Stitched Ribbon Flower
by Beate Johns
Create a flower out of ribbon or lace.
Supplies
- Ribbon or lace
- Needle and thread, or sewing machine
- Button or brad
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Start running the needle through the edge of the ribbon or lace in big stitches.
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Step 2
Continue to stitch the edge of the ribbon until you arrive at the other end.
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Step 3
Keep the needle on the thread and pull the thread to bunch the ribbon together in a circle.
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Step 4
Line up the two ends of the ribbon on top of each other.
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Step 5
Stitch the two ends of the ribbon together.
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Step 6
Turn flower over so the seam is in the back. Now pull the thread ends again until the flower is a shape you like.
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Step 7
Turn the flower back over and tie the thread in a knot and cut off.
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Step 8
Add a button or brad in the flower center.
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Step 9
Use flower to decorate a card, scrapbook page or other project.
Video!
Your Turn
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Questions and Comments
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The dew drop bottle is called Mint Chocolate chip from Robin's Nest. I bought it from Eclectic Paperie.
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Thank you for your patience as you pass on such beautiful and simple tips to make my cards so much more attractive!
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Traci S.
Wanted to let you know I posted a link to this tutorial/video today on my blog, PaperFriendly.
Nancy Ward
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