How to Make a Personalised Initial Banner

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These quirky, personalised initial banners will make a great addition to any gallery wall, and they're the perfect way to bring a little personality to kids' and teens' bedrooms. Celebrate the first letter of their name in style! Hang your banner flag pendant alongside photographs, use it to brighten up a blank wall or decorate your door with this design.

The stitching around your letter can be customised to suit your preference – beginner sewers might prefer a running stitch, more confident crafters might like to try a blanket stitch or an overstitch. To find out how to create more decorative stitches, head over to the Beginners' Stitch Guide.

Top tip: Using a contrast colour thread gives a punchy finish and wonderfully handmade feel!

Project and instructions by Georgia Coote.

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- A printed out letter

Step 1

Start by gathering all of the supplies needed for the project.

Step 2

Print out a letter to the size that you'd like on the banner. Roughly cut out the letter.

Step 3

Pin the printed letter onto the felt and cut out, then pin your fabric letter to the banner.

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Step 4

Sew the letter on to the banner. You will need a good sharp needle as the banner canvas is quite thick. I used a simple stabbing running stitch for the 'A' but you could use a blanket stitch like I did for the 'K'.

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Top Tip

To make the letter stand out more, you can sew a running stitch around the edge of the letter.

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Step 5

The banner is then ready to be hung up in your home!

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