quiltwoman

I am toying with the idea of helping out the kids ball team w/ some flags. Their logo is tough--it's a Villian. Looks more like a Dracula without fangs. I thought it might do an okay applique. Anyone ever used flag material (I'm guessing nylon??) before??

It would not have to be weather-resistant and would only be at the field for the home ball games.

TIA,
Julie

jamsbuying

How big do you plan the flag? I made a soccer banner on time.... Learned a lot!

quiltwoman

of fabric did you use?

Thanks,
Julie

jamsbuying

I used a canvas weight nylon/cotton fabric. It was pretty heavy and not knowing a thing about making banners and just jumping right in...I didn't use any type of fabric where air could flow through. We had a hard time keeping the banner from falling over :lol: Live and learn! I should have inserted an open weave (net??) strips or something where air could get through. The banner was probably 40" X 60" or so. I did do a large dolphin applique along with name of the team. It was cute but not at all practical.

Madelyn

That's interesting. I've never thought of a flag having to let the air flow through. What type of material are the regular national flags made from?

Madelyn

jamsbuying

I've no idea, however flags pretty much "flop" around. I'm not sure air can flow through them.

Shadow Dancer

Flags are made from a nylon/canvas type fabric that can hold up against the elements. My neighbor with the blue camels has one flying in his front yard, I should go take it down and look at the label... LOL

Melissa

I've appliqued a flag. We used a nylon material (I don't remember too much about it because it was during my college days :oops: ) I do remember it was VERY slippery and the fabric kept sliding even though we had it pinned pretty well. It turned out really pretty though. It took a lot of patience!

MissTreated

I have made several flags. I use ripstop nylon. It works very well, and is fairly colorfast. The fabric is light weight and flutters nicely. If the fabric is too heavy, the flag won't "furl."

M