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Roundup: 7 last minute 4th of July sewing crafts

July 1, 2013 by Anne Weaver

The Fourth of July has a way of sneaking up quickly, but that does not mean your handmade decorations, outfits, and party details have to be complicated. These last-minute 4th of July sewing crafts are perfect for adding a quick burst of red, white, and blue to your holiday celebrations without spending days at the sewing machine.

From patriotic fabric bunting and festive table covers to simple accessories and upcycled flag-inspired projects, these easy sewing ideas are great for backyard barbecues, family picnics, parade outfits, porch decorating, and summer entertaining. Most of these projects can be made with fabric scraps, bandanas, ribbon, or supplies you may already have in your sewing room, making them ideal for quick holiday crafting.

Whether you are decorating for Independence Day, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, or simply love classic Americana style, these easy patriotic sewing projects are a fun way to celebrate with handmade charm. Grab your red, white, and blue fabrics and stitch up something festive before the fireworks begin.

The 4th of July is just around the corner, but there’s still time to sneak in a few last-minute sewing crafts.  Here are 7 quick and easy projects to celebrate the red, white, and blue.  Looking for more patriotic sewing patterns? Check these patterns out on Etsy.

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1.  Make DIY Ribbon Flip Flops (tutorial by About a Mom)

2.  Sew a Burlap Flag Banner (project by Uncommon Goods)

3.  Sew a Patriotic Bandana Tablecloth (4th of July project by My Insanity, using this bandana tablecloth tutorial by Aesthetic Nest)

4.  Make a Patriotic Scrappy Fabric Bunting (tutorial by Craftaholics Anonymous)

5.  Sew a Monogrammed Flag Tee (tutorial by Random Thoughts of a Supermom)

6.  Sew a 4th of July Bandana Top for yourself – or a matching dress for a baby girl (tutorial by Wine & Glue)

7. Make Patriotic Wands using your ribbon scraps (tutorial by Buggy and Buddy)

Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out. 

We also have 100’s of 4th of July Patriotic crafts and 4th of July recipes too.

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Comments

  1. Lisa @ Wine & Glue says

    July 1, 2013 at 12:24 pm

    Thanks so much for featuring my bandana wear!!

  2. Trish @ Uncommon Designs says

    July 1, 2013 at 7:30 pm

    What a great group of projects! Thanks so much for including our flag banner! Happy Fourth of July!

    Take care,

    Trish

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