Summer is here at last and that means all sorts of parades, barbeques and picnics. And since Fourth of July falls right in the middle of all that summer fun, you know you’ll be needing some flags! The problem is that flags, whether they are new or pulled out of that summer fun storage bin, tend to be a little droopy on a breezeless day. Give your flags some oomph and keep them waving all day long with this little trick.

Difficultly level: Easy
Time required: 10 minutes plus dry time

Things you’ll need:
Fabric Flags
Flat surface and various curved things like pencils or rolling pins
Fabric Stiffener

Things to do:
1. Soak the fabric of your flag well with Fabric Stiffener. You don’t want it dripping but you want it nice and damp.

2. Lay your flag out on the flat surface to dry. Here’s where you can get creative with the shape that your flag will wave in! For a straight out flag, simply lay the flag fabric flat. For a lightly waving flag, slip a rolling pin under the center to create a gentle swell. For some wild flapping use pencils or knitting needles to form multiple U shapes in the flag.


3. Allow the flags to dry then remove your shaping tools and wave away!