To make the flowers take a length of ribbon ...around 35cm is a good length to start with.. the longer the ribbon the more petals you will have. Stitch along the length of the ribbon diagonally, the spaces between the the peaks are roughly 4-5 cm, use a fairly long stitch.
Carefully pull up one of the threads to gather the ribbon, do this quite tightly and evenly.Use the thread to stitch the bottom of each petal together, this will pull the flower together, securely fasten off the thread, tuck the ends of the ribbon behind the flower and secure with a few stitches.
To make the stamens for the ivory flower simply tie knots at intervals in some seam binding, snip next to the knot as closely as possible....stitch to the centre of the flower before adding your buttons.
10 comments:
The flowers are gorgeous Effie. What a clever idea. I must try this.
Dito above. That creamy white flower is so gorgeous.They would look great on a hat or a hair slide, or a brooch.
So pretty
these are so beautiful !
Effie, they are beautiful
They are beautiful, Effie.
Thanks so much for the tutorial on your gorgeous flowers - must have a go at this, they look brilliant.
Fab flowers Effie, and so simple to make too !! They are so effective.
fabulous flowers Effie
What a great idea, thanks for sharing :)
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