I started on these yesterday and took pics along the way. I think this project would be perfect for a quick, fun project or even for gifts :)
Supplies Needed:
-Jelly Roll Strips 24" long, or a strip of fabric 2.5" by 24"
-Craft thread
-Crystals or buttons for center of flowers
-Hot glue gun
-Skinny dowel rods
-Some leaves from from faux flowers
-Floral Tape
1. Press all strips in half lengthwise. Iron the ends in about 1/4".
2. Using craft thread, make a running stitch down the length of the strip.
3. Pull thread to gather strip as you go. The final result should look like this:
4. I didn't get a pic of this, but I will explain it as best I can. Spiral the end of the strip on itself, not directly on top of the strip, but kind of staggered. Do this until the whole strip looks like this:
TOP:
BOTTOM:
5. Sew buttons or crystals into the middle of flower.
6. Get the dowel rods, leaves, and floral tape. Start wrapping the dowel rod with floral tape using a spiral motion. Wrap the stems of the faux leaves with the tape.
7. Hot glue the flowers onto the top of the dowel rod and TADA! You have a beautiful flower. Make one or a bouquet!
Please let me know if you have any questions or need the steps explained better. Thanks and have a great day ya'll!
There beautiful!!
I've been looking at a pattern from 'Country Living' on how to do this, but with most things have not 'yet' had the time!
Thanks for the tutorial,
Nina x
Posted by: Nina - Tabiboo | April 02, 2009 at 03:57 PM
This is great! Thank you! I must make some flowers!
Posted by: LauraJ | April 02, 2009 at 05:27 PM
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this. I want a jelly roll right now.
Posted by: Erin K | April 02, 2009 at 06:09 PM
Lovely. Thanks for the tutorial.
Posted by: Sarah | April 02, 2009 at 06:27 PM
These are lovely, I'm going to have a go at making some. Just right for Spring!
Posted by: French Knots | April 03, 2009 at 07:25 AM
How sweet. Maybe that's what I should replace my dead house plants with...
Posted by: UK lass in US | April 03, 2009 at 10:05 AM
Very cute and very easy. Great way to use scraps of fabric up too.
Posted by: Craftzilla | April 03, 2009 at 12:33 PM
hey,
im not sure if i ever left a message but i have been following your blog for a little while..
i love the tutorial very pretty
rachel
Posted by: rachel | April 03, 2009 at 01:13 PM
THis is so cute!!! How easy! I can't wait to try this out!
Posted by: Tiff@Three Peas | April 03, 2009 at 04:01 PM
thanks for the tutorial!!!
Posted by: monica | April 03, 2009 at 06:07 PM
LOVE these! I'm definitely going to try these this weekend, thanks for the tutorial!
Posted by: AJ | April 03, 2009 at 07:31 PM
Thanks for the tut
Will add it to my list of projects to do :)
Posted by: Mayya | April 04, 2009 at 02:27 PM
Aww, I love these! Thanks so much for sharing! I'll be linking.
Posted by: Rachel | April 04, 2009 at 10:51 PM
I am playing with that exact fabric right now. This is so cute!
Posted by: Anjeanette | April 05, 2009 at 10:14 AM
Looks great! I love it
Posted by: Norma | April 05, 2009 at 11:08 AM
These are really cute. Just think of all the things you can apply them to. Thx for the tutorial.
Posted by: Joan | April 05, 2009 at 03:08 PM
What a cute idea! I can't wait to try it out!
Posted by: Ashlee | April 05, 2009 at 10:54 PM
I need these!!!!
Posted by: Bette | April 17, 2009 at 12:29 PM
I can't sew, but I enjoy looking at your blog anyway. ;) These flowers are so fun!
Posted by: Ann | April 21, 2009 at 02:13 PM
Very cool! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Teresa | May 05, 2009 at 02:49 PM
I was just looking for a tutorial like this. I plan to make some for a plain skirt I just bought. It needs a little spice!
Posted by: Nancy | May 05, 2009 at 03:55 PM
Hey! this is really great, i love the way you create this projects, Those flowers caught my attention. how i wish there's any video available for that. thanks for sharing!
-khatie-
Posted by: Philippine Flowers | July 20, 2009 at 02:48 AM
I can't wait to make some of these! thank you so much for the tutorial - it looks fantastic!
Jason Zenteno
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Posted by: Send Flowers to noida | October 08, 2009 at 07:16 AM
These flowers are so cute! I'm going to post a link to this tutorial on my blog www.sewwhattoday.blogspot.com, on December 10!
-Whitnee
Posted by: Whitnee | December 01, 2009 at 10:21 PM