Attach the blue section to the 34.5" stripes. Using blue thread on the top and invisible thread or white thread in the bobbin. Trim the strip section of the seam allowance. Fold under the blue seam allowance and stitch down.
Join the 60" stripes to the blue and striped section. Create the flat felled seam by timing the white seam allowance and change your machine thread to correspond with where you are sewing.
Hem the three outer edges by folding under 1/4" and 1/4" again. Stitch the hem down with invisible thread or red thread.
Fold under 1/4" on each 4" end of the 33" by 4" white strip. Fold the strip in half lengthwise and fold each edge into the middle. Sandwich the raw edge of the flag inside the folded strip and stitch it into place. Place another row of stitching 1/4" inside from the original stitching for extra strength.
Place the grommets on the white band at the top and at the bottom, according to the grommet directions.
Hang your flag proudly and be sure to read more about the American flag in the links provided.
