Confession. I may be a hoarder. Every year or so I help my hubby clean out his closet. He wears his jeans ’til they’re frayed and so faded that I hate to donate them to Goodwill! But I still can’t bring myself to throw them away. So I stash them away in my studio closet along with all the other fabric I’m hoarding storing.
Several years ago I started making these patriotic denim pennants out of the jeans. Each triangle is a little different. I just tried to use up my scraps of red, white, and blue fabric, seam binding, and buttons.
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How to Make a 4th of July Banner
First, I cut the jeans into 6.5″ x 9″ triangles and sewed a straight stitch about 1/4″ from the edges. (To get them all exactly the same shape I played around with some newspaper patterns until I got the size and shape I wanted.) I snipped up to that stitch about 1/2″ apart all around the two long edges.
After sewing the seam binding to the short edge, I washed them all. That gave the edges their nice, soft frayed look.
Then came the fun part of decorating each one with all my little scraps. After that, I just tied them together. The fact that they’re each separate makes them adjustable for any space!
And to make it even better, Somerset Holidays & Celebrations published my little project!
More DIY 4th of July Craft Projects
If you enjoyed this 4th of July banner, check out these red, white, and blue DIY projects, too!
- Red, White, and Blue Picnic Caddy
- Patriotic Blocks
- Patriotic Bandana Wreath
- 15 Patriotic Ways to Use Mason Jars
- My Patriotic Tree
‘Til the next project,
Ann @ Duct Tape and Denim
Originally published on May 3, 2017. Featured on Red, White, and Blue Summer Fun.
janet trieschman says
I really like the look of the denim for the pendants.
Dana Joy says
What a great way to use up your denim. I think it’s brilliant. Great blog hop too.
Dee says
I love using old denim for projects. So much potential. Good job! So cute!
Xoxo
Dee
Erlene says
Thanks for sharing your tutorial. Now I have an idea to use old denim jeans.
ducttapeanddenim says
Thanks, ladies! Glad to meet you and be able to share my projects!
Katrin says
I gave away old jeans the other day, what was I thinking? I couldn’t think of anything obviously, but now I wish I hadn’t cause a banner would have been so cool! Love this!!!
JaneEllen says
Love look of edges on these flags, so different but very eye catching to me. Love rustic look. These flags could be used for several garlands just supply the idea. Now where are those old jeans I kept?
Have great weekend Saved for summer
Nikki Gwin says
This is fabulous! I want one and NOW!
🙂 gwingal
T'onna | Sew Crafty Crochet says
I love your patriotic denim banner I love a good denim craft, and this is a great one! I’d love for you to share this (and any other red, white, and blue creations) at the Celebrate the USA Link Party I’m cohosting with several of my blogging friends. I hope to see you there!!
http://www.sewcraftycrochet.com/2017/06/celebrate-usa-link-party-2017.html
Linda Badurek says
I love these cute pennants! How long are your seam binding strips so that they tie together so perfectly?
Thank you for sharing this. I’d wondered how you got them to fray so well. What a clever way to do it!
Kathy A says
I don’t know why I haven’t thought of using denim for a banner yet; I have several pairs I can donate to the cause. The back pockets would make great “flags”, too!