I have had some requests for a flower accessory how-to, so I thought I’d share my newest flower love, the singed flower rosette. I have been eyeing these flowers for quite a while and I finally got up the nerve to give it a go. It is so simple and really opens the door for endless accessory options. The only critical factor is this: you must use polyester! That’s what melts. If you don’t use a plastic product, you’ll just get smoke, no pretty singed flower. Okay? Okay. So, it’s really quite simple.
You cut some circles in varying sizes,
you melt the edges (I like to use my creme brulee torch) by carefully passing the flame close by the edge of the fabric circle.
Stack your circles.
Hot glue or stitch them together.
Then add some pizazz however you want. For this festive flower, I added a small rolled fabric center and a ribbon. You can also add a pearl, a button, a vintage brooch, whatever your heart desires!
To finish the back, I like to cut a circle from felt, then hot glue it down over a hairclip or pin. I cut a small slit in the felt to slip the functioning parts of the clip/pin through.
I’m going to use this little flower as a hairclip for Addie, but it would also look darling pinned on to this quickie holiday skirt, don’t you think?
I’d love to see your accessories if you give ’em a try!!
Comments & Reviews
Audrey says
I have always wondered how to do this!! I know I already said this, but I’m so glad I found your blog!! I have a baby girl & I cannot wait to make some great stuff!!
Audrey
@adaywithadomesticengineer.blogspot.com
Jenny says
Glad you mentioned it’s polyester you need and not silk. I have been wanting to try this! The other day we went to the Goodwill clearance center and I found a large red silky polyester blouse for just a few cents. It’ll be perfect for flowers! I love your skirt too, and I’ve been meaning to try making a skirt for my daughters.
Liz says
so cute! Thanks for sharing. we are featuring you over at our blog ziggycrafts.blogspot.com
Shari @For the Little Doll In Your Life says
Thanks for the tute. It makes a cute addition to the skirt. Do you think it has too much dimension to add as an embellishment on a scarf?
hearttypat says
oh!! thanks for the tip!
Mama.Mommy.Mom. says
Very cute! Thank you for posting 🙂
Sharon says
Thank you, I have been wondering how you made them. They are so pretty!
sewingseedscraftylife says
Cute. Cute. Cute!