How to make flag football flags diy

This post is sponsored by Fairfield but the thoughts and opinions are my own. I love this easy to follow flag football flag and belt tutorial. It's really simple to make and perfect for getting kids outside running around. Such a great sewing DIY idea for sports. How to make flag football flags diyLearn how to make flag football flags and belt with this easy to follow tutorial. Made with Oly*Fun cloth these belts are great for outdoor play. You can also make them from several different colors for your team.  These are an easy sew and you can adjust the size for the age group (obviously the flags on my little model are a tad long).

You will Need:

1 Craft Pack of Orange (or any color you desire) Oly*Fun Cloth

1 Craft Pack of White  Oly*Fun Cloth

2 1.5 inch D rings per a belt

Sew on Velcro

Sewing Essentials (pins, scissors, etc.)

How to make flag football flags DIY

Step 1 – Cut out pieces, begin to sew

From the white cloth cut the pieces of the belt.  Cut 2 strips that are 3.5 inches wide by 20 inches.

From the orange cut 3 strips that are 7 by 20 inches.

Cut 3, 1 inch sections of hook and loop

Step 2 – Make the belt

Using a .25 inch seam allowance sew each of the strips end to end to make a long belt.

Fold the belt in half and sew together.

Turn right side out.

Top stitch along both sides

Loop one end through  the two d rings and sew on

Step 3 – Make the Flags

Fold the strip of cloth in half lengthwise.  sew together using a .25 inch seam allowance.

Turn right side out.

Top stitch either side.

Sew on the loop at the top of the flag and sew hook 5 inches down on the flag (just loop it around the belt to get placement).

I love this easy to follow flag football flag and belt tutorial. It's really simple to make and perfect for getting kids outside running around. Such a great sewing DIY idea for sports. How to make flag football flags diy