Monday, January 2, 2012

Hand-Made Fabric Flowers: Easy Craft Tutorial


These fabric flowers are so simple and easy to make. You can put one together in just a couple minutes with supplies that (if you're already a crafter) you're likely to have around!  Here's how to get started:

First, you need scrap of synthetic silky fabric.  Cut 2 or more circles in descending sizes.  I made patterns from a few different pieces of glassware I had in my cupboard.

 

Snip a few triangles out of the circle to make petals.  Don't worry about being precise, these look better with unique irregularities.

 

This next step gives your flower a realistic appearance, and heat-seals the edges to prevent fraying.  Use a small candle flame (very carefully), slowly turning your fabric flower to expose the raw edges to the heat.  Watch your scrap of fabric turn into a gorgeous flower!

 

Layer your finished pieces together...

 

...then attach your layers with a bead or button sewn in the center.


Here's what my finished product looks like:
 

Use them for all kinds of crafts... I love how they look on my sweet baby shoes, and on this lovely little lady's elastic headband!  The possibilities are endless.


Well, what do you think?  Leave your comments below, thank you!

2 comments:

  1. Love this look and what an easy way to do it!! Thanks so much for sharing!!

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