I love flowers.
Paper Flowers.
Fresh Flowers.
Fabric Flowers.
You name a flower and I’ll love it {smile}. While fresh flowers are by far my favorite, it’s kind of nice to have some flowers around the house that never die too. That’s where today’s project comes in — DIY Fabric Flowers.
My fabric flowers have made several appearances on the blog over the last couple of years and I’ve received many e-mails about selling them in my shop, etc. You can see them in my 2012 Easter Tablescape and my 2014 Summer Home Tour. I decided to share the ever-so-easy tutorial with all of you. I love these silly fabric flowers. While they may be easy and imperfect, they do display lovely in my home. They also make fabulous gifts and conversation pieces {wink}.
Supplies for Fabric Flowers:
Fabric or Fabric Squares
Green Floral Wire Stems
Scissors
Pinking Scissors
Wire Cutters
Round Nosed Pliers
Once you’ve gathered your supplies, you’re ready to go!
Step One. Cut your fabric into 5″ squares (using standard scissors is fine, the pinking scissors are not necessary for this step). Hint: 5″ Quilt Squares work PERFECTLY for these.
Step Two and Three. Fold your square in half, then into quarters.
Step Four: Fold your fabric in half again making a triangle.
Step Five: Use your pinking shears to cut a rounded “V” shape from the non-pointy end of the triangle. Be sure none of the folds are being cut or the shape will not turn out.
Step Six: Fabric will look a little bit like an ice cream cone.
Step Seven: Unfold your fabric. It should be shaped like a flower (see picture #7).
Step Eight: Grab your fabric (design side up, as pictured) in the center and bunch it up.
Step Nine: Wrap wire around the fabric using round nosed pliers and your done!
I have approximately 18 in my bouquet. Having wired stems lets you arrange and trim as necessary. The green floral stems also give them a more realistic stem too.
I love the versatility of these and you can mix and match fabrics. I use a few solid colors to balance out all of the fun patterns.
What do you think? Pretty fabulous, right?!?
What is your favorite kind of flower?
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Ashley @ 3 Little Greenwoods says
08/04/2014 at 6:39 amPretty fabric + pretty flowers? LOVE this project. Thanks for the great tutorial.
Pinning!
~ Ashley
Kelly Rowe says
08/04/2014 at 5:00 pmThanks so much Ashley! Appreciate it…and the Pin! Have a great night. HUGS.
Hannah Diane says
08/04/2014 at 7:23 amThese are so cute! Can’t wait to make some! 🙂
Kelly Rowe says
08/04/2014 at 5:02 pmThanks Hannah! I’m sure you’ll love them! Enjoy the rest of your week. xo.
Janet says
08/04/2014 at 7:41 amSuper cute! My favorite flowers are daisies. All colors and shapes 🙂 Queen Anne’s Lace is also beautiful!
Kelly Rowe says
08/04/2014 at 5:03 pmThanks Janet! Daisies are a wonderful flower and one of my favorites as well. Have a great evening. 🙂 HUGS!
Sharon Kuert aka Mom says
08/04/2014 at 8:17 amReally cute idea for the seasons! They will look good on some of my little tables. Thanks Kelly!
Kelly Rowe says
08/04/2014 at 5:04 pmThanks so much mom! Appreciate it. ..and I agree, they will look great on some of your tables. 🙂 43.
Leslie @ House on the Way says
08/04/2014 at 8:40 amSo cute! I’m pinning and sharing on my FB page. Have a great week!
Kelly Rowe says
08/04/2014 at 5:06 pmThanks Leslie! Appreciate it…as well as the Pin and sharing it on your Facebook page. Enjoy the rest of your week! xo.
thecasualcraftlete says
08/04/2014 at 8:54 amThese fabric flowers are SO pretty, Kelly! They look really easy to make too. Pinning and sharing your gorgeous bouquet.
Kelly Rowe says
08/04/2014 at 5:07 pmThanks so much! Appreciate it…as well as the Pin. 🙂 Have a great evening! HUGS!
Kerry says
08/04/2014 at 10:15 amI love daisies – all colors! And peonies – the frills and pretty pastels : )
Great tutorial. Thanks, Kelly!
Kelly Rowe says
08/04/2014 at 5:09 pmThanks so much Kerry! Flowers in general are a wonderful thing, aren’t they? 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your week. HUGS!
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
08/04/2014 at 2:32 pmThese are so pretty! Love the fabrics you chose, too. Pinned, naturally. 🙂
Kelly Rowe says
08/04/2014 at 5:10 pmThanks Claire! You’re always so sweet. 🙂 HUGS!
Amy W says
08/04/2014 at 4:27 pmSo adorable, just pinned!
Kelly Rowe says
08/04/2014 at 5:10 pmThanks Amy! Appreciate your kind words and Pin as well. Have a great night! HUGS.
JaneEllen says
08/04/2014 at 6:15 pmYour little flowers are so darned cute Kelly. Love fabric you used to make yours. I’ll be in there digging in my fabric soon to find some perfect pieces for these flowers. I’ve been wanting a simple project to do. Have been in slump for weeks now but think this will help me get back to it. Yours look so pretty in that jar.
Shucks Jo-Ann’s had some really pretty little quilt squares on sale last week, wish I’d known about this project, would have gotten more. Ah well will watch to see if they have them on sale again. How many do you have in your jar. What brand jar is that? I have several clear jars I dyed last year the pretty blue so can use them for these flowers. Poor jars have been languishing in box, time to put them to work.
Happy week love your project.
Kelly Rowe says
08/05/2014 at 10:57 pmHi JaneEllen! I wish I had more of this fabric — it’s so darn cute! Bummer that you didn’t buy more of the quilt squares at Jo-Ann’s, guess you’ll have to make another trip {hee-hee}.
My jar is from Consumer Crafts, http://owl.li/A0fGU.
Have a lovely week, friend. Hugs!
Rebecca Cooper says
08/04/2014 at 8:22 pmThese are really pretty! Would love to try making some! 🙂
Kelly Rowe says
08/05/2014 at 8:01 pmThanks Rebecca! Give them a try…I know you’ll have fun and love them! 🙂 xo.
Sara | Simply Happenstance says
08/05/2014 at 1:07 amThese are so cheerful and fun, Kelly! I will have to make a batch with my sweet Sophia Blue! xoxo
Kelly Rowe says
08/05/2014 at 8:02 pmThanks Sara! Appreciate it. 🙂 I’m sure you’ll have making them with Sophia. HUGS!
Emily says
08/15/2014 at 6:17 amso pretty!! I can’t wait to try this!! I’ve pinned it to make soon. You fabric is so pretty!!! pinned it! thanks for linking up to the create link inspire party!
Kelly Rowe says
08/18/2014 at 7:26 pmThanks so much Emily! 🙂 Appreciate your kinds words…and the Pin as well. Have a great evening. xo.
Danielle | Krafted Koch says
08/15/2014 at 6:12 pmThis is such a fun idea. I will be sure to remember this next time I am looking for decoration ideas, seeing I have an overflowing pile of fabric scraps that would work great for this!
Kelly Rowe says
08/18/2014 at 7:27 pmThanks Danielle! I’m sure if you made some, you’ll want more. 🙂 Appreciate you stopping by. Have a great week. HUGS.
Desiree @ The36thAvenue says
08/16/2014 at 12:54 amSo darn cute! I am featuring you tomorrow on the blog!
Kelly Rowe says
08/18/2014 at 7:27 pmThanks so much Desiree! Appreciate it…and the feature. Have a great night! xo.
Emily says
08/19/2014 at 6:22 amThese are so fun! Love the colors too and especially that vase! #SITSBlogging