Featured Fabric: Henry Glass Fabrics Gift of Grateful Praise by Janet Rae Nesbitt

Pattern Design by: Meredith Daniel

Sewn by: Meredith Daniel

Today I get to share one of the easiest sewing projects you can make that can add beauty to your landscape. Springtime is my favorite time of year because the earth awakens with vibrant colors and everything seems to be blooming. So, when I was given the opportunity to write a tutorial for a garden flag to adorn the yard, I was excited. I hope you will love the simplicity of this project and perhaps will make one for each season!

Technique: Basic sewing

Skill Level: Beginner

Finished Size: 13.5” x 17.5” (34.29cm x 43.18cm)

Fabric Requirements:

Two cuts of fabric each 14” x 18” (35.56cm x 45.72cm). I used:

• 3230-60 Lt Green || Floral Border Stripe
• 3228-35 Orange Multi || Twill Plaid

Additional Recommendations:
Cutting tools, acrylic ruler, coordinating thread

Cutting:

Cut one 14 x 18” rectangle from each of the two fabrics

Instructions:

Begin by placing your two fabrics right sides together. Sew a seam across the top using a 1/4” seam allowance. Press the fabric toward the back fabric (or if there is no “back” you can just press to one side.)

Stitch along the pressed seam with a 1/8” seam allowance.

Fold in half, right sides together again. This time you will be sewing up the three remaining sides. I find it helpful to pin the fabric so I know where to start and stop. We are going to sew this in two seams. The first will begin 1” under the fold at the top, and you will continue sewing down the side until you get 1/4” from the bottom. With your needle down, lift up your presser foot and rotate, then continue sewing until you get to the second pin, and then backstitch. You’ve got to leave about a 3” gap at the bottom for turning, so continue stitching at the third pin, pivot at the corner, and then go up the remaining side until you reach the last pin, 1” from the top fold. See photo for where you should be stitching. It’s much easier to see than to read.

Turn flag right side out through the opening at the bottom of the flag, and give it a good press. Finally, mark a light line 1” from the top with tailors chalk or your proffered marking tool. You will stitch directly on this line and all the way around the sides and bottom to finish your flag.

Way to go! You’re ready to hang your flag. I just love a simple and quick project that yields such a beautiful result!

Fabric Details:
To view the complete Henry Glass Fabrics Grateful Praise by Janet Nesbitt, click here.
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