flower power

I am in the process of adding flowers and flower kits to my website and etsy page for purchasing, but I thought that it would be fun for you to see the process of the flower-making for those of you who would rather do it yourselves.


step #1: start with squares--the more squares, the fuller your flower will be. In this tutorial I am using 6 squares that measure 3 1/2 inches.


step #2: fold the square into quarters.


step #3: hold the folded end and cut the edge into a semi circle. It will look like an ice cream cone while it is folded.


This is what it will look like when you unfold it...


step #4: hand sew a circle in the middle of your scalloped square. I used dark thread in this example so you could see it easily. It doesn't have to be perfect.


step #5: pull your sewing tight and it will bunch up. tie a knot to secure it.


step #6: after doing this with all the pieces, sew them together by the little center bunchy parts:)


step #7: then pull it tight and it will start looking like a flower.


step #8: sew them all together and secure with a knot. You have your basic flower and you're ready to embellish it any way you choose!


step #9: sew on button details and hot glue felt and a brooch pin on the back. I used to hand sew the felt and clasp on, but recently have found that hot glue saves lots of time and energy.

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