If your Christmas list is anything like ours, it remains a moving target until the very last moment...
As families get bigger, and friends get added to the guest list for dinner, there always seems to be a last-minute need for just one extra gift. If the extra gift is of the feminine variety... we just might have you covered!
This is a super-simple, last-minute, made from what's on hand, lovely gift that looks like it took forever! But these flowers are so easy that you could make two or three in varying sizes, and present a bouquet to your guest!
These were made from a piece of chocolate wool-blend with a metallic thread that gives a Wintery, tweedy look. They could be fashioned from any woven or even knit fabric. Try to imagine what your recipient would like, and look through your fabric stash or pile of old clothing waiting to be upcycled!
All you will need is a bit of fabric, some glue and a clip or pin-back. A sewing machine is optional, but it does make the process very quick.
Here is what we started with, although we ended up using different buttons for the centers, and we didn't use the metsallic floss :)
We cut our fabric into pieces:
2-1/4" x 18" (we will call these the narrow strips), and 3-3/4" x 18" (wide strips).
Fold your fabrics strips lengthwise and stitch along the long edge. You can use a straight or zig-zag stitch instead of an overlock. A light colored thread was used here so it would be easier to see. You can also glue if you do not wish to sew.
You will end up with 18" long "tubes" that are open on each end.
With sharp scissors, cut "fringe" along the fabric lengths. We cut the wider pieces slightly larger (5/16") than the more narrow ones (1/4"), as you can see in the photo.
You will simply roll and glue along the sewn edge, until you get the size flower you desire.
The flower on top is one length of the wider fabric, rolled and glued.
The flower on the left is two strips of the wider fabric, achieved by adding the second one to the end and continuing to roll and glue.
The flower on the right is two strips of the narrower fabric.
The flower on the bottom is one strip of the narrow, followed by one strip of the wider.
Two wide strips.
One narrow strip, one wide.
Two narrow strips.
Add a clip or pin to the back. You could also add a felt circle before attaching the clip.
Add an embellishment of your choice to the center of two of the flowers. The ones on the right don't seem to need anything in the center, so they would be the easiest of all to complete!
Think about using a second color fabric for the center strips for added dimension and interest.
In addition to pins and hairclips, use them on packaging, on stockings, on the tree, as napkin rings... the possibilities are endless!!
And, have yourself a Merry and stress-free Christmas!!
xoxo Debbie & Shea
