A unique way to display Cubscout badges and belt loops! Make an arrow of light banner!
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Cub Scout Arrow of Light Display Flag
Both of my boys have moved up from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. We wanted a way to display their achievements so we made each an Arrow of Light display flag! I love how they turned out and look so neat in their bedroom.
My husband worked with them to create the wooden portion on the top and I created the banner/flag to display their belt loops and badges.
How To Make a Cub Scout Arrow of Light Display Banner
Items Needed
- Neckerchief (I used the Webelos one)
- Fabric for the backing
- Thread
- Scissors
- Sewing Machine
- Cubscout belt loops and badges
- Hot glue (optional if you'd prefer to glue the badges on vs. sew)
- 1" wide ribbon
Step 1: Cut a 3" strip of fabric of fabric off of the neckerchief to use for making loops (you'll need 3 loops for the arrow to slide into).
Step 2: Cut the neckerchief into a banner shape (cut a triangle off of each bottom corner). Cut the backing fabric into the same shape.
Step 3: Fold the strip for the loops in half with the wrong side of the fabric on the outside. Sew the side seam. Turn the fabric tube right side out and press. Cut into 3 pieces. Fold each piece in half and pin them to the backing fabric with raw edges lining up with the edge of the banner.
Step 4: Place the neckerchief piece on top, right side down. Pin edges then sew around the entire edge, leaving a space to turn it right-side-out.
Step 5: Turn the banner right side out. Fold over the edges of the opening and pin to secure.
Step 6: Top stitch around the entire banner (⅛"-¼"), sewing the opening as you go.
Step 7: String the belt loops onto a piece of ribbon. Sew the ribbon onto the banner on each side, folding the edge of the ribbon over to the back of the banner and stitching it into place. If the ribbon is drooping in the center because of the weight of the loops you can sew it in the center of the banner as well.
Step 8: Stitch or glue the badges onto the banner and add any Cubscout pins that you have.
Step 9: Slide an arrow through the loops and proudly display your Arrow of Light banner!
Laura Clark says
Hey Brandy! Did you have a tutorial for how you made this cute banner? I have put off making my sons for too long but still want to do it
Brandy says
Hi Laura! I just looked at the post and am not sure what happened to it! It used to have more than just an image. So strange. I don't have a full-on tutorial, but I'll try to add some verbiage to the post again. It's been so long it'll be hard to remember exactly how I did it!
Laura Clark says
Thank you! Yes…. It has been a little while 😂 Thank you for anything else you can add ❤️
Brandy says
I updated it a bit!
Valerie says
I. Like this idea. I am curious about whether you got new patches or took them all off the shirt, (which would be a big task on its own).
Brandy says
Valerie, I removed the patches from the shirt. It didn't take too long with some sharp scissors and a seam ripper 🙂