Fabric Flowers

I decided I needed to break away from the rolled rosettes. I found some silky fabric on clearance at Hobby Lobby so I bought a foot of each of the 4 colors. I looked all over for a good tutorial.....you know.....because I am challenged when it comes to following directions I needed one I could follow. I found a few that were sort of easy to follow. What I didn't understand....I made up my own. I took pics of the third attempt....you know....because I usually do at least three.
This is a soft aqua silky fabric. I started by cutting six circles. I cut three on the pen line and three just short of the pen line.....that way one is smaller and they are more graduated in size.Here they are...all ready to go. I lit a tea light candle....FYI....the longer it burns the hotter it gets....just sayin'.I started by holding it 2-3 inches from the flame as per one of the tutorials but it was taking forever and I'm just not that patient. So I was about an inch or less from the flame most of the time. Another hint....use tweezers for the smaller circles....fewer burned digits!Using two hands for the bigger circles gave me better control and maneuverability. Another tip....be ready to blow out the occasional flame. No harm done :) After singeing the edges I held the flower, top up,to the flame....just until it puckered a bit.
Lay them all together and turn and arrange the circles until everything meets with your exacting standards. I used hot glue to glue them all together....but you could sew them. I think the glue was easier.Then I dug in my bead stash for some coordinating beads. You could use buttons or crystals or whatever.
Here are my three finished flowers. I will put alligator clips on the back so they can be used on either head bands or clothing.There you have it. Probably about as clear as mud....but there you go. I will be linking up during the week to some great link parties. Check them out for some fabulous ideas.
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