How to Design a Garden Flag

Flowers are not the only way to bring color and design into the garden Flags are a clever way to decorate a garden for any occasion.

Signal the arrival of each season with a beautiful flag or show support for your country or your alma mater with patriotic and college flags.

Animal flags are very popular as well; display a flag with a picture of wildlife or your favorite breed.

Whether you hang them from a flagpole, attach then to the mailbox or attach a bracket to the wall to display your flags, show your garden flags with pride. Garden flags also make great gifts for everyone!

Step1
Look at garden flags to get an idea of different designs that are out there. You may find them at garden stores, big box stores or even at kiosks at the mall. Several are sold online by various retailers, such as Amazon and eWind Designs.
Step2
Start drawing a design on paper. The design should be as complicated as your abilities allow. Since you will be appliquéing the design to the flag, you might want to consider a more simple design for your first attempt.
Step3
Choose the colors for your design, then head on down to your local fabric store. A garden flag, since it will be outside, should be made of a weather-resistant fabric like polyester. Ask a person at the fabric store for some ideas. Be aware that over time, the colors will inevitably fade in the sun.
Step4
Make a pattern for your garden flag by cutting out the various pieces of your design. You'll have what looks like smooth puzzle pieces. Make sure to add a ½ seam allowance to every puzzle piece.
Step5
Cut out the puzzle pieces and press them with your iron so that the seam allowance is tucked under. This will lengthen the life of the appliquéd pieces by keeping the fabric edges from fraying.
Step6
Prepare your flag by finishing the edges. Fold them over and sew them in place. Decide where you wish to have your flag pole inserted into the flag, and create an opening for it by folding the fabric over and sewing it in place. Leave a little sleeve in which the flag pole can be inserted. Finishing the edges is important for it lengthens the life of your garden flag by keeping the edges of the fabric from fraying.
Step7
Start laying the various puzzle pieces on your flag and pinning them in place. Sew them to the flag either by hand or with your machine.
Step8
Hang your garden flag in a prominent place in your garden.