How to sew simple fabric flowers
Learn how to sew fabric flowers to embellish any clothing item. Super quick to make and you’ll be the fashion talk around around the neighborhood. Here’s an easy DIY fabric flowers tutorial to make a bunch of simple fabric flowers for your sewing items such as hair accessories.
If you were looking for a fun and creative way to add a touch of beauty to your home décor, clothing or accessories, in this tutorial I will teach you how to sew fabric flowers in the easiest and simplest way! These cute DIY fabric flowers are perfect as a hair accessory, brooch, or even to decorate your favorite bag.
This project only took about 5 minutes to make and it’s a great way to use some fabric scraps you might not be able to use in other projects as they are too small. A fabric flower is also an adorable way to add life to an old, boring clothing item, a headband, a fabric belt or even a bracelet etc., the possibilities are endless! I’m even considering adding one to one of my handmade bags soon.
How to sew fabric flowers
Materials:
- scraps of batting (or white fleece or felt), red lace and tulle
- pinking shears
- matching thread
- needle
- scissors
Directions:
- Using your pinking shears, cut a circle from the white piece of batting and 2 or more circles of a similar size from the tulle.
- Cut 2 smaller circles from the red lace and several circles from the tulle (I cut 4 but the more you use, the fluffier the flower), of the same size as the lace circles.
- Cut a tiny circle from the red lace
- Fold the smaller tulle circles in half, then fold again in half
- Stitch at the base to keep the layers together and form a small flower, then open the flower and fluff the tulle
- Place all circles on top of each other, all right side facing up, as follows: batting, then lace, then tulle, then the tiny red lace circle.
- Stitch in place, fluff the tulle and you’re done!
- Use to beautify any clothing item. I used this particular flower to make this pretty red lace headband for my daughter along with a second white headband, tutorial which you can find here.
- You can add a button in the middle if you like.
Tips for choosing fabric
Choosing the right fabric is very important in creating beautiful fabric flowers. Some fabrics hold their shape better than others, while some are more delicate and require extra care when sewing. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when choosing your fabric:
- Lightweight fabrics such as cotton, silk or chiffon work best for creating delicate and flowy flowers.
- Stiffer fabrics like linen or canvas can be used to create more structured and textured flowers.
- Stretchy fabrics like jersey or knit may not work well for this project as they might result in misshapen flowers.
- Consider the color and pattern of your fabric. Solid colored fabrics will showcase the texture of the flower better, while patterned fabrics can add a unique touch to your creation.
More sewing projects you will enjoy:
- Little girls peasant blouse pattern
- A line dress pattern for girls
- Pillowcase dress for girls with size chart
- Singed fabric flowers for hair pins
- Quick to sew yo-yo flowers
How to sew fabric flowers
Materials
- scraps of batting or white fleece or felt
- scraps of red lace
- scraps of tulle
- matching thread
Tools
- scissors
Instructions
- Using your pinking shears, cut a circle from the white piece of batting and 2 or more circles of a similar size from the tulle.
- Cut 2 smaller circles from the red lace and several circles from the tulle (I cut 4 but the more you use, the fluffier the flower), of the same size as the lace circles.
- Cut a tiny circle from the red lace
- Fold the smaller tulle circles in half, then fold again in half
- Stitch at the base to keep the layers together and form a small flower, then open the flower and fluff the tulle
- Place all circles on top of each other, all right side facing up, as follows: batting, then lace, then tulle, then the tiny red lace circle.
- Stitch in place, fluff the tulle and you're done!
- You can add a button in the middle if you like.
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