O.k here goes, I apologise in advance for the rubbish photographs, summer appears to be over, I have no natural light and I'm not clever enough with the camera to rectify that. Nevermind !
This will make one folded, fuller (can't think of the right word !) flower and two not folded flowers ? ? ?
Cut one piece of backing fabric ( calico, or a stiffish cotton ) 27 x 18cm (11 1/4 x 7 ") and nine 18 x 3cm (7 x 1 1/4 ") strips from your chosen fabrics - I prefer to tear my fabrics rather than cut as I like frayed edges.
Pin and stitch fabric strips onto backing along all edges.
Turn over, and cut in half length-ways, stitching either side of your cutting line first to avoid your stitching running back.
Now, with one of your pieces, fold in half length-ways and with your thread doubled, tie a knot and stitch along the raw edge using a fairly big running stitch.
Before you gather, make cuts between your stitched lines, starting at the folded edge to about 1 cm (1/2") away from your running stitch.
Now gather, and secure with a few more stitches.
To make your smaller petals for the centre, cut a 18 x 4cm (7 x 1 1/2 ") strip of fabric, fold over, stitch and cut in the same way as the first.
Sew onto your bigger flower.
At the same time I attach a couple of calico circles to the back (or you could use a thick felt ) to anchor your smaller petals and also to attach the brooch pin. Slipstitch your calico circles onto the back of your petals to keep it all in place.
Sew on your button and your brooch pin and Voila !
To make the basic patchwork flowers
With your remaining piece of patchwork, cut in half lengthways once again ( don't forget to stitch either side first ! ,) so you end up with two strips that measure 27 x 4.5cm ( 11 1/4 x 1 3/4").
This time there is no folding or snipping. You just run your gathering stitch along one end, gather up, attach your button and backing.
I have probably made this sound a lot more complicated than it is - honestly !
Give it a go, they are fun and very quick to make.
Thanks for the instructions! Now I must go find my metric ruler.. ;-)
Posted by: Jan | July 04, 2005 at 05:16 PM
Can I have one of those, and a butterfly to wear as a brooch please? Ta very. Is that how you spell brooch? Browch (Devon accent)? Broiche? Branch? Whatever.
Posted by: Kay | July 04, 2005 at 07:55 PM
They are great - excellent tutorial. I'll have a go in the summer (ha ha) holidays.
Still no wine...
Posted by: Jane | July 04, 2005 at 09:18 PM
Imperial measurements now included ! Sorry Jan !!
Posted by: Lyn | July 04, 2005 at 09:25 PM
Thanks so much for the how to....so pretty. They'd look great on a tote, too.
Posted by: Frances Atkinson | July 05, 2005 at 12:45 AM
Thanks so much for the how to....so pretty. They'd look great on a tote, too.
Posted by: Frances Atkinson | July 05, 2005 at 12:49 AM
thank you so much for the great 'how to'. i'm afraid we badgered you unmercifully for the instructions, but it was well worth it!! i'm off to make some blossoms!
Posted by: debbie | July 05, 2005 at 06:58 AM
Just found you through.... someone can't remember! I love this tutorial! I must try this now :D Thanks!!
Posted by: korin | July 05, 2005 at 09:22 AM
Thanks for the tutorial, those flowers are beautiful! I've only recently found your blog and am really enjoying it!
Posted by: Fiona | July 05, 2005 at 12:29 PM
Many thanks!!! The thread is flying around here now!
Posted by: *jenny | July 06, 2005 at 12:34 AM
YAY! thanks so much for being so generous with this. i'm off to try one!
Posted by: susan | July 06, 2005 at 04:27 AM
They are absolutely beautiful, I want to make some!
Posted by: kerrie | July 06, 2005 at 08:03 AM
I found you blog from a link on Jenny B's site.
Cool flowers, I so need to buy some cute fabric to make some. :D
Posted by: Bec | July 07, 2005 at 02:05 AM
There is a moschino winter coat that looks like it has something like this on the lapel. I fancy doing one in winter fabrics.
Thank you for posting how to make these.
Posted by: Deborah | July 08, 2005 at 01:24 PM
I can't wait to try these, thanks so much for posting the tutorial!
Posted by: Cassi | July 12, 2005 at 02:42 AM
These are lovely, thank you for that. Must try it. Alas, I don't have enought pretty fabric!
Esther
Posted by: Naturallly Nice | July 15, 2005 at 06:56 PM
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Posted by: Julie daren | April 27, 2006 at 06:04 PM
These are so great. And will make wonderful Christmas presents. Thank you so much for sharing your secrets. I've made one of the other pins as well, the hessian and pulled fabric. I'll be posting a picture of it shortly on my blog along with a link so others can make these gifts as well. I love this site. Just one question. How do you attach the fastening? And what kind of fastening do you use? Sorry, but I'm only just learning!
: )
Posted by: trish | November 14, 2006 at 12:46 PM
I like your flowers.
Regards
Sonnja
Posted by: Sonnja | July 17, 2007 at 10:19 PM
Thanks for the tutorial. I made one to put on a bag... It's blogged here. I posted it on craftster.org too, I hope you don't mind... Thanks again!
Posted by: adrienne | September 02, 2007 at 08:59 PM
thank u so much for the great tutorials..i got lots of ideas...
Posted by: joy | September 13, 2007 at 02:55 AM
I just wanted to thank you for sharing this great tutorial and to let you know that my fabric flower turned out great. If you have a chance, here's the link to the relevant post: . I also used the very last strip to make a skirt for my flower fairy.
Thanks again. Bernie
Posted by: Craftybernie | October 02, 2007 at 10:51 PM
Sorry, here's the URL of the relevant post:
http://craftybernie.blogspot.com/2007/10/swap-first-craftster-swap-finished.html
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Posted by: cool dog | November 25, 2007 at 01:40 PM
I always love finding new things to do with little bits of fabric. I love, love, love your blog!
Posted by: Jessica | December 03, 2007 at 05:52 PM
very good thanks
Posted by: lotro | February 22, 2008 at 09:15 AM
Very cute thanks! Great project for those beginning sewing.
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Great piece of art....
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I love this design! I was inspired to make a fabric wreath--hope that is okay. It's blogged at www.allkindsofjoy.com
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Posted by: Alessandra | February 20, 2009 at 01:38 PM
cool, thanks
Posted by: RPG Wallpapers | February 23, 2009 at 01:20 AM
This is cool. Learning Fabric tutorial can be a good hobby and at the same time it can be a good business. Thanks for posting about this.
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Posted by: flowers to the Philippines | April 06, 2009 at 08:03 AM
These are just darling! Thanks so much for doing a tutorial.
Posted by: Kara | May 15, 2009 at 01:55 PM
They'd look great on a tote, too.
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Wow Its very useful for us.I just wanted to thank you for sharing this interesting tutorial and to let you know that my fabric flower turned out great.
Posted by: Term Papers | January 11, 2010 at 12:14 PM
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Posted by: Laryssa @ Heaven In The Home | January 12, 2010 at 03:41 PM
I'm trying this after school with my daughter today. Wish me luck :)
Posted by: Sarah @ Mum In Bloom | March 22, 2010 at 01:41 PM
Nice job on the flower1 It's a really good idea!
I'm gonna give it a try!
Posted by: Crystelle | August 18, 2010 at 07:40 PM
Hi there, Molly chicken!!!!
I just thought I'd share wiht you that I made this very cute flower,a nd posted about it on my blog. It turne out OH so cute.
Thanks for sharing!!
This is the link:
http://selvageedgeboutique.blogspot.com/2010/08/very-spunky-selvage-edge-flower.html
Have a wonderful sunshiny weekend!!!!
:) Crystelle
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