For needlewomen, there is one inexhaustible theme for creativity - floral. Apparently, nature itself inspires so many experiments. From which only flowers can be made: from paper, from various fabrics, from leather, from threads, from beads and plastic bottles! And what can we say about performance techniques: they are molded, sewn, knitted, glued, cut and painted! In short, floral motifs are an endless reason for creativity, imagination and their embodiment. If you are just starting your journey in needlework and have not yet found your favorite techniques, try using simple material and a simple manufacturing method. Let's start by making flowers from ribbons with our own hands. In addition to being fun, it is also practical. Making ribbon flowers can be your favorite hobby. These works will become wonderful accessories for clothes or decoration for
bags. And what beautiful hair clips and elastic bands for hair can be made using flowers. Let's try?
So, do-it- yourself ribbon flowers . Each craftswoman has her favorite production option, there are many of them, and they all have different complexity. We will start with a simple method that does not require special equipment and investment.
What do we need for a flower?
- Tapes.
- Threads.
- Needles.
- Scissors.
How to make flowers from ribbons? The photos presented in the article help you. Ribbons can be bought at handicraft stores or where fabrics are sold. Threads and needles are likely to be found in your home.
In order to make flowers from ribbons with your own hands, you need to decide what splendor your product will have. The length of the tape will depend on this. The larger the flower, the longer the ribbon is needed. And the size of the product itself will depend on the width.
Try to make a flower from a meter cut. To do this, pick up a thread to match the ribbon and thread it into a convenient and sharp needle. Look at your ribbon - they come with different edges - and choose which edge you will string on the thread, and which will be the outer edge of the flower itself.
The photo shows how to start work. Wrap a corner and fix it. This must be done so that the strings when using the product do not come out and do not puff.
The next step is to string the edge of the tape onto the thread. It should be denser. You can fold the thread several times so as not to tear. Try to make small steps, then the flower will come out neat. Needle to go to the end of the product.
And now you should carefully pull the ribbon. The edge where we laid the corner, we need to twist around ourselves, pulling the thread.
When the entire ribbon is twisted, it should be secured on the back with a needle and thread so that your flower does not fall apart.
That's all miracles! Do-it-yourself flowers from ribbons with your own hands. They can be fixed on a baby hair clip or hoop.
If you want to make a large flower with "torn" edges, take a wide ribbon of organza and one edge slightly singe above a burning candle. The edge will be uneven, but this will be the whole charm. In the middle of such flowers, you can sew beads or glue rhinestones.
The scope for your imagination is not limited. Try it and you will succeed.