As usual around here in blogland I fall in love with projects and then am disappointed when I see they involve sewing. I know some of you are snickering behind your hands right now…I SEE you and I know who you are…grin…because you know how easy sewing really is. BUT that little machine intimidates me. I do tell myself to get over it and get to sewing but I always seem to come up with an excuse when it’s time to put pedal to the medal…er um I mean floor. The pedal on a sewing machine does go on the floor..right?
Anyhoo…I decided that until I am ready to tackle my “sewing machine obstacle” I was not going to let something like creating some stitches on fabric stop me from making some of the cute projects.
Like pennant banners for instance!
They are just so darn cute, and festive, and cute! And, I wanted one.
They are just so darn cute, and festive, and cute! And, I wanted one.
You might remember a few posts back I shared my no-sew patriotic pillows with you that I made from bandanas I found at Hobby Lobby!
I just love them. I think they are the perfect mix of 4th of Julyish without being too cheesy. They almost look sort of “vintagey” (is that a word Debra?)
There just had to be something else I could make with them! I headed back to pick up a few more of them when I spied a 4th of July pennant banner in the same aisle. This pennant was plastic and really kind of not my taste and it was $14…and only a few feet long! What the thump?! That’s when it hit me. Why not make a pennant out of the bandanas?!
I mean they are already finished on the edges, they are nice and large and at $1.27 each super cheap!
I headed home with 4 more bandanas and got to work on my no sew pennant. Can I just tell you how much I ADORE it! It was just too easy to make…it would be a perfect project to do with a child if you don’t mind them getting a little glue on their fingers.
What you’ll need:
4 Bandanas in coordinating patterns or colors (This makes a 10ft banner with two halves of a bandana left over)
twine
fabric glue (I like to use the kind that dries clear)
twine
fabric glue (I like to use the kind that dries clear)
First you will need to unfold your bandanas and following the crease lines cut them into 4 squares, keeping your cuts as straight and even as possible.
Next lay each square so the finished edge of the bandana is facing up and towards you. This will be the front of the pennant flag.
Then leaving several inches at one end of your twine for hanging, start unraveling your twine and place your first pennant flag where you want it. Open up your square and run a small bead of blue along the crease in the middle of the square and press the twine gently down into the glue.
Then, you will need to run a light bead of glue down the left and right edge of the bottom piece of fabric making sure to place glue in what will be the tip of your pennant flag.
Gently, press you’re the front and back of your fabric together making sure you have a nice tight seal. If there is any fabric from the back overlapping the front piece you can trim it off for a a neater more finished appearance.
Allow glue to dry on each flag for a minute or two so it is set well and flag won’t shift. Then, continue above steps until your pennant banner is as long as you need for displaying.
Drape the pennant wherever you want it displayed
I chose to place mine along my windows on my front porch
I think it really ties in well with the pillows and makes the porch festive for the Fourth!
This is such an easy, fun way to add a little Americana to any space!
Do you decorate for the 4th of July? What are some of your favorite touches? We love your comments! Share them with me!
Thank you for joining me as we begin to decorate the fence for the fourth!
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LOVE this! I am sew-phobic too but this I could handle!
I sew but this project looks so easy and festive why bother! Great job girl. It really does give your porch a festive flare.
Every year I have great plans for the 4th but it never fails to sneak up on me and my plans go out the window!
What an adorable banner! I love how simple it is to make. Have a great holiday!
hugs, Cheryl
I’m right with you on the sewing, it just turns me off and I’m always seeking the easier way to do something.LOL Your banner turned out so adorable and goes so well with your pillows! Great job on it! Love it on your window!
Have a great day!
Rondell
Very cute Heather, I am all about the NO sew projects!! Your front porch looks lovely! Martina
Love it!! Please come and link up for VIF this weekend! xoxo Debra
This is a great quick and easy project. The worst part of sewing, is always getting the machine out! 😉
This is great and easy, I would love to make it for my window on the 4th. of July…hope I can find material to go with the Patriotic mood! You chose such pretty and perfect material, I just love this!
Hope you can visit me, since we’re in the 4th’s mood. Hugs, FABBY
You did a great job. Even though I sew, I love this no-sew version. I’m not always in the mood to deal with bobbins and thread.
We suffer from the same fear – I’m afraid in all my grace I’ll run over my finger. My daughter sometimes questions me if I really have the ability to sew on a button
This is absolutely ADORABLE! And I can’t believe it’s a new sew project!! I’m off to find some cute bandanas, in hopes that my banner turns out as great as yours! Thanks for sharing-love it!!
This is an awesome idea, love it!!!
So adorable and even better that it is no-sew!! 🙂 Happy Fourth of July to you both!!
xoxo
Ooooh, nice idea!! SO quick and easy too – and, most improtantly, utterly gorgeous!! It looks great hung up like that!
Big hugs to both of you,
Sarahxx
You are too darned cute! I soo wish I lived closer. I would come over and you would have tamed that sewing machine in less than an hour! Great job for a None Sewing banner! Love it…is it okay if I SEW my own?xo Diana
As a person who cannot sew, I say Amen…this is too cool, I love it!
Love the banner! I sew but this is way cute. I bet hot glue would work as well. Now, another project to do!
Great idea!! I will have to remember this one for later.
Love these! And the glue! Brilliant idea!
Debbie
Love the idea…. so simple, so easy! It’s perfect!!!
Cute Cute!! I have this thing about sewing…I don’t do it!! But I know how to handle glue! Thanks for sharing!!
Now this is just too cute! It looks so nice and festive on your porch! I have been thinking about tackling a scrapbook paper pennant banner. Surely I can handle that! 🙂 Hope you are having a great week!
i luv luv it, since I don’t have a mantel I have a small hallway table, I use that to decorate then when the holiday is over I donate to Goodwill..
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I was JUST trying to figure out how to make something like this for our wooden fence in the front yard…I DON’T SEW either…and the little machine intimidates me too…so a BIG thank you to you for this idea…now I am off to find some hankys like yours or maybe even just some cute fabric I could cut with pinking sheers. hmmmm. Thank you Heather!!!
OMYGOSH…this is sooo cute and seems easy enuf that even I, the lest crafty person in Blogland, might…I SAY MIGHT…can do it.
Heading for HL and see if they have these. So so cute..thanks so much.
Heather, I am terrified of my sewing machine so this is the perfect project for me! Your no sew banner is wonderful.
xo,
Sherry
great idea and cut porch~
only snickers of collusion because i avoid sewing whenever i can and fabric glue? my bestie…love this hanky banner idea…thanks for sharing at ff!
Heather, that’s a great project!! I don’t sew either, simply because I don’t have a machine. But, I love those bandana’s at hobby lobby, they always have great seasonal ones. You could do that for every season, etc. I think you need a cute little framed printable on that porch table, wink, wink. (See my DIY by design submission #88.)
Sew cute-sorry couldn’t help it. Pennants are one of my favorite things ever and this is such a great idea. I would LOVE it if you would share this idea on my July “It’s a Celebration” link party. Everyone should see this!
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LOVE THE BANNER AND YOUR BEAUTIFUL FRONT PORCH. WISH WE COULD JOIN YOU FOR ICE TEA & A GOOD VISIT.
MOM & DAD
Oh I love me a no-sew project!
Your porch looks A-May Zing!! Love!
xo Becca
Thank you for sharing this! Looks great!!!