DIY Scrappy Flag Pillow

July 4th is at the end of the week, which really only means one thing...

Red, White & Blue.
Here is an easy project that you can complete in just a couple hours! ( I originally shared this post at Kleinworth & Co a few weeks ago...)

I came up with this idea for a flag pillow to use up the scraps leftover from a pillow making marathon over Memorial weekend. It turned out so cute, I just knew I needed to share the tutorial with you! Supplies: 

• Scrap Fabric ( red, white and blue )
• sewing machine
• thread (I used RED)
• burlap
• poly fill

 Step 1:
Cut your scraps to the following sizes

2 Red @ 1.5 in x 11 in
1 White @ 1.5 in x 11 in
2 Red @ 1.5 in x 18 in
2 White @ 1.5 in x 18 in

1 Blue @ 4 in x 7 in
( or 4 Blue to equal 4 in x 7 in - I had to do this to get my scraps to work right, but its not necessary)

2 Burlap (or other fabric ) 13 in x 20 inch

Step 2:
Starting with the 3 short strips, lay them out so they alternate red, white and red. Sew your strips WRONG SIDES together with the smallest seam allowance you can manage.

Repeat with 4 long strips.
 *NOTE* When you sew your strips together they may no longer line up evenly with all the other pieces. Just trim everything after sewing so it fits together nicely. Remember - this is a scrappy pillow and isn't meant to be perfect!!

Step 4:
Sew the short side of your 3 Short strips to short side of your BLUE rectangle. (again wrong sides together)

Step 5:
Sew your 4 strips to your piece with the blue rectangle and the 3 short strips.

Step 6:
Iron the flag so all the seams are open - trim excess fabric so your stripes become more defined.

Step 7:
Center your scrappy flag on 1 of your 13" x 20" pieces of burlap. Pin in place.

Step 8:
Using a zig zag or straight stitch sew around the edge of your flag to connect it to burlap.

Step 9: Place your two pieces of burlap Right sides together and sew together leaving a 3 to 4 inch opening on one side. Turn right side out and fill with poly-fill. Sew the opening shut with a slip stitch. When you're all done you'll have this fun Scrappy Flag Pillow!

Mine is the perfect finishing touch to my Americana themed porch swing!

I love how it ties a hodge podge of fabrics together in one pillow!

What do you think!? Will you give it a try?
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial!
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