DIY: Fabric Flower

For my Etsy store, I make a lot of little fabric flowers and I had gotten a request a while back to make a tutorial for one.  I recently got an order, and so I thought I should make the tutorial while I was making the order!

There are many ways to make these types of flowers, but this is the way I do it.  I don't mind if you use my way to make them for private or selling use, but please, if you repost this, please give credit.  Thanks. :)

Tools:

• Satin fabric (make sure it's a flammable fabric like polyester.  You won't need a lot so use remnants or an old scarf, etc.)
• Organza or tulle (optional)
• Scissors
• Needle and thread
• Rhinestones or decorative embellishment
• Pattern circles (I cut mine from the cardboard that comes in a fat quarter.  I sized them from 4" to 1.5".  4", 3.5", 3", 2.5", 2", 1.5"...you should have 6 circles)
• Pen
• Tacky Glue
• Glue gun
• Felt

• Trace the 6 circles on the satin and cut out.

• Cut half inch slits around the circles about an inch apart.

• Light your candle and carefully hold the fabric over the candle to burn the edges.  Hold it at an angle so the edges curl inward.  Do all 6 circles.  If you're using organza or tulle don't burn that!

• Arrange the flowers from biggest to smallest.  Make it as perfect or imperfect as you want.
• Take your needle and thread and sew through all 6 layers right in the middle.

• Use your tacky glue to glue down rhinestones or jewels.  I love tacky glue because it dries clear.

• Fire up your glue gun and get your felt ready.  Cut a circle and a rectangle.
• Glue the circle to the back of the flower.
• For the rectangle glue just the long edges so that there is room in the middle.  I do it like this so that my buyer can slip a clip in there or a headband.  Cool huh?

And now you're finished!  Super cute fabric flower that takes about 30 minutes.  Enjoy and let me know if you tried this. :)