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This project checks a lot of boxes for me. ✓ reusable birthday décor ✓ beginner friendly sewing ✓ scrap and stash friendly ✓ customizable for names, ages, holidays, and celebrations ✓ one of those projects that can quietly become part of your family's traditions I used the beautiful Twilight Serenade collection by Benartex for this version because I wanted lots of color, personality, and playful prints that felt celebration-worthy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69efc2e232640271e85cbb5d/5bbc5513-f013-426c-af6b-b9ff814962be/SAM_1740.jpg Blog - DIY Fabric Birthday Banner (Free Pattern!) - Here’s What You'll Need Fabric scraps or fat quarters - I used one distinct fabric pattern for each flag(13 total FQs). Coordinating solid fabric for letters. Amount depends on length of word/phrase you are spelling. I used about 1/8 yard for 13 letters. Fusible web / appliqué adhesive / fabric glue Bias tape - I used double fold bias tape, and recommend at least 4 yards. Coordinating thread Sewing machine Scissors or rotary cutter Printable templates Erasable fabric marking pen/tool Wonder clips or pins Point turner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69efc2e232640271e85cbb5d/0a3ffdb9-5d21-4ffd-bb39-2addcd89f10d/SAM_1744.jpg Blog - DIY Fabric Birthday Banner (Free Pattern!) - Step 1: Print & Cut Your Templates Start by printing your banner flag and letter templates. Make sure your printer settings are set to 100% scale or actual size. Using your chosen fabrics, cut out your banner flags. You’ll need two fabric pieces for each completed flag. For example, if you’re spelling HAPPY BIRTHDAY, you’ll need 13 pairs of banner flags prepared. I highly recommend batching all of your cutting first. It makes the assembly process much smoother. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69efc2e232640271e85cbb5d/8c40cebd-e7a6-4a5f-ada6-90d467b176d2/SAM_1745.jpg Blog - DIY Fabric Birthday Banner (Free Pattern!) - Step 2: Prepare Your Letters This step has a couple different ways to go depending on your preferred method: using fusible web or skipping it altogether. Option 1: Using Fusible Web Trace your letters onto the paper side of your fusible web. Remember to mirror your letters while tracing. Once traced, fuse them to the wrong side (usually the back) of your chosen fabric according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Cut out your letters, but don’t peel the backing just yet. Option 2: No Fusible Web (This is the method I used!) Trace your letters directly onto the right side (usually the front) of your chosen fabric. No need to mirror your letters for this method. Once traced, carefully cut out your letters. That’s it. Simple and straightforward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69efc2e232640271e85cbb5d/1ee217d2-4826-448e-b6a9-0a5f0176e63d/SAM_1750.jpg Blog - DIY Fabric Birthday Banner (Free Pattern!) - Step 3: Center Letters on Each Flag Fold each flag in half lengthwise and gently press to create a center crease. Repeat this step with each letter as well. Using a ruler, measure 2” down from the top of each flag. Place your letter onto the flag, matching the center crease of the letter with the center crease of the flag. If you used fusible web, now’s the time to remove the backing paper and fuse the letter in place with your iron. If you traced your letters directly onto the fabric like I did, you can pin your letters or use a glue stick to baste them before stitching. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69efc2e232640271e85cbb5d/2b23d7f1-45bb-4e4f-adaf-5f08778d3a53/SAM_1754.jpg Blog - DIY Fabric Birthday Banner (Free Pattern!) - Step 4: Stitch Your Appliqué Letters Using your favorite appliqué stitch, sew each letter onto one piece of each flag only. Important: Do not stitch your letters onto both pieces of the flag pair. You’ll be assembling the back piece later. On my Janome MC 6550, I used a simple narrow zigzag stitch with a 3.5 width and 1.0 length. I stitched around each letter twice for extra security and a slightly bolder finished look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69efc2e232640271e85cbb5d/bf541ce3-fc4b-4e60-811a-4aad2215e08d/SAM_1761.jpg Blog - DIY Fabric Birthday Banner (Free Pattern!) - Step 5: Assemble Each Flag Place both pieces of each flag right sides together. Pin or clip in place if needed. Using a straight stitch, sew 1/2” around the perimeter, leaving the top of the flag open. I like to use a slightly shorter stitch length here, around 1.5-1.8. Trim your seam allowance down to about 1/8” from the stitch line. Turn your flag right side out through the top opening. Optional: Use a pencil, chopstick, point turner, or similar tool to help push those corners out nice and pointy. Give your flag a good press to flatten everything out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/69efc2e232640271e85cbb5d/873e5e7c-2127-4543-af0f-50a4e654dfca/SAM_1770.jpg Blog - DIY Fabric Birthday Banner (Free Pattern!) - Step 6: Finish your banner…finally! Using about 4–5 yards of bias tape, find the center of the tape by folding the full length in half. Pro tip: The longer your bias tape, the more wiggle room you’ll have later for hanging your banner. You can always cut off any excess, if you wish. Next, find the middle letter flag of your phrase. 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