We recently did a Flower Crafts Ideas collection – where crafty bloggers get together online and record a short video discusing lots of craft ideas around one topic – FLOWERS!!! It is a great way for me to connect with fellow crafters, but also bring you a varied set of ideas – as we all have different interest, strengths and skills! For this flower crafts hangout, I created these easy fabric flowers. I would say this fabric flower is a great beginners project for adults or “intermediate” sewing project for kids. Here is another set of simple fabric flowers that are great for younger kids.
And whilst you are here….. we have an EVEN easier How to Sew a Fabri Flower project here
I had seen these cute upcycled fabric flowers in our local coffee shop probably 6months ago and kept meaning to have a go at making them. Finally the opportunity presented itself. I love that they are made from fabric scraps and I love that each scrap of fabric I have, has a story to tell.
Upcycled Fabric Flowers Materials:
- 5 pieces of fabric
- a circula stencil (I used our sellotape to trace)
- scissors & thread
- a button
- optional pieces of felt for the back
- optional: saftey pin for brooch, pipecleaner as stem in a vase, hairband for hair etc etc
Upcycled Fabric Flower How To:
Watch the video or follow the steps below!
Or follow the written instructions for fabric flowers
1) Choose your fabric. I found that thinner fabric works best, as you will end up with 4 layers per petal. Cut your 5 circles.
2) Fold in half and half again, until you have a quarter of a circle.
3) Sew a running stitch across the CURVED part of your fabric. Pull tight, place a stitch in place to “hold it”.
4) Then with the same thread, start on th next petal – which you have already folded. Until you have done all 5 and secured the last petal onto the first.
5) I decided to add a little felt on the back to “hide” the sewing, but it isn’t strictly necessary.
6) Sew on your button and done!
Now you just have to decide what you would like to do with it. They look lovely in a “vase”, as I saw them in the cafe.. add a stick or pipecleaners to prop them up. You could wear them as a brooch, add them to a handbag or wear them in your hair. Use them to decorate a present or even as a key ring…… So pretty.
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Lynne Curtis says
Love this idea! Great for all those little leftover scraps! Also entering your contest for the craft book give-a-way! I volunteer teach English in a small rural school in Nicaragua and the children love to do crafts so I’m always on the lookout for fun, simple and economical craft ideas. Your page on Facebook is one of my favorites! Thank you!
Red Ted Art says
Awww you are sweet!! Thank you 🙂
Carolina J. says
Beautiful! Thank you!
kerry jones says
I love these flowers, I had no idea how easy they were, thank you I am gonna make loads of these for gifts xxxx
Red Ted Art says
Awww so pleased to hear that! Enjoy creating!!
Kelly says
Super cute & easy! Made one with 5 circles of the same fabric to match a dress. Think I might add a strip of elastic on the back so that it can either be used with a hair clip or put on a headband (interchangeable).
Sylvia Romanczuk says
These are darling! Im gonna make lots of them.
Designing Bee says
Super fun idea especially when having extra fabric that is too small for a new project. Also, having the fabric design varieties adds to the fun of the flowers and to the petals. These flowers would have endless use on where they can be placed. Super cute idea! Thank you for sharing!
anita says
Love arts and crafts
Gloria says
How many inches is the circle of fabric used in this project.
Red Ted Art says
That is the beauty of this craft, it isn’t specific, I think I used a roll of a tape to trace the shape!
Gina Decesare says
I think this would be great to make a bunch of them and then attach them to a wreath. I could see this hanging on my classroom door or my front door at home! The color schemes could be endless depending on the season-I’m excited to try a red white & blue theme for the summer months! Thank you!
Red Ted Art says
Oooh what a pretty idea!! 🙂
Mary says
what size are the circles for the flowers?
Red Ted Art says
It doesn’t matter to be honest, but mine were around 15cm diameter.