Easy DIY: How to Make This Beautiful Gem-Centered Fabric Flower, by LittleHandsDIY on YouTube. 2 min 7 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 7 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Press your fabric scraps flat. Cut five or six circles that are all the same size, about 2 to 3 inches across, using a cup or card template and sharp scissors.
Fold one circle in half, then fold it in half again so it forms a quarter-circle wedge. Pin the layers together if they feel loose.
Thread a needle with doubled thread and tie a knot. Sew a running stitch along the curved raw edge, about 1/8 inch in, then pull the thread to gather the wedge into a petal.
Knot the thread to hold the petal shape. Make the same gathered petal from each fabric circle, keeping the gathers on the same side.
Cut a felt circle about 1 inch across for the backing. Arrange the petals in a ring on the felt, overlapping them evenly, and check that the flower looks balanced.
Sew or hot glue each petal to the felt backing. Work around the ring and keep the glue inside the petal edges so it does not show.
Put a line of hot glue in the center of the flower and press the rhinestone or gem into it with tweezers. Hold it for a few seconds until set.
Glue or sew the finished flower to a hair clip, brooch pin, bag or gift box. Add a felt circle behind the attachment point for a neat finish.
Tips and common mistakes
Test hot glue on a scrap first, because some synthetic fabrics melt or darken.
Use pinking shears or a little fray-check on raw edges if your fabric frays badly.
Keep the gathers small and even so the flower sits flat instead of looking lumpy.
Let hot glue cool fully before wearing or handling the flower.
Questions
What kind of fabric works best for this flower?
Light to medium cotton, cotton blends and soft polyester work well because they fold and gather easily. Avoid thick upholstery fabric, which makes bulky petals.
How many petals should I cut?
Five or six circles make a full flower about 2 to 3 inches across. Add one or two more if you want a denser look.
Can I make it without sewing?
Yes. You can gather the petals with hot glue or fabric glue, but hand sewing gives a stronger, neater shape. If you use glue, test it on a scrap first.
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