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Saturday, June 11, 2011

No-Sew Fabric Flower Brooch and Hair Clip Tutorial


The women in my church ward are planning a little retreat.  At the retreat, they wanted to learn how to make the fabric flowers that could be interchanged as a brooch or hair clip.  I was given the assignment to come up with some options.  This is what I chose.


A golden yellow rolled/folded linen fabric flower with a large grey gem in the center and


 An off-white pleated ribbon wrapped flower with a silver button in the center.

The flowers are both no-sew flowers.  There will be a power source at the retreat so I lucked out with being able to use my hot glue gun (phew).  I know fabric flower tutorials are pretty much everywhere already so I just put together a picture tutorial on how I made the white no-sew pleated flower.  I wore the white flower today and already had someone ask me how I made it so I know someone out there will find it useful :).


Wear it in your hair...

Or as a brooch...

In case you are wondering about the price to make a bulk amount, I priced it out and with some coupons and sales the total price to make each of these was about:

White Flower $3.00
Yellow Flower $1.50

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42 comments:

  1. Kaitlin SaenzJune 12, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    I love this tutorial! Super cute! Thanks for sharing! I'm your newest follower...can't wait to see what you do next!

    Kaitlin
    notsosimplehousewife.blogspot.com

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  2. Jo (@ boogaloo)June 12, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing - I've been wanting to make something like this for a while. They are both STUNNING! How lucky those ladies will be at the retreat! Hopefully I can pull it off too :)

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  3. Rachel // Maybe MatildaJune 12, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Pleated ribbon! You're a genius! I love the flowers, and you are so photogenic . . . you look gorgeous in every shot!

    Rachel @ Maybe Matilda

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  4. AnonymousJune 12, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    I love this! So cute. Your blog is really great, if you'd like to list it in our directory for free, please head over to 500dollarwedding.blogspot.com

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  5. Kirsta SilveyJune 12, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    I'm really looking forward to making these! Also, the RS was wondering who takes the pictures for your blog....

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  6. AntonellaJune 12, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    These are so pretty and your tutorial makes it look so easy! So glad I followed your link from the Nifty Thrifty Things Link Party, I've also linked up if you want to stop in.
    Hugs, antonella :-)
    http://quilling.blogspot.com/2011/06/filigree-friday-free-fathers-day-badges.html

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  7. The Starr FamilyJune 12, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Adorable and a complete steal!! ps, could those posies look any cuter on you?

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  8. AmandaHJune 12, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    love that white pleated flower! Gonna have to get some of that ribbon next time I'm in Hobby. I have a folded flower made out of orange linen that looks just like your linen one. It's my fave! I <3 orange

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  9. Jen @ My Own RoadJune 13, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Just wanted to tell you that I love all your projects and I'm a new follower! (The white flower is my favorite!)

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  10. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    These are super cute!

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  11. Katie {Sweet Rose Studio}June 13, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    I've always wanted to make one of the pleated flowers, but never thought to use pleated trim. Genius! Thanks for sharing this at Today's Creative Blog!

    Katie
    www.sweetrosestudio.com

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  12. Chelsea CoreenJune 14, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    I'm using this in a blog post cuz I love it so much!! So adorable. great blog!
    www.bejeweleddesignsbychelsea.blogspot.com

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  13. Sara NeufeldJune 14, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    wow i love them both!! thanks for the tutorial. :)

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  14. LrSchwtzJune 14, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    These are lovely! Thanks for the great tutorial. Please stop by www.laughloveandcraft.com and link up to my Share the Wealth Wednesday Link Party! I'm your newest follower!

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  15. Sarah @ Simply Sarah StyleJune 14, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Love the idea of a no-sew flower. These look great! Thank you for sharing.

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  16. Wendy D.June 15, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    THis is AWESOME! I can't wait to try it!

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  17. Andee FlynnJune 15, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    Love the no-sew option! So cute!

    Andee

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  18. Shannon @FairfaceWashclothsJune 15, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Gorgeous flowers! I love seeing new designs. I didn't think to use pleated ribbon. Brilliant! Love them!
    shannonsews.blogspot.com

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  19. KristyJune 16, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    GREAT idea to use the pleated ribbon. Thanks for sharing your tutorial.

    Can't wait to see what you come up with next! I'm following you now! I'd love if you followed me back at www.illgetyoumypretties.blogspot.com

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  20. UnknownJune 16, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    I'm so glad I came across your blog today. I love that flower made from pleated ribbon. I make flowers ALL THE TIME, but never used pleated ribbon. Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

    Miranda
    www.justdrinkacoke.blogspot.com

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  21. JulieJune 16, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Very cute! I love that it's versatile, too. :)

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  22. Kelly @livingcraftilyeverafterJune 17, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    Very cute! I featured this on my blog today, come on by and check it out!

    http://livingcraftilyeverafter.blogspot.com/2011/06/five-fabulous-finds-14.html

    Kelly

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  23. JamieJune 17, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    this is the prettiest fabric flower i've seen out there! saw you on living craftily ever after

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  24. Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}June 17, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    These are gorgeous and you look beautiful as always!
    Thank you so much for linking this up to {nifty thrifty sunday} last week!
    Hope to see you again this weekend!
    xoxo,
    Vanessa

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  25. NicoleJune 17, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Cut, cute, cute!!! How did you do the yellow one, it looks to be a different kind of ribbon or fabric? If you get a chance check out my feather hairband and clips. www.nicole-blissfullyblessed.blogspot.com

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  26. Michelle @ Sweet Something DesignJune 17, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Too cute! Looks pretty in your hair!

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  27. Delightful DeetsJune 17, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    That pleated flower is so pretty! This is the 2nd time I've ended up on your blog, loved the men's polo refashion and now this! You are beautiful! I featured this on my Friday 5, have a great weekend!
    www.modernwivelyhood.blogspot.com

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  28. Sarah @ Scissors and a WhiskJune 17, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Beautiful!! Great job! I'd totally wear it on my purse or in my hair :)

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  29. RebaJune 17, 2011 at 8:34 PM

    Your stuff is always so cute! I love it.

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  30. mary kathryn @ mathews family happeningsJune 17, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Beautiful flowers! This is definitely going to be my next project- thanks so much for sharing! I'm visiting from Tatertots and Jello.

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  31. Desiree @ The 36th AVENUEJune 18, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    What a beauty! I'd love for you to share it at my link party...lovely ;)

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  32. Domestic C.O.O.June 18, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Love the flowers. Just one question. The white flower, did you start with the center and move down or did you start with the base and move up?

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  33. AnonymousJune 18, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    i have made the wrap flowers but never seen the pleated ribbon flower...joann's, here i come. so, yes there are people out there who havent seen it, thanks for thinking of us. cc
    saw you at shabbynest.

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  34. UnknownJune 18, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Great tutorial! I hope the retreat goes well!
    Jenni
    kissedbyafrog.blogspot.com

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  35. MelissaJune 18, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    These are beautiful, love that there is no sewing involved!

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  36. TerryJune 18, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    I'm always on the lookout for flower ideas and this is so wonderful! Love your blog! Please come over and link up at my party going on this weekend!

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  37. RuthJune 19, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    I love both of these flowers. They're great. Have fun at the retreat.

    Ruth

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  38. DomesblissityJune 20, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    These are gorgeous! I've got some pleated ribbon and a desire to make a whole lot of fabric flowers for hair clips and hair bands. Thanks so much for sharing!

    Anne @ Domesblissity

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  39. UnknownAugust 21, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    These are beautiful!!

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  40. Lula LolaMarch 27, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    This is a darling brooch. I think that your post has been stolen though and republished at this site.
    http://interests11.blogspot.com/2012/03/no-sew-fabric-flower-brooch-and-hair.html

    All of the content on this site seems to be stolen. And I wanted to let you know that your post has been lifted!
    Take care, sorry to have contacted you with this bit of random internet craziness!

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  41. WaseemMay 8, 2012 at 1:35 AM

    Like the tutorial....this is the prettiest flower I have seen out there...love it.


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  42. UnknownJuly 24, 2012 at 12:14 PM

    How was the yellow folded flower made?

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