I’m so excited to share this fabric flower tutorial from Martha Stewart Living with you. Such beauties! Easy to make, there’s plenty of time to create them for your Mother, Grandmother or daughter in the next day or two. There is a template for one of the flowers, but for the other, you need only needle, thread and some fabric scraps.
Making fabric flowers for mom is a gift that keeps giving because of the plethora of ways to show them off. Attach a flower to a pin to give it as a brooch or to accent her favorite tote bag. Add to a hair binder or barrette and the flower becomes an elegant hair piece. I say adorn a simple pair of flats with a shoe clip and one of these stunners and, boom!, Target flats go from drab to fab in a heartbeat. If you’re looking for a knitted flower I have a free pattern here.
On a personal note, it turns out I’m going to be buying my own flowers this year and making my own fun for Mother’s Day! The NFL managed to schedule the draft over Mother’s Day weekend. What!!? This means that my hubby has to work on Sunday. Yes. So not only has my hubby been working crazy, crazy hours because of the NFL draft, he won’t even be here that day. I’ve decided I’m going to pull out all my Mother’s Day Brunch decorations and throw myself a croissant and donut feast with the kids. I’ll even buy myself some flowers. Or, at least go pick my own.
Look at the gorgeous blooms from my garden that I cut this week. There are definitely some perks to living in Baltimore. I hope your gardens have all started to grow! It certainly brings joy to my life. I found this resource (slides 6 – 14) helpful for tricks on keeping those cut stems and blooms fresh and perky.
The fabric flower tutorial is brought to you courtesy of Martha Stewart. If you want more lovely spring goodness, or easy Mother’s Day gift ideas, pick up the latest copy of Martha Stewart Living, which is available in digital and print now. I love the watercolor papers on the cover–easy to download and print.
Pansy Fabric Flower Tutorial
Materials
Template
Fabric
Fabric-marking pen (air soluble)
Detail scissors
Sewing Supplies
Pin (or whatever you care to use to show the beauty off!)
You can also find this fabric flower tutorial here on Martha Stewart.
1. Print template here. Cut out. Cut a 2-by-36-inch strip of fabric with detail scissors. (For a smaller version, cut a 1 1/2-by-30 inch strip.) Trace template on it with pen, repeating along the length. Cut out.
2. Sew a running stitch several inches along bottom, 1/4 inch from edge. Every 3 to 4 inches, pull thread together; secure with a double stitch.
3. Spiral strip tightly to create flower shape, securing with random stitches. When it’s completely rolled, stitch through all layers to secure.
4. Cover stitched back with a small disc of fabric. Sew to desired pin.
Dahlia Fabric Flower Tutorial
Materials
Linen and organza fabric, in similar shades
Fabric-marking pen (air soluble)
Detail scissors
Sewing Supplies
Pin (or whatever you care to use to show the beauty off!)
1. Cut a 2-by-36-inch strip from each type of fabric with detail scissors. (For a smaller version, cut 1 1/2-by-30 inch strips.) Snip V shapes into each strip, about 1/2 inch from edge. Place one strip on top of other.
2. Sew a running stitch several inches along bottom, 1/4 inch from edge. Every 3 to 4 inches, pull thread together; secure with a double stitch.
3. Spiral strip tightly to create flower shape, securing with random stitches. When it’s completely rolled, stitch through all layers to secure.
4. Cover stitched back with a small disc of fabric. Sew to desired pin.
Well, Happy Mother’s Day to one and all!
Jenni @ The Common Creative says
Oh my goodness. These are so pretty! They would make a perfect garland!
flaxandtwine says
agreed jenni!
Kara says
Those dahlias are truly lovely
Kellie says
These are beautiful! Thank you for sharing the tutorial. I hope you have a lovely weekend/Mother’s Day despite not having your husband there with you. 🙂
Kellie says
PS That bouquet from your garden is just gorgeous!!!
flaxandtwine says
thank you!
flaxandtwine says
Thanks Kellie! Thanks for the comment, too! I’ll have a beautiful Mother’s Day with my kids, which is really what its about anyway . . .
ombre says
super merci!!!
Mrs. B says
Loved this tutorial! Used it today to make some camouflage flowers for our Combat Dining Out! 🙂
flaxandtwine says
Hi Mrs. B – sounds like a wonderfully creative use of the tutorial! Would have loved to have seen it!
Lyndsay // Coco Cake Land says
oh wow… ! this looks easy enough for a non-seamstress like me! gorgeous flowers, can’t wait to try them!
Lindsay - Shrimp Salad Circus says
These are beautiful, Anne, but I’m especially in love with the color palette. The pops of mustard are perfect!!
flaxandtwine says
Thanks so much, Lindsay!
Catherine Ami says
What a cool way to use up scraps.
I think it would be fun with patterned fabrics for a brooch or something fun for a hat or sandals. Absolutely beautiful! Can’t wait to try this out.
flaxandtwine says
Agreed – so many fabulous applications!
Lisa says
These are gorgeous and easy (although I never would have guessed). Thank you for sharing!
flaxandtwine says
Of course, Martha Stewart has been so generous letting me share a couple of fabulous tutorials!
{leah} says
These are gorgeous! Hope your Mother’s Day was still amazing, despite the absence of your husband.
flaxandtwine says
Hi Leah,
Thank you so much! We had a lovely Mother’s Day! I so appreciate your taking the time to leave a comment and thanks too for the share!!
Beth says
These are so pretty! I hope that you had a lovely Mother’s Day!
flaxandtwine says
Hi Beth! it was an absolutely lovely Mother’s Day – thank you so much!
charli says
beautiful idea for my first adventure with my first sewing machine! i can’t wait to try this lil DIY
flaxandtwine says
Charli, this makes me so happy to hear! Enjoy. May it be the beginning of a beautiful friendship!
Monica says
These are lovely! They can be used for SO MANY different projects!!
Kandace says
These are so beautiful and easy to make. Can’t wait to go get my fabrics and make my own flowers for baby headbands! Now I don’t have to order them anymore. Thanks so very much for sharing with all of us….
flaxandtwine says
Your welcome, Kandace! Thanks so much for stopping by.
Lauren says
Loved this tutorial! The flowers turned out wonderfully. Thanks so much for posting this!
Kreetta says
Lovely. Must try! Thanks for sharing!
VIVIE says
Awesome–and so beautiful–leave it to Martha!!!
Rachel says
These are stunning! So pretty and so many great applications! I would love to link to this post if you didn’t mind!
flaxandtwine says
Rachel, I am so glad you like them. You are welcome to link to this post, however, you cannot share the tutorial photos. You may share the beauty shot with appropriate links and with credit to the photographer. Thanks so much for leaving a comment!
Jodi says
Such a simple technique with such a great outcome. Thanks for sharing!
Kasia Znana says
Wow, this is so cool! I definetly will use this idea for one of my photoshoot! Thanks 😉
Silvia Barroso - Et voilà cadeaux says
Wow! I’m going to marry the next year and I want to decorate the wedding with flowers. This is a good idea! Sorry for my Engish, I’m Spanish but I’m studying English a lot! Congratulations for your work and thanks for the tutorial!!
Miss Manitas says
Supercute!! i love them!!!
kala y chas says
Thanks for sharing! be sure I am going to do my best and try this out!
Dia Wilder says
Thank you so much for the two fabric flowers – cannot wait to try them.
Audrey says
So nice !! I’m a french mum and I like so much your creations !!c’est très beau !!!!!audrey
ann daniel says
I LOVE THIS PROJECT CAN’T WAIT TO TRY IT. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING.
Michelle says
Love this idea! So simple and cute. I’m thinking of doing a few for a shirt. What type of fabric did you use? I don’t want threads coming out when I wash the shirt.
flaxandtwine says
It is organza. When you wash, this fabric will fray some.
gultasarim says
heey bunlar harika..
Valentina says
compliments, are just beautiful! I can buy for my shop?
flaxandtwine says
Hi Valentina! Thanks so much. I”m glad you like them. They are not being made for sale. So sorry!
georgann hilty says
Very cool CAN’T wait to try this
grellier says
idée géniale c’est super jolie
manishaa says
hi ,
How do u attach the flower with a stem?
Thanks
Manishaa
flaxandtwine says
You could use floral wire with the top wrapped and twisted into a loop. Whip stitch that loop in the floral wire to the flower bottom many times and secure. Great idea!!
Kathleen Page says
Thank but for some great ideas.
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Pretty pretty! Thanks for another great idea!
Eden Passante says
So charming for any entertainment decoration! You could find a way to put them all together and create almost like a garland. That would be pretty! Or you could use them as dinner table decorations as well.
Lisa // Cucicucicoo: Eco Sewing and Crafting says
These are gorgeous! I’ve really been into fabric flowers these days, and I really love the way these ones look! Pinning! 🙂 Lisa
Sonika says
These are gorgeous!! I love it.