Turn Fabric Scraps into a Gorgeous 🌸 Hair Clip | DIY Kanzashi Flower 🌸., by Yeakuty Jhanker on YouTube. 3 min 6 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 6 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Cut 6 to 8 squares of scrap fabric, each about 2.5 by 2.5 inches (6 cm). Thin cotton or similar fabric is easier to fold than thick upholstery fabric.
Fold one square in half diagonally into a triangle. Fold it in half again, then bring the two side corners to the center line to make a pointed petal.
Pinch the base of the petal and sew 3 or 4 stitches through all layers with a needle and thread. Repeat for every square.
Arrange the finished petals in a circle on a felt circle about 1.5 inches (4 cm) wide. Overlap the bases and check the shape before gluing.
Glue or sew each petal to the felt, working around the circle. Keep the petal tips even and leave the center open for the button.
Glue a button, bead or small pearl cluster into the center. Hold it for about 30 seconds until the glue sets.
Cut a small felt oval and glue it over the back of the flower to cover the stitches. Then glue the crocodile clip or barrette to the felt.
Let the glue cool completely, then open and close the clip to test it. Trim any loose threads from the edges.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep your fingers away from the hot glue gun tip and let the glue cool before you open the clip.
Use the same size squares for every petal so the flower looks even.
Lay out all petals before gluing so you can adjust the spacing and shape.
Use a small amount of glue and press gently, because too much glue makes lumps.
Questions
How many fabric squares do I need?
Five to eight 2.5-inch squares make a clip-sized flower. Use more squares if you want a fuller flower.
Can I sew the flower instead of gluing it?
Yes. Sew the petals to the felt and sew the clip cover in place. Use glue only for the center bead if you prefer.
What fabric works best for this flower?
Thin cotton, satin or ribbon scraps work well. Avoid stretchy knits because they fray and lose their shape.
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