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Directions:
1. Cut a 2” border around the banner shape. This is easiest to achieve with a clear quilting ruler and rotary blade.
2. While optional, I recommend stitching along the raw cut edges of the fabric to prevent fraying. You can utilize a serger/overlocking sewing machine, or simply sew a zigzag stitch with 1/4” allowance and then then trim the fabric as close as possible without cutting into the stitches.
3. Fold and press* a 1/2” hem, secure with fabric clips (preferable) or pins and then secure in place with a straight stitch using a 1/4” allowance. Execute one edge at a time, completing the long left and right sides first, the top edge second and finally the two angled bottom edges. *If using Recycled Canvas be certain to use the synthetic setting on your iron.
4. Press finished edges and install 3/8” (10mm) grommets in the two top corners of the banner. Handheld grommet punching tools and grommets are inexpensive and easily accessible online. Alternately, you could sew a pole pocket along the top edge and hang the banner from a wood dowel.
You can also find complete instructions, additional info and process photos here: http://robert-mahar.com/old-school-diy-pennant-banners/
message.
Directions:
1. Cut a 2” border around the banner shape. This is easiest to achieve with a clear quilting ruler and rotary blade.
2. While optional, I recommend stitching along the raw cut edges of the fabric to prevent fraying. You can utilize a serger/overlocking sewing machine, or simply sew a zigzag stitch with 1/4” allowance and then then trim the fabric as close as possible without cutting into the stitches.
3. Fold and press* a 1/2” hem, secure with fabric clips (preferable) or pins and then secure in place with a straight stitch using a 1/4” allowance. Execute one edge at a time, completing the long left and right sides first, the top edge second and finally the two angled bottom edges. *If using Recycled Canvas be certain to use the synthetic setting on your iron.
4. Press finished edges and install 3/8” (10mm) grommets in the two top corners of the banner. Handheld grommet punching tools and grommets are inexpensive and easily accessible online. Alternately, you could sew a pole pocket along the top edge and hang the banner from a wood dowel.
You can also find complete instructions, additional info and process photos here: http://robert-mahar.com/old-school-diy-pennant-banners/
