If you didn’t know, I have an obsession with all things magical. In fact, LitJoy has a crate that they release twice a year that is based on that obsession. Their Magical Edition crates have been one of my favorite things to receive (sign-up for news on Year 6). But let’s say you *might* be even a little more obsessed. Like, let’s say your book club did a whole retreat based on the Harry Potter series and they pulled a near all-nighter discussing all the books. Everyone dressed like a different character from the Harry Potter series. All the food was Harry Potter inspired. The whole space was decorated in Harry Potter decor and the weekend ended in a search for Horcruxes as part of an extravagant scavenger hunt. That would never happen, right!?!
Well, it did. All of my nerdy Harry Potter fanatics participated in this event (see costume ideas and more here). As part of it, I had the opportunity to make some Hogwarts house flags for the event. Griffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, and Ravenclaw had to be represented. But I couldn’t find large flags that were of the quality I wanted. So I made them. Now you can too!
Here’s what you need:
- 1 yard of each house color fabric – red, blue, yellow, and green (I used fabric from the quilting section of Jo-Ann Fabric. It is cheap without being too thin).
- Thread to match your flags
- Fabric Iron-on Kit with at least 4 transfers (I bought this one)
- Ink Jet printer with color ink
- 4 Wooden dowels (I got 1/2″ diameter ones that were about 36″ long at my local walmart)
- Black craft paint
- Rope or string to tie on the dowel
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Paint the wooden dowels black and set aside to dry.
- Fold your fabric in half (it usually comes this way) and iron it flat so that is is about 24″ wide and 36″ long.
- Cut into the pendant shape (see picture). I used a ruler to measure halfway across the shorter length and then about 12″ up from the bottom and put a dot there. Then I used a ruler and a pencil (you could use a fabric marker) and drew from each bottom corner to the center.
- Turn with right sides together. Sew around the edges with a 1/4″ seam, leaving about a 6″ opening. Snip the tips of the pendant (see this tutorial on making corners). Turn right side out. You might need to use a pointed object (I use closed scissors) to push out the tips. Iron around the edges and the opening so that it matches the seam. Sew it shut right on the edge of the opening.
- Fold the top edge over about 2″ (see photo above). Sew it down to make a pocket to slide the dowel through.
- Print off your Hogwarts House images. I scoured the internet and I found these made by (I can’t find the artist’s name, but if you know who it is, PLEASE let me know to give them credit). Follow the instructions on the iron-on package.
- Slide in the black painted dowel, tie your rope/twine/ribbon and hang!
Hogwarts House Flag – Gryffindor 8.5x11
Hogwarts House Flag – Hufflepuff 8.5x11
Hogwarts House Flag – Ravenclaw 8.5x11
Hogwarts House Flag – Sytherin 8.5x11
I’d love to see your finished projects! If you like Harry Potter-inspired food, check out this yummy butterbeer cupcakes tutorial by our very own Debra. And don’t forget to get on our Harry Potter VIP list for info about our Magical Edition Year 6 crates!
Books=Love
XoXo,
Robin
About the Author: Robin M. King is the author of three young adult novels (Remembrandt Series), devourer of books, and lover of brownie batter and cheesy superhero shows.
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