Large Layered Flower Pin How To
November 5, 2009 3:32 pmI saw this flower pin from Anthropologie and absolutely loved it.
So I tried to make one and was so happy with the way it came out. I thought I’d share the tutorial with you!
So I tried to make one and was so happy with the way it came out. I thought I’d share the tutorial with you!
I wanted mine to be off white, but with a little color variation.I took 5 strips of fabric, each one slightly smaller than the last. I also had a couple round pieces of tulle.
Ruffle each piece of fabric on one side.
Here’s what you’ll have.
Now for the base of the pin. Get a piece of fabric and fold it over so you have two layers.
Cut them in a circle and sew or (using my best friend) hot glue together.
Get your widest strip of fabric and form it in a circle so that the ends meet.
Glue the ends together.
Glue it to your base piece.
Get your next piece of fabric and do the same thing.
After applying each piece I trim the edges in a wavy way to mimic flower petals. You can trim it however way you like.
Keep adding the layers, throw in some tulle as needed. Make sure you do the widest piece first and end with the narrowest piece. At the end, glue a pin to the back.
**My tip- glue the pin at the top end of the back so that way the heavy flower won’t topple over when you wear it. Or you can add a pin at the top and bottom for extra security.**
**My tip- glue the pin at the top end of the back so that way the heavy flower won’t topple over when you wear it. Or you can add a pin at the top and bottom for extra security.**
You can add whatever you want to the center. Here’s the pearls I added.
Or you can add a vintage broach…
…or perhaps a rhinestone pin.
I love the depth of the flower.
Here it is on my favorite jacket from Anthropologie.
I also made some in some other colors.
And if you don’t want to make your own, hop on over to my etsy store to get one there!
Tags: accesory, chiffon, flower, pin, silk, tulle
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By Disney on Nov 9, 2009 | Reply
Those are lovely! Very wintry, I love it!
By Rachel Leigh on Nov 9, 2009 | Reply
Such a cute idea! I love that you are so nice to teach us how to do it, Thanks!
By TERRi :) on Nov 9, 2009 | Reply
A.DORABLE!
By JoYfuL PrAiSe on Nov 9, 2009 | Reply
Those are awesome! I love your blog! very nice of you to share this tutorial, was this regular cotton fabric that you used?
By Laurie Anne on Nov 9, 2009 | Reply
Once again…awesome! x
By Miss Peregrin on Nov 9, 2009 | Reply
Ingenious! I so want to make one of these now.
By Twiddle Thumbs on Nov 9, 2009 | Reply
You have no idea how timely this tutorial is… I bought a remnant of perfect material just last week. YAY!
By Happy Together on Nov 9, 2009 | Reply
Super pretty!
By Wendy on Nov 10, 2009 | Reply
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
By Anna on Nov 10, 2009 | Reply
That's so beautiful, hopefully I can try one soon! Thanks for the tute.
By casserole on Nov 10, 2009 | Reply
Gorgeous!! I posted a link to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-large-layered-flower/2009/11/10/
–Anne
By Laurel @ Ducks in a Row on Nov 10, 2009 | Reply
Thank you for the tutorial – I love this!
By Shanade on Nov 11, 2009 | Reply
I seriously love these. I'll be making me some of these for sure. Thanks for the tutorial.
By scribbled sentences on Nov 17, 2009 | Reply
That was a great tutorial I can't wait to try it myself. Did you use any particular type of fabric to make it??
Amanda
scribblesenteces.blogspot.com
By Caitlin Erin on Nov 23, 2009 | Reply
I was also wondering what type of fabric works best.
By Anonymous on Nov 26, 2009 | Reply
what type of pin do you glue to the back of the flower and were can i get it ?
By Mrs. M on Nov 30, 2009 | Reply
Help!!
I've tried to make two…using cotton and tuile…and they look like a teacup…or something.
What width should I use? Length? Type of fabric?
I love the pin and so want to creat them for myself.
Help please!
By Anonymous on Jan 6, 2010 | Reply
Wow This is great! Sue
By Andrea on Jun 18, 2010 | Reply
this is freaking cute!
I can’t wait to try it!
By JoJo on Sep 28, 2010 | Reply
Thank you so much for the gorgeous tutorial.
Nearly a year after you first posted this!!!
I will be making one of these for sure! ♥
By susan said so on Feb 20, 2011 | Reply
Great project! I wish some of the commenter’s questions had been answered, since I’m having the same issues and the same questions!
xox,
Susan
By Nike@ChooseToThrive on Apr 12, 2011 | Reply
Gorgeous! Love it!
By Lindsey on May 8, 2011 | Reply
Cute tutorial, thanks for sharing. x
By Tinka on Aug 16, 2011 | Reply
I made a miniature version of these and made earrings out of them! They were adorable with a pearl in the middle!
By lilo on Jan 25, 2012 | Reply
Really nice flower!! wil try to do one one day.
By Laura Cross on Feb 10, 2012 | Reply
So I just whipped a small version of this up, attached it to a ribbon and am going to have my son give it to the young lady he’s going to the V-day dance with tonight.
I’m not particularly crafty, but this was extremely easy to do and the result is perfect.
Love it!
Thank you.
By Pam on Mar 31, 2012 | Reply
Do you use a satin-type fabric? How long are the strips cut? How wide is the widest? Thanks!