Sewing a set of flags isn’t that difficult, but knowing where to put the cords and how to sew them in place without breaking a lot of needles can be challenging.
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This is just one way to sew a set of flags. Most flagmakers have their own style, their own quirks, and their own preferences for creating and weighting flags. I encourage you to experiemtn and find what works best for you.
Regarded by many in the flagging community as a rite of passage, many new flaggers are intimidated by the ritual behind making their first set of flags. Traditionally, techniques are passed from parent (experienced “flag Daddy” or “flag Mommy”) to child. The process can be as simple or complex as the artist chooses. The varying degrees of creativity intrinsic to each set of flags is one reason flag making has been so mysterious yet rewarding.
