It's day 2 of Flower Week, and we've got one of our quickest projects ever for you! Ribbon flowers are super simple to make, and they can be used for so much! I've been using them mostly for cards lately, but they are perfect for little girls' hair clips, headbands, purses, onesies or girls' t-shirts, well you get the idea. You can do a LOT with them.
Ribbon Flower Tutorial
What you'll need:
*Piece of ribbon, 4-6" long (depending on your desired finish size)
*Needle and matching thread
*Button or brad for the center (optional)
*Scissors
1. Thread your needle and tie a knot at the end of the thread. Starting at one end, do a running stitch along length of ribbon.
2. When you get near the end, pull on the thread to bunch up your ribbon.
3. Back stitch with your needle a few stitches to secure.
4. Fold ribbon around to make a complete circle. Hold ends together with tails pointing down.
5. From the back side, stitch up the tails to close your circle. Stitch back down and secure with knots.
6. Cut off tails close to stitching.
7. Insert a brad, or sew on a button to create the flower's center.
8. You have a ribbon flower! Make your gathers as tight or loose as you want. It all depends on the look you want.
Then you can attach it to a card like I did here. Inspiration for this card came from the fabulous Kristina Werner and today's MACM.
Here are some other examples of ribbon flowers on cards. These have button centers.
And this one has a rhinestone brad center. The ribbon flower actually makes up the center of one of our little crocheted flowers from this tutorial.
Sorry Summer, you're not going anywhere. These little cuties are going to be around all winter!
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33 Responses to “how to make ribbon flowers”
I've never even thought about a ribbon flower. Thanks for showing me something new! I'm excited!!
They make really pretty hair embellishments too. Little girls just love them.
These are beautiful...love the colors.
Smiles,
Kelly
THAT"S SO COOL! I'm going to try that!! Even I, a non-sewer, should be able to do that!
These are lovely! I especially like the pink one with the crocheted flower underneath.
I am so glad I found your blog!!! I am never disapointed when I drop by. LOVE the ribbon flowers!!!!
the flowers are so cute and easy to do..I think I'll be adding those in very soon ..thanks !
very cute! thanks so much for the tutorial... will have to make some ribbon flowers for my daughters hair.
Thanks for the tutorial! I'm putting a link to it from my blog so I can remember it later! :)
So cute! Thanks for sharing! Even easier than the yo-yo's!
so simple! so quick! so perfect! thanks for a great tutorial on something I can use on gifts, hair ties, and clothing! such versatility!
I just found your blog today! I made the Tee shirt today too. I will just settle, start scrolling, and read everything. I love that PeePee Tee Pee. Too funny--and yet very needed! I have a grandson--and yes, it's needed!
Those are really cute :)
These are too cute! I can't wait to try them out!
How very cute! Love your blog!
Ah your cards are So darling! how creative and unique! Love finding people who share our love and passion for crafting and creating! Keep it up! Do you seel your cards?
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I made one last night and it was a success!! :) I am posting a photo of it and linking your blog to my post on Sunday (the day I usually post about crafts on my blog!)
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS TUTORIAL!
I can emelish these and make bows for dogs' hair. i am a groomer and own 2 yorkies, as well. My clients will love them.
These are super cute! I just attempted my first one and it turned out great. I decided to make a matching one and created barrettes for my daughter. I posted a pic and linked to your tut. :-) Thanks!
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Very cute!
Those are adorable!
Man! Everything is so cute! You guys are awesome!
OH my gosh!!!!!! THANK U THANK U SO MUCH!!!!!! (*hugging you and swinging u around*) lol....your blog totally rocks!!1
I love all of your flower making tutorials! I especially like this one because it is as simple as a yo-yo but SO much cuter and springy looking! :)
-Shelby
the flowers are beautiful and so easy, i'm sure i'll make some, thanks for the tutorials, hugs angelique
Thanks for sharing! I found ur blog from Lily Lane. That's some cute ribbon flowers. :)
Adin B
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Wow,thanx for that,they are amazing!!! :o)x
so simple! so quick! so perfect! thanks for a great tutorial on something.i like so much thank,s for great shearing.gifts send to Pakistan
great looking flowers... i made some fabric flower myself, check it out :)
This is great - thanks for sharing - can't wait to have a go!!
Lovely bolg! I think this is the first comment I have ever written! Your blog is just amazing and the picture step by step tutorials are totally helpful!
xoxo
Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial....I am going to try it right now.....
Beautiful!!!
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