How to Make a Ribbon Flower Brooch

This tutorial is entirely about making flower brooches that will make great classic gifts. This ribbon brooch is perfect for daily life as well as for special occasions like a wedding. We can imagine that ribbon flowers are attached to hair clips, have you thought of ribbon flower brooches also being so wonderful? Once you make this ribbon brooch, I guarantee you won't want to stop. You may find yourself be addicted to ribbon flowers in different types, so make sure to clear your calendar before you get down to the business of making this ribbon brooch.

Steps

  1. 1
    Make a flower.
    • Cut out a long strip of pink polyester ribbon and running stitch along one side of ribbon, and then pull the thread tightly to gather the ribbon as the picture shows.
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    • Knot and cut excess thread when you finish.
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    • Roll one end of ruffled ribbon from inwards until to make a full flower shape.
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  2. 2
    Make two bows.
    • Glue the end of the ribbon in place.
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    • Cut out a strip of organza ribbon and wrap a circle around the bottom of the flower; glue the ends.
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    • Fold two bows with two strips of green polyester ribbon and secure with glue.
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  3. 3
    Stick the brooch.
    • Make a loop with a dot ribbon and glue the middle to the green bows at an angle.
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    • Stick the flower to the middle of the bows.
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    • Attach the brooch to the back side of the bows with a round felt between them for securing.
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Things You'll Need

  • Polyester ribbons
  • Organza ribbon
  • Sewing threads
  • Felt
  • Brooch
  • Needle
  • Scissors
  • Hot melt gun

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Categories: Personal Accessories and Jewelry