I've received a few emails lately asking how I make the fabric flowers that I like to put on... almost everything! They've become a bit of a signature touch for Speckled Egg. The original inspiration came from
this book, where they are used to decorate
Temari Balls. I've adapted the idea a bit to suit. So here is my first ever tutorial!
Cut 5 circles. Exact diameter is not particularly important but I'd say about 2 to 2.5
cms. A thin cotton fabric works well, but I've used satin and a few others as well, just play around a bit. If using a thicker fabric, make your circles bigger and use a strong thread. Also-it doesn't matter if one of the circles has a bit of a wonky edge or some
selvedge showing, this is part of what makes this such a great project for using up your scraps.
Fold circle in half, making sure your wonky bit (here a bit of
selvedge) is on one side. Then fold your circle in half again.
A couple of stitches along the bottom edge.
Pull the stitches tight.
Repeat with the other circles. These are your petals.
Join the first and the last petals together.
There is your flower! Now choose something to sew onto the centre.
I chose a button this time, but in the past I've used sequins and beads, a circle of fabric covered cardboard, a circle of felt blanket-stitched around the edge...
These are great for adding a three-dimensional touch to embroidery, for sewing onto dresses or baby shoes, as fridge magnets, in your hair, on your bag... I'd love to see how you use them. Enjoy!
Cut 5 circles. Exact diameter is not particularly important but I'd say about 2 to 2.5cms. A thin cotton fabric works well, but I've used satin and a few others as well, just play around a bit. If using a thicker fabric, make your circles bigger and use a strong thread. Also-it doesn't matter if one of the circles has a bit of a wonky edge or some selvedge showing, this is part of what makes this such a great project for using up your scraps.
Fold circle in half, making sure your wonky bit (here a bit of selvedge) is on one side. Then fold your circle in half again.
A couple of stitches along the bottom edge.
Repeat with the other circles. These are your petals.
Join the first and the last petals together.
There is your flower! Now choose something to sew onto the centre.
I chose a button this time, but in the past I've used sequins and beads, a circle of fabric covered cardboard, a circle of felt blanket-stitched around the edge...
These are great for adding a three-dimensional touch to embroidery, for sewing onto dresses or baby shoes, as fridge magnets, in your hair, on your bag... I'd love to see how you use them. Enjoy!
They are gorgeous - fantastic tutorial and very cheery on such a sniffley day!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the brilliant tutorial, I feel lots of flowers coming up!
ReplyDeleteNot sure my boys would appreciate me decorating their clothes though :0) I feel some fridge magnets coming up ooh or decorations for birthday presents.
Thank you for the tutorial! I'm new to your blog, and it's wonderful! I was just admiring your post about stripes, I'm a big fan of stripes too. It's strange to think you're in winter, while we're in Summer here. I'll definitely be back to look at your blog, it's just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove Vanessa x (do you mind if i knit)
So interesting - thx for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI've just been googling for tutorials on fabric flowers and yours is just what I was hoping to find ......... I shall be making some soon. Thanks for sharing!
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