DIY Scrap Fabric Cosmos Flower Tutorial | Easy Fabric Scrap Craft Ideas, by Ever Sew Rosie on YouTube. 11 min 32 s.
- Video length
- 11 min 32 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Collect pink cotton, linen or felt for the petals, green scraps for leaves, yellow embroidery thread, fabric scissors, a needle and matching thread. A card template and an iron are optional.
Draw a petal shape about 3 cm long on card, with a slightly notched outer tip. Cut it out, trace 8 to 10 petals onto the pink fabric and cut them neatly.
Cut two small leaf shapes from green fabric and a backing circle about 2 cm across. The backing circle gives you a base for stitching the petals.
Fold each petal in half at the base and sew two or three small running stitches to hold a soft cup shape. Repeat for every petal.
Arrange the petals in a circle on the backing, overlapping the bases. Stitch through each base with matching thread, then add a second shorter layer if you want a fuller flower.
Fill the center with yellow embroidery thread using French knots or satin stitch. Work close to the middle so the petals stay visible.
Tuck the green leaves under the flower and stitch them to the backing. Add a brooch pin, hair clip or sew the flower onto a bag or gift wrap.
Trim loose threads and gently press the flower, keeping the iron away from the embroidery. Let it cool before wearing or attaching it.
Tips and common mistakes
Use light to medium weight cotton or linen; felt also works and does not fray.
Press scraps before cutting so the petals lie flat, but never iron directly over embroidery.
Keep your fingers clear of the iron and cut away from your body with sharp scissors.
Small, even stitches at the petal bases stop the flower from looking bulky.
Questions
Can I make the flower without sewing?
Yes. Use fabric glue or a low-temperature hot glue gun at the petal bases and center. Hold each piece until the glue sets.
How many petals should a cosmos flower have?
Aim for 8 to 12 petals in one or two layers. A slightly uneven circle looks more natural than a perfect one.
What can I use the finished flower for?
Sew it onto a bag, cushion or gift wrap, or add a brooch pin or hair clip. It also works as a small handmade gift topper.
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