sew flags that you’ve made yourself is an easy way to have add a festive look that will be one of a kind for your neighborhood.
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DIY No Sew Patriotic Lawn Decor Flags
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Kippi says
Great no sew project! I love to sew, but sometimes it’s nice to try something else too. Going to try out this one!
Happy crafting,
Kippi
Terrie says
how adorable. Love how they turned out and look in a landscaping.
susan says
Love these! I’m always looking for something for fourth of july that is a little better than just flags (since everyone does that).
Cherryl Ehlenburg says
These are so cute! Much better than the mini us flags! Not that I have anything against those, but this is more decorative and unique!
Mother of 3 says
Those are so very cute!
Jenny says
These are so cute! I always put American Flags in the yard, but these would be so fun to have too. Now I know how to make no sew flags.
Lydia from Life Beyond the Kitchen says
Great way to use leftover fabric. Love the look in your photos. I’ll bet they look grand in your yard.
Kelli says
No sew projects is always a win! These look great and I can see the potential for seasonal flags, graduation flags decor, wedding flags, baby shower, … and this is why i love this challenge. you’ve inspired me! Pinned.
Leslie Susan Clingan says
OH MY GOSH…and yes, I am screaming!! These are so cute. And no-sew??? I am all about using my glue gun. I can do this. just precious. Really would like to try my hand at making some. Even in other prints for around our pool area all summer. Or halloween fabric for fall??? You have inspired me. Darling project, friend.
Roseann Hampton says
I usually use American flags along my flowerbed. But I really like the look of these and I just happen to have some patriotic fabric in my stash!
Dee | Grammy's Grid says
THANKS SO MUCH FOR LINKING UP AT THE #WEDNESDAYAIMLINKPARTY 39!
Shirley Wood says
How clever and love that it is no sew. I think I might have all the supplies on hand to make a few! I like Old time Pottery!
T'onna | Sew Crafty Crochet says
I love these flags! This is a wonderful idea, and I have a stash of patriotic fabric that I could definitely use to make similar flags. Thanks for sharing this awesome idea! I’ve pinned and tweeted it!
Sylvia says
love these no sew flags! Very cute. Thanks for linking up with us at the #WednesdayAIMLinkParty 39 Pinned!
Marilyn Lesniak says
Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared.
Alexandra says
These flags stand really well! What a fun idea. Where my family lives in NJ, they do a really big parade and celebration for 4th of July (I try my best to go every year). I could see making these, and handing them out during the parade, or to decorate around the house for afterwards.
Julie says
patriotic flags like this are really not a thing here in the UK except when there is a big football match but that doesn’t stop me thinking they are really sweet.
They look really simple to put together.
Erlene says
I like this idea and I can use my fabric stash. I can see doing this for other holidays too. Pinned.
Habiba says
Quick & Easy Crafts are the best. Especially when they look as awesome as your little flags. I love that you added those cute little bows, too!
Pili says
I love a good no sew project and this is fabulous! Happy 4th july!