How to Sew a Flag
If your child comes home with a color guard flag that you need to sew, then hopefully you have a sewing machine and some sewing experience. Anyone with these things can create a unique flag to decorate for a holiday or show support for a favorite sport team. Here are some steps to follow if you are faced with a flag sewing project without any instructions.
Instructions
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Use an existing pattern or design your own on the computer or using paper. Choose colors for each design element.
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Decide on the dimensions for your flag and whether it will hang from a pole. Leave enough fabric on the left side to hang on a pole or on the top to hang like a banner. Knowing the diameter of the pole in advance will ensure a proper fit.
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Create paper pattern pieces, if necessary, then cut out the pattern.
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Purchase the fabric. Bring the flag dimensions and pattern pieces with you to the store to make sure you get the right amount of fabric.
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Trace and cut out the fabric design elements using the pattern. Stencils work well to trace letters and numbers.
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Pin and sew background fabric pieces together first. Double hem all the sides of the flag. Create a sleeve for the flag pole by folding the material over and then double hem the area at least five times.
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Lay out the fabric design elements the way you would like the final piece to look. Pin all design elements to the flag background and then sew them on using a zigzag stitch to prevent fraying.
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Tips & Warnings
Double hem the sleeve of a color guard flag ten times so it can withstand the constant waving motion.
