Sunday, April 15, 2012

Satin rose clips

This is something that my mom taught me as a kid. A real simple way to make stunning satin roses.

Pick about a meter of satin ribbon. Fold it into half to form a V.
Now move one end go over the fold. Repeat with the other side.

Do this about 25 times. These folds will make the petals of the rose.
After this, you will end up with a neat pile of folds. Knot the free ends of the ribbon.


Let go of the stack of fold and you will get something like this...

Just pull one of the ends of the knot to get this..


Wasn't that easy?? Now just run your needle through the the enter to hold the petals in place and cut the extra tape. Here they are after being sewed in place.


I stuck them onto some felt and glued them onto a hair clip. I think they turned out great!

Cheers,
Aps

9 comments:

  1. This is a great idea! I've been looking for tutorials on how to make a buttouniere and I can use this technique to make a flower! Thanks for the tutorial!

    Annabella MErlin
    Creative Photo Albums
    http://yourscrapbookingandcraftsguide.com/

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  2. fantastic idea.I love your blog x

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  3. Thanks Annabella and Lyn! Am glad you enjoy my blog!

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  4. They are so pretty! I am going to try that. Thank you for your comment on my skirt!

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  5. Thank you so much for not only sharing this sweet idea but also for linking your post to my weekly Say G'day Saturday party. Hope you don't mind if I pin this post so my daughter can learn how to make these too!

    Hope you can join in again this weekend!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha in Oz

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    1. Hi Natasha! I am flattered that you have pinned my post. Thanks for having a look!

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  6. These are too cute and seem so easy! Thanks so much for sharing on Tout It Tuesday! Hope to see you next week.

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  7. Hi! Oohhhhhh... I love this! I'm going to make this for my daughter! Thank you! Kisses from Portugal!

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