This post is sponsored by Fairfield but the thoughts and opinions are my own. Learn 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).