INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING FIRST EUCHARIST BANNERS

MATERIALS:

Felt burlap or heavy material for banner. 12'" X 20" for felt or 14" X 21 " for a material that may fray. Material for letters and symbols could be cut from iron-on patches to eliminate gluing. Many craft stores sell packages of precut letters. Other items needed may be Elmer's glue (or any white fabric glue), sharp scissors and pins and possibly a sewing machine or needle and thread. Some patterns for letters and some symbols are attached. A dowel and string for hanging will be needed.

FINISHED SIZE OF BANNER SHOULD BE 12" x 18" TO FIT NICELY AT THE END OF THE PEW.

DIRECTIONS:

Buy or cut the fabric. Press.

Turn one end of length over to make a 2" hem. If fabric ravels, it will be necessary to hem sides and also the bottom of length. Hem can be machine stitches or hand sewn.

Make a paper pattern for letters and symbols. Trace on material and cut out. Child's name will be on the banner.

Position words and symbols on banner. Glue in place. Be careful not to glue too heavily or it will seep through. If this happens, blot gently. It will not show when dried. Please let your child work with you on this project. It will be a fun experience.

You will need a dowel and string for hanging.

On the day of your child's First Communion, you will place the banner on the end of the pew where you will find your child's First Eucharist certificate.

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