Step 1:

You will need the following materials to make one flag: nylon fabric 24" x 24" for the flag, fabric pieces for appliqué (you can use applique twill or nylon), thread that matches fabric, a fabric marker, and a ruler. The embroidery designs used in this project are from Starbird's Holiday and Seasonal Applique Flags Design Pack.

Step 2:

Select the holiday design you wish to place on your flag, and prepare to embroider. In our example, we used "Easter Flag Applique" (CD012808FA). With nylon fabric, we suggest using a cutaway backing to eliminate the puckering you may get if you use a less stable backing. To keep your fabric from slipping in the hoop, use a spray adhesive to attach the backing to the fabric before hooping. Embroider the design in the center of the 24" x 24" nylon fabric. Stop as prompted, and insert applique pieces. If you need the twill pieces for your applique, consider using Starbird's applique cutting service.

Step 3:

Once the design is sewn on the fabric, use your ruler and fabric marker to mark a line on both sides & the bottom of the fabric 1" away from the design.

Step 4:

On the top of the design measure 4" out from the embroidered design and make a line. Then cut away the outside fabric along the lines you have just made.

Step 5:

Run a single row of stitches 1/4" in from the raw edge all the way around the flag.

Step 6:

Roll a hem at the 1/4" line of stitching, and sew the sides first. Then fold the corners in on the top & bottom, roll the hem at the 1/4" line and stitch a row of stitching along the hem edge.

Step 7:

At the top of the fabric fold the hemmed edge over so that it is just above the embroidered border on the backside. Pin this edge in place. Now run a line of stitching along the hemmed edge.

Step 8:

You have now completed your flag and it is ready to hang. Are you ready to make another?