Welcome, craft lovers! Today, we have an exciting project on our hands – creating a stunning patriotic banner using bandanas. This DIY project is not just incredibly fun, but it’s also a fantastic way to express your love for your country during holidays or any festive occasion!
Jen Goode with 100 Directions is back this month with a fun patriotic bandana banner! She was inspired by my bandanna wreath project, which you can see here.
Making red, white, and blue projects for the Fourth of July is fun and easy. One of my favorite ways to get crafty with patriotic colors is to create a banner using bandanas!
You can customize this banner with your own choice of words, leave out the words all together, or use my ‘God Bless America’ banner letter template. Add some good old-fashioned Patriotic pride to your decor this summer!
How To Make A Patriotic Bandana Banner
I picked up the red and blue bandanas are the local Dollar Tree and the white one I grabbed at Walmart. You can find all kinds of fun colors, so you could make this same simple banner to fit any party theme color combination.
Supplies Needed
Here’s everything you need to gather:
- Red, white, and blue bandanas
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Twine
- Banner letters printable template
- Scissors
- White ribbon
- Printable t-shirt transfers (Or fabric markers and fabric paint)
DIY Patriotic Banner Instructions
Here are step-by-step instructions for creating a patriotic banner using bandanas:
Step 1: Cut the bandanas into strips
Start by cutting each bandana into individual banner pieces. I used half of the red and have of the blue bandanas and cut 12 banner pieces from each. Each little flag is about 4″ by 6″.
Step 2: Add bandanas to twine
Add a line of glue 1/2″ from the top, on the back side, of a banner flag. Place the twine on the glue and fold the top of the fabric down over the twine.
Continue adding banner flags, leaving 1/2-1″ apart and alternating fabric colors.
Note: You could use the banner at this point without any text. Just use it as a fun color accent to your celebration decor.
Step 3: Add lettering
To complete the banner, add text to your banner. There are a few ways for you to do that:
- You can trace the letters from the printable template onto the white bandana using either fabric markers or paint.
- Print the letters onto printable transfer sheets and then iron them onto the white banana.
- Cut out the individual letter flags.
- Glue each letter onto each of your banner flags. I just added glue to the top of the letter flag to apply.
- Add a strip of ribbon to accent and cover any glue lines.
Tips: Optionally, you could use the patriotic letter template, printed on paper, to attach to your banner. This is not weather-friendly… so it’s better to use the fabric options, but if it’s a nice day or you’re decorating inside, the paper is a good option too.
If you have a Cricut machine, you could also cut out the letters using heat transfer vinyl and apply them directly to each banner flag.
Get creative and have fun customizing with your own ideas! I like the rough-cut edges of this type of banner. It’s quick to make and has a fun rustic style!
You could make the banner with the words and then use the remaining bandana fabric to create more banners to decorate your space.
FAQs
If you have questions about making a patriotic banner, I have answers for you! Please leave your question for me in the comments if you don’t see it already answered below.
What kind of fabric should I use?
Bandanas are the perfect material to create this project, as they come in a variety of colors and patterns. You can also find bandana fabric at most craft stores.
How much twine do I need for a banner?
For this project, you will need approximately one yard of twine for each banner.
How can I display the banner?
You have several options for displaying your patriotic banner: You can hang it indoors or outdoors, use a dowel rod and attach it to outdoor posts, or use an adhesive hook to adhere it to a wall.
More craft ideas
If you love this project and want to make more summer crafts, we have those for you! Just follow the links below.
- Patriotic Wreath from Bandannas
- Apron from Bandannas
- Burlap Garden Flag
- Jar Decorations for Summer
- Plus, 50 more quick and easy patriotic craft ideas!
Supplies
- Red white, and blue bandanas
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Twine
- Banner letters printable template
- Scissors
- White ribbon
- Printable t-shirt transfers Or fabric markers and fabric paint
Instructions
- Start by cutting each bandana into individual banner pieces. I used half of the red and have of the blue bandanas and cut 12 banner pieces from each. Each little flag is about 4″ by 6″.
- Add a line of glue 1/2″ from the top, on the back side, of a banner flag. Place the twine on the glue and fold the top of the fabric down over the twine.
- Continue adding banner flags, leaving 1/2-1″ apart and alternating fabric colors.
- To complete the banner, add text to your banner. There are a few ways for you to do that:– You can trace the letters from the printable template onto the white bandana using either fabric markers or paint.– Print the letters onto printable transfer sheets and then iron them onto the white banana.– Cut out the individual letter flags.– Glue each letter onto each of your banner flags. I just added glue to the top of the letter flag to apply.– Add a strip of ribbon to accent and cover any glue lines.
Notes
- You could use the banner at this point without any text. Just use it as a fun color accent to your celebration decor.
- Optionally, you could use the patriotic letter template, printed on paper, to attach to your banner. This is not weather-friendly… so it’s better to use the fabric options, but if it’s a nice day or you’re decorating inside, the paper is a good option too.
- If you have a Cricut machine, you could also cut out the letters using heat transfer vinyl and apply them directly to each banner flag.
This is very cute!
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So very cute! Pinning to share.
So cute! Very versatile too just by using different color bandanas. I came over from the #wonderfulwednesday blog party.
What a fun idea! Using the bandanas makes for such a lively banner.
This is such an easy patriotic banner and I love the use of the bandanas. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday. Pinned.