DIY Farmhouse Patriotic Garland Tutorial

This DIY fabric American Flag garland is a fun and easy way to decorate for all these summer patriotic holidays from memorial day to labor day.  I love its farmhouse look!

This DIY project is completely no-sew, so you won’t need a needle, thread, or sewing machine. 

Our video tutorial and step-by-step guide on how to make this fabric patriotic flag rag garland is a nice way to make a cheerful Americana decoration for your home; it's the perfect statement piece for your mantel, wall, window,  entryway, staircase, etc.

All you need to create this rustic American flag decor is some fabric, cutting tools and twine or cord.

The entire project from fabric cutting to displaying can be completed in about an hour.  It’ll take longer to go to the store to purchase the supplies than it will to do this entire DIY.  However, to minimize and not waste your time, at the end of this post are links for purchasing everything needed for this craft.

Besides this Americana decor, our Patriotic Farmhouse Rag Wreath is a fun, popular and festive decorative way to celebrate freedom in the USA.  See even more patriotic decor crafts to make here!

For all the visual learners, watch the DIY fabric flag garland video first and then follow the easy step-by-step written tutorial below. 

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INSTRUCTIONS for making the patriotic garland :

STEP 1: gather supplies

Gather your supplies. 

I visited my local Joann's and found the perfect fabric that would reflect the American flag - a 1/2 yard of blue fabric with stars and 1 yard of the red & white striped fabric.  

The cord used was a macrame cord found at Dollar Tree.  Use whatever cord you have on hand or purchase cord or twine.

A rotary cutter, cutting mat and quilter's ruler will make cutting quick.  However, if you don't have these sewing tools you can still do this project by cutting the fabric with a scissor.

A fabric scissor is also necessary to complete this project.

STEP 2: cut fabric strips for the flag garland

After gathering all the supplies, the next step is to cut the fabric.  You can use scissors, pinking shears or a rotary cutter. Using a rotary cutter is a time saver.

If the fabric is not already folded in half, do so by folding the fabric with selvage edges together.

Cut the fabric into 2" wide strips.

Cut off the selvage.  The selvage is the finished edge of the fabric with writing on it.

With the scissor, cut the strips in half on the fold line. Cut all the fabric.

The finished strips should be approximately 22" long x 2" wide.

If you're using 1/2 yard of blue fabric you should have 18 strips.  1 yard of the other fabric should produce 36 strips.

STEP 3: Attach strips to length of cord

Prepare the cord by forming a loop at the end and tying it into a knot.  You want to create a 1 - 2 inch loop after the knot which will be used to hang the patriotic flag garland.