1. Have a look at the flag proportions. The ratio that the American flag follows is typically 10:19. Keep in mind the length and the breadth of the...

2. Draw a rectangle. This rectangular outline will be divided into 13 stripes, each of the same height. To make it easier, round your measurements....

3. Measure and mark out the locations of the stripes. Place a ruler along the right side of the flag and make 12 dashes to divide the 13 stripes. Y...

4. Join the dashes for the bottom stripes. Draw 6 lines to join both sides of the dashes for the lower 6 stripes.

5. Mark out the canton. This rectangle is at the top left corner of the flag. Its height equals the height of the top 7 stripes. The width is 2/5 o...

6. Complete the stripes. To fill in the stripes for the empty top right-hand side, measure 6 dashes to the canton's right side and draw the stripes.

7. Make guidelines for the stars in the canton. Mark out a grid lightly in pencil to ensure you form well-aligned stars. The grid will have 9 rows...

8. Draw the stars. Draw five-pointed stars in alternate boxes of the grid. The sequence of the stars alternates between 6 and 5, beginning with 6 i...

9. Color the flag. Per the CAUS Standard Color Reference of America, 10th edition, the colors on the American flag are the Old Glory Blue, White an...

1. Draw the pole at an angle.

2. Attach the first flag fold shape.

3. Add the second flag fold shape.

4. Add the third flag fold shape.

5. Draw 6 lines on the first fold shape.

6. Add 12 lines on the second fold.

7. Draw 12 lines on the last fold shape.

8. Add 50 stars (or as many as you can!) in the top corner.

9. Trace with a marker and color.