Organza is a transparent thin, but rather strong material in which two fibers are twisted, due to which it shimmers with a silvery sheen. It can be used not only for sewing curtains and outfits, but also for the manufacture of various decorative elements. Making a butterfly and organza with your own hands is very easy. This craft will be an excellent decoration for photo frames, furniture, mirrors, walls.
A bit of history
There is controversy about the origin of this fabric, but there are facts that suggest that the East is the birthplace of organza. Previously, this matter was considered one of the most expensive, since the process of processing it was quite laborious. For the manufacture of modern organza, as a rule, synthetic raw materials in the form of polyester are used, so it has become more affordable financially. Moreover, the artificial organza does not crease, withstands the effects of organic solvents and has good strength.
Organza Butterfly: workshop
To make an organza butterfly, you must first prepare the materials. So, for such a charming craft you will need:
- organza in bright and bright colors;
- contours of fabric in different colors;
- spider web ribbon;
- pencils of different colors;
- glue gun;
- decor in the form of beads, rhinestones;
- wool for felting or a piece of felt;
- piece of wire.
Before starting work, it is necessary to determine the pattern of the wings and the size of the butterfly from organza. With your own hands, the decor item can be done for the first time, so for a start you need to choose a simple contour. The size of the fabric base should be slightly larger than the wings. In order to make a butterfly made of organza with your own hands more dense, you need to glue two pieces of fabric together.
Between the material, you can put a spider web ribbon. The connection of parts occurs by ironing them, but it is important to adhere to a certain temperature, otherwise the fabric can be damaged. The resulting blank must be placed on the printed template, fixed with staples and outlined. You can draw a contour from one or both sides, it all depends on what purpose the butterfly will be used for. As soon as the circuit dries, the workpiece must be ironed again.
You can give a workpiece a beautiful look in different ways - paint with pencils, glue rhinestones. Carefully cut the wings along the outside of the contour using small scissors. The body for a butterfly made of organza with your own hands can be dumped from wool or made from felt. The torso looks original, which is made of wire with beads strung on it. Glue the wings with hot glue.
Quick version
You can make a butterfly and organza in 2 minutes with your own hands in another way. It is not too different from the previous one, but, nevertheless, the craft will look a little different. For the product you need to prepare:
- white organza and interlining of the same size;
- black marker;
- glitter, colored pencils;
- wire;
- sewing pins;
- threads
- glue, toothpicks.
A non-woven fabric should be applied to the printed butterfly template and the drawing should be transferred onto it using a marker. Then the pattern should be stitched with a thin wire, and its ends should be left on a non-adhesive basis of fabric. After that, the organza and the non-woven need to be folded with the adhesive side inwards and connected together, ironing.
To colorize a butterfly, it is recommended to use colored pencils or glitter. After the drawing is ready, you can start to cut the craft. You can make a butterfly body from toothpicks, you just need to fold them and wrap them with thread. Prepared pins are suitable as antennae. After practicing on simple options for making crafts, you can proceed to more complex techniques.
You can make a butterfly from organza with your own hands very quickly. To make the craft original and neat, at first you will have to clearly follow the instructions.
An unusual organza butterfly can be a wonderful decoration for walls, curtains, mirrors, and a cabinet. If you work hard, you can create a separate composition from a whole flock of tissue insects.
The easiest way to make organza butterflies
Butterflies from squares, the sizes of which are 8 by 8 cm and 10 by 10 cm, are quite simple to perform. The figures must be cut out of fabric, folded accordion diagonally and secured with a thread. A large accordion will play the role of large wings, a small one - in the role of the lower. Then they need to be joined together, and on top, glue the body made of beads or beads with hot glue. At this, the organza butterfly master class is over. As a result, you will get a beautiful craft, looking at which you can be inspired by new ideas and bring them to life.