01/08/2021
HOW TO MAKE A FABRIC ROSE
SUPPLIES AND TOOLS
fabric – 3″ x 40-50″ long strip of satin (you can also use silk or chiffon)
matching thread thread
scissors (or rotary cutter and a cutting mat)
ruler or measuring tape
sewing machine (a simple machine will do just fine, or you can even hand sew this, although admittedly it will take you more time)
Notes: You can use a variety of materials– satin, silk and even chiffon
Take one corner of the fabric piece, pull it down, and fold the fabric so that it touches the opposite long edge, about two inches from the top. You will end up with a small, irregular triangle at one end of the entire fabric piece.
STEP 3: Make a diagonal cut
Now cut the fabric slightly diagonally at the point where the corner of the fold touches the long edge. The corner you pulled down earlier. Cut towards the closer end of the fabric.
STEP 4: Start stitching
Now stitch along the shortest edge of the triangle. Once you have done that, fold the fabric so that the long edges meet and make a few stitches.
Keep folding and stitching all the way to the end of the strip.
STEP 5: Gather the strip of satin
Pull the end of the thread to gather the fabric strip.
STEP 6: Form the center of the rose
Pull the beginning of the thread even more to gather the center of the rose. Then adjust the gathering towards the center
STEP 7: Preview your flower
Roll up your flower and fluff it to see how you like it.
STEP 8: Unroll and start stitching
Unroll the fabric flower and make a few stitches at the back to hold the center. Keep rolling and stitching. When you reach the end of the strip make a secure knot and trim the ends of the thread.
STEP 9: (Optional) Add a fabric circle to the back
Cut a circle of fabric and either glue it or stitch it to the back of the flower
STEP 10: (Optional) Add bead to the center
Sew three medium white beads to the center of the flower
That’s it your fabric rose it ready!
DIY FABRIC ROSE OPTIONS:
ADD STEM to make a bouquet –
