DIY Football Pennant Tutorial

1 min read September 13, 2026 Lindi Haws
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With football season, parties, and games in full swing, it’s the perfect time to make these DIY Football Pennants for your party decor or to support your child’s team. They look great in any color and are so fun and easy to make! I even had my 10 year old make a few to support our local high school team. Be sure to download the Free "Go Win" Letter Printables here!

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Download the Free "Go Win" Letter Printables here! Print on white paper and cut out the letters/words.

DIY Football Pennant Tutorial step 1
Step
2

Place the cut out letters on the Gigantic Felt Sheets and trace with a black Sharpie Fine Point Marker.

DIY Football Pennant Tutorial step 2
Step
3

Cut out the felt letters.

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Step
4

Hot glue the letters onto the DIY Pennants.

DIY Football Pennant Tutorial step 4
Step
5

Paint the dowels black with a Sponge Brush and let dry. Hot glue the DIY Pennants to the painted dowel.

DIY Football Pennant Tutorial step 5
Step
6

Make sure to check out my Football Viewing Party, DIY Party Favors, and Football Fabric Garland.

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