How to Make a Fabric Flower (Fit for a Princess!)

 

Ashley Weaver, a student at the Virginia Marti College of Art and Design shared how she made the cute flowers on the dress for Emma during a Make-A-Wish foundation event where eight girls were transformed into Disney princesses! (Follow Ashley on Twitter: @ashleydmupfash)

1. Things you'll need: fabric of choice, thread that matches, needle, scissors/pinking sheers, fabric marking tool, pins, anything circular(depends on size flower you want)

2. Make 16 circles/fold fabric and trace out 8. Pin each circle together.

3. Cut out each circle. (Or use pinking sheers for fun look).

4. Take 2 circles, find center and sew together.

5. Take 2 more circles, fold in half (like a taco) place flat folded sides side by side on top of pre sewn circles and sew together.

6. Repeat step 5 but lay opposite direction of previous 2 folded circles.

7. Take remaining 10 circles and fold into quarters (like a pie) and sew about halfway up open edge.

8. Then take 4 quarter pieces, lay flat on folded pieces and sew together

9. Take 4 more, repeat step 8, but place each piece between each piece laid before.

10. Take last 2 pieces, place one inside the other and sew on flower through the point to base.

11. Fluff up, place gems in the center, and you have your very own fabric flower.