Flower Pin Tutorial
September 9, 2009 1:29 pm
Fold it in half.
Start by making larger ones and get progressively smaller. Not too small, though. For a large flower, you will need about 15 petals. Begin stacking them as shown.
Here’s what it looks like when they are all stacked.
Now get a needle and thread and pull the first stitch through the middle.
Stitch a small ‘x’ so everything is in place well.
Now that everything is secure, we are just going to form the flower more. I fold it in half and stitch it through. 
Then after that I fold in half again and make another stitch through.
Here’s what it looks like after those steps.
After that, tie it off in the back.
You can add to it whatever you want to attach it. You can buy pins and glue it on, you can use a safety pin, a barette, whatever you want. You can also add fun things to the center like a pearl, a diamond, a fabric center, a button- anything!
Here’s the pink one I did.
I really like the fabric I used for the white one because it has a texture to it that reminds me of real petals.
What do you plan on doing with them??
Tags: accessory, chiffon, flower, pin, silk
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By Hess Fam on Sep 9, 2009 | Reply
You posted this just in time!!! I am actually making these with a group of young women from my church tonight. I was going to wing it and make them but nw I feel more confident!!! nice work!
By Always Inspire on Sep 9, 2009 | Reply
Fabulous, thanks so much for that! I'm going to make one to adorn a shirt with.
By Ellieboo on Sep 9, 2009 | Reply
Thank you so much for posting this – I cant wait to make one, shame I am at work at the moment.
By Jessica on Sep 9, 2009 | Reply
I'm glad to see i'm not the only gal that checks your blog at work! I can't wait to buy some fabric and make a few of these for scarfs and to attach to a jacket and purse. Thank you for using your God given gifts of creativity and sharing them with us!!
By Maggie on Sep 9, 2009 | Reply
Thanks for being so generous with your tutorials. Are you still working on the pattern for the gorgeous Marjorie top of yours with the huge flower on the front. I'd love to buy one when they are available
By megan on Sep 9, 2009 | Reply
my cousin told me about your blog, and how much she loves it. i don't sew at all, but i wanted to check it out. after looking through a bunch of your lovely creations i have decided to sign up for a basic sewing class so that i can learn to use my machine. i can't wait to make some of your ideas! thanks for sharing!!!
By VivatRegina on Sep 9, 2009 | Reply
Thanks for the post! I love it!!! Can't wait to see what new tricks you have up your hand-made, super cute sleeves!
By Lisa on Sep 10, 2009 | Reply
Thanks!!
By Leoni on Sep 10, 2009 | Reply
These are so GORGEOUS!!!! And the best thing is they are so simple too, no fuss. I am currently making a maxi dress with the Presser Foot challenge and I am going to make a few of these flowers with the scrap fabric to accessorise! Thank you Alexis
By Rebekah on Sep 10, 2009 | Reply
Thanks so much!! I was trying to do this last week (before your other post) and I simply could not figure it out!
By Anonymous on Sep 10, 2009 | Reply
What kind of fabric do you recommend using so that the petals don't frey over time?
By Misty (aka MOM) on Sep 10, 2009 | Reply
This is awesome! I am going to make some to dress up some homemade hair scrunchies I am making for my sis! Thanks so much, I love your blog!
By yankin2002 on Sep 11, 2009 | Reply
Adorable! Will try it.
Thank you!
By Beckie on Sep 23, 2009 | Reply
question….if you were to put this on a shirt, could you wash it?? or would it fray? Or could you put something on the edges to keep it from fraying?? I love it!!
By Anonymous on Sep 28, 2009 | Reply
So great! Just made one and it took about 10 minutes! So easy and so cute!
By Barbara Jean on Dec 28, 2009 | Reply
this is great
thank you for sharing
blessings
barbara jean
By Elizabeth Judd on Feb 3, 2010 | Reply
hey I absolutely LOVE your website! I just got done making the flower and it turned out so cute, but i’m wondering the same thing as some other people, if I sew it on my shirt will it fray, is it okay to wash and is there something I could put on it from fraying? thanks so much!!!
By admin on Feb 3, 2010 | Reply
If you wash it it’s probably going to fray and then get really funky in the wash. It will get deformed
By misty on Apr 15, 2010 | Reply
absolutely adoreable!!! can’t wait to make a few of these.
By Mary on Jun 16, 2010 | Reply
Thank you! Your photos and instructions make it look easy!
Mary
By Bernadett on Nov 7, 2010 | Reply
Thanks so much for the tip! I am making Hip Swag and Art Bags and so much more….I am looking for a great pattern. I am just experimenting at the moment. Check out my website at miabeedesign.com
By Laura on Dec 30, 2010 | Reply
I’m looking for a cute and inexpensive way to make flowers for my wedding. This is perfect!! I love it! Not to mention I’m a creative/diy kind of gal anyhow. Thank you for posting!!
By Lindsey on Jan 16, 2011 | Reply
This is so easy! I love it! Thanks.
By MisVeee on Feb 10, 2011 | Reply
Thanks heaps!!~ Excellent for my needs. Using a cotton strip. How do I keep it from fraying?
By apoorva on Mar 7, 2011 | Reply
this was super easy…thank you. had fun making it with my mother.
By samanthaleaa on Mar 7, 2011 | Reply
I guess that, depending on the fabric, you could slightly burn the edges with a lighter. This would prevent fraying and also might make the edges stand out a bit more, giving it a little flare.
By samanthaleaa on Mar 8, 2011 | Reply
I tried the lighter idea and found that it works really well. It might prevent fraying, but it also turns the fabric up and makes it seem more realistic!
By karen on Mar 16, 2011 | Reply
Thanks, I love this. I am using white silk and sparkly blue beads for the center! I will wear it in my hair at my wedding.:) I used fray stop on the silk, which made the fabric a little wavy like real flowers might look.
By Lakin on Mar 29, 2011 | Reply
Thank you soooo much for the easy tutorial!! I am making these for my wedding!! Thanks again!
By Alyssia on May 14, 2011 | Reply
These were beautiful and quick to do……I just made one with linen material and it turned out beautifully….thanks again”
By Meghan on Jul 6, 2011 | Reply
I plan on making my wedding flowers! They’re pretty, cheaper, and will last forever!
By georgia stewart on Jul 31, 2011 | Reply
love it thanks so much for sharing it , i appreciate it and wish you a pink rainbow day
By Lindsay on Sep 19, 2011 | Reply
I love these flowers, I am having a vintage inspired wedding in May and these flowers will be gorgeous as decorations laid out on the guest tables and the desert table. Thank you for the tutorial, Im starting mine tonight
By Bri on Oct 21, 2011 | Reply
I have been trying to find a tutorial to make my own flower hair clip for weeks. I am going to a steelers vs. cardinals football game, steelers being my favorite team, and wanted to make my own using steelers fabric and colors. Now I feel like I can actually make this with success before the game! Thank you.best and easiest tutorial I’ve found!
By Kerri on Nov 24, 2011 | Reply
Well earlier i made a shirt and it is really cute, but i thought it needed something, so i thought what about a fabric flower to cover up the really bad sewing i did. so this is the cutest thing i have ever seen and i will use this from now on.
By Ashlea on Jan 19, 2012 | Reply
This is wonderful! I want to make a flower to pin my marquasite brooch to so I can make a hair piece for my wedding. Thanks!
By Malsha on Jan 25, 2012 | Reply
It’s great
Very simply taught and very understanding. Great Lesson