When I decided to add a big flower to Emily's dress, I searched online for a tutorial. Yes, a bazillion fabric flower tutorials can be found on the web, but I didn't find one quite like the way I made mine. So, ta-da, here is Fabric Flower Tutorial Bazillion-and-One! Maybe somebody will find it helpful. :)
Step #1: Cut fabric into a 2.5" x 45" strip using a rotary cutter.
Step #2: Turn under both short ends and press.
Step #3: Press fabric lengthwise.
Step #4: With a needle and strong thread sew gathering stitches alongthe long, raw edge of fabric strip. I used upholstery thread.
Step #5: Pull up gathering stitches, being careful not to twist the fabric strip.
Step #6: Form the gathered strip into a flower.
Step #7: Secure the layers together with a number of stitches. 
Step #8: Sew a button, flower, or some other do-dad on the front. I decided not to use this ribbon rose but used a button instead (next picture).
Step #9: Last step, and I forgot to take a picture of it, but sew a pin-back or a safety pin onto the back. To prevent the flower from sagging, don't sew the pin at center back, but sew it upwards of center.This could also be made into a hair clip instead of a brooch.
I am very happy with the way this Miss Madeline pattern came out. For it's simplicity and ease of sewing, I think it turned out quite beautiful. I will definitely be make more dresses from this pattern.
happy sewing,
What a cute dress and outfit! The kids look so cute! Love the flower you added! Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteDarling dress and your dd looks precious. Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteThe dress is beautiful! Thanks for the tutorial. I think I will try to add it to a hair elastic! I'll let you know how it turns out...
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute dress and the flower add the final touch.
ReplyDeleteI have seen likea billion tutorials on the flowers also and always thought they were a wee bit complicated for me. your tutorial is easy to understand and the end result is a beautiful flower. thanks for sharing .
This is so adorable.
ReplyDeleteI really like that and thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteHi Ruth!
ReplyDeleteVery cute dress and flower. Love those tights with it!
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congrats!
Like this, cute kids thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty! Thanks for the tutorial!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable!!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely DARLING! I just found your blog today - I am now a follower - would love to have you visit my blog too at http://sewnso.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial! I just made one for my daughter's dress and it worked out great!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tutorial. These would make a great embellishment for my bags. Will definately credit you're blog when I make one. If you have time please check out my blog, I'm a newbie. Thanks again.
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The flowers are amazing! Love the tutorial! Very creative blog!
ReplyDeleteHi Ruth!
ReplyDeleteI'm a new reader and just saw this tutorial and thought it was the cutest thing ever! i think this would be a great idea for adding onto a simple T or something like that. I really like this idea!!! What type of fabric do you think you should use to make this flower. Are there certain ones that would work better then others?Thanks !!!
beautiful skirt,cute for it
ReplyDeleteSuper cute flower! I'm with ya, I don't like a lot of the flowers out there, or mine never turn out like how they show. Thanks for such great, clear instructions!
ReplyDeleteHi... I'm Pam. I loved your fabric flowers. I linked to it. I've been looking for any kind of sewing tutorials or really creative crafts to show on my blog. Thanks.
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Hi Jessica and Ruth. Loved your tutorial so much I linked to it.
ReplyDeleteCheck it out here.
http://kirkskornerathome.blogspot.com/2010/07/sewchic-bazillion-and-one-fabric-flower.html
Pam
I came across your blog the other day and read this tutorial. Last night I was wrapping a wedding gift and needed a bow. I dug out some pretty white glittery fabric in my stash and a button and made one of these for the package. Looks GREAT!
ReplyDeleteI love what you have done here, and now that you have shown us, I can also do it too! Thank You. Like the previous person who commented, I'm going to make a flower as a decoration for a present because it will add a 'hand-made' touch and will be quick to do.
ReplyDeleteCaroline
I've been looking for some tutorials for my site and will come back if I may.
Thanks for the tutorial. Been looking for a flower pattern to add to a bag I've made. This is perfect. Will try tonight. Thanks again ^_^
ReplyDeleteThanks for the little flower tut. Sew cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial.Very pretty!
ReplyDeletethis is great!My grandma does lots of quilting and shes got tons of strips left over. wanted to do something with them. thank!
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks great! I think I'll try that next! :P (I feel like an old lady because I sew.) -.- I'm only 17. XD
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to find this flower!!! I'm making a skirt and wanted a rose to put on it ... and this is just what I was picturing. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteso beautifull, thanks for you yur tutorial. i will try it.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Deletecan we use normal thread and sew it and after tht gather it
DeleteYes, you can use normal thread, but you may want to double it for strength.
Deleteawesome tutorial. looked through all the other tutorials, none of them had quite the look that i wanted, but yours did!! i see that yall are Christians--yippeeeeeeeee!!! so am i, as if you couldn't tell. God bless you both. He rocks, doesn't He???!!!!
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