Banner: The banner should be 30" wide by 45" long with a 3" rod pocket at the top. Color and design are each branch's choice. The branch name should be part of the design. You may use any fabric you choose. Felt is easiest to work with because it doesn't have to be hemmed and the banner can be put together with glue. You may have a greater selection of colors in other fabrics, but be sure to allow for seam allowances for materials that need to be finished.
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Pole: The flag pole should be 6 feet long, notched at the top on opposing sides to hold the cord. You may purchase a flag pole from Michael's Craft Store for $12.99 * or use 1/2" PVC pipe cut to 6'. |
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Rod: You will need a 36" rod to put through the rod pocket. You may use a small dowel, an attractive tree branch, a piece of 1/2" PVC pipe or purchase a rod.
Flag Stand: You may purchase one ($8.99-$12.99* from Michael's Craft Store), borrow one, or make a simple one, using a 3-pound coffee can, a small sack of Quikrete, and a piece of 3/4" PVC pipe. Put your branch name on your flag stand, discreetly in the back, for identification purposes. [If you need instructions for the coffee can/Quickrete/PVC stand, please contact the coordinator.]
Cord: You will need 1 1/4 yards of a decorative cord (available at drapery or fabric store) to hang the banner from the flag pole. Insert the rod into the rod pocket and tie the cord to the ends of the rod, near the outside edges of the banner, so the highest point of the cord is 2" above the banner. You may want to cut grooves into the rod so the cord won't slip. Let the ends of the cord hand down from the rod and knot the ends.
