Fabric flowers make a great addition to any simple shirt. But just as there are many varieties of flowers in nature, fabric flowers are made using very different methods of construction. Here are some of the best fabric flower tutorials from celebrated crafty bloggers.
1. Ribbon and Button Daisies from Hope Studios
Hope Studios
You can turn eight pieces of ribbon and a single button into playful daisies that look great in bunches. Try mixing up your button and ribbon combinations for some interesting bouquets.
2. Frayed Flower from Maize Hutton
Maize Hutton
This simple tutorial will show you how to sitch raw fabric as you roll it to create a fabric flower that can be pinned to any garment. Thanks, Maize!
3. Lots of Petals from Sew Ritzy
Sew Ritzy
This flower has layers of pointed petals to create a water lily look. Stitch the petals individually, lash them together, then use a button to hide your seams.
4. Layered Petals from Wise Craft
Wise Craft
This fabric flower is made from using the provided templates, and cleverly layering them to create a primrose-like flower. There is minimal stitching in this one, and the button in the middle is optional for hiding the few stitches.
5. Messy Rosettes by Grace Violet
Grace Violet
I love this tutorial because it is just so simple and yeilds cute little rosettes from a bunch of 'messy circles'. There is even a little cutie pie model at the end with a design suggestion.
6. No-Sew Rolled Fabric Flower from My Sparkle
Danielle of My Sparkle
Danielle of My Sparkle has taken scrap fabric and breathed new life into it with these rolled fabric roses. The best part is that you don't need to know a stitch of sewing to make them. Just have lots of glue on-hand!
7. Giant Flower from Head Hugger
Head Hugger
These huge flowers are made by cutting out indiviudal petals, then adding embellishments to the center. They are great for hats, as shown, or to turn into large brooches.
8. Realistic Peony Clips from Make it Do
Make it Do
These realistic peony-style fabric flowers are made using a length of ribbon. They would work wonderfully for formal occassions.
9. Fabric Corsage from The Object Project
The Object Project
This simple corsage adds in a couple of leaves for added effect. It is easy and fun enough to create a set for friends, or as Leigh Ann suggests, make one for mom. Moms love fabric and flowers.
10. Organza Flowers from Little Birdie Secrets
Little Birdie Secrets
This romantic fabric flowers use an organza or tulle fabric. The edges are singed with candle wax, and a few beads are thrown into the mix. The result is a dreamy fabric flower.
11. Fabric Yo-Yo Flowers
Debbie Colgrove
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