What To Do When You Lose A Button, Ribbon Flower Craft

ByReverend Katherine

What To Do When You Lose A Button, Ribbon Flower Craft

One of my favorite black sweaters is looking a bit worn, probably because I wear it…a lot! Instead of running out to buy enough buttons to replace them all I thought why not make something.

 

Today’s tutorial is how to make a silk ribbon flower brooch.

 

 

 

What You need

ribbon about 20 inches and 2 inches wide

needle

thread that matches the ribbon

scissors

pin back ( from your local craft store)

patience

sorry a few photos are out of focus ( some photographer I am, giggle)

Lets make it! Start by folding the ribbon in half and tucking in the ends with your finger.  You can press the end with an iron if you like. But do not press the fold of the ribbon.

 

 

 

 

 

Now it’s time to sew. Tie a knot in the end of your thread and thread your needle with your matching thread (about twice the length of your ribbon ). Start at the folded end and begin sewing a running stitch.

 

 

 

Once you have sewn to the end leave enough thread to pull gently.

Now you need to start pulling and gathering. Don’t tug on it ( you don’t want to break your thread.

 

 

 

 

 

Keep gently pulling.

 

 

 

 

Now is where I apologize, I completely neglected to take a photo of the next step.

imagine clear in focus photo here 🙂

Re thread your needle and begin rolling your  flower into itself. Start with the end you folded as the center. With each roll sew a little tack stitch to hold it in place

When  you’ve reached the end, finish it all off with a wrap stitch and Snip off the excess ribbon. Don’t throw the scrap away you need it for the next step.

 

 

 

 

Create a tube, or folded piece with the  scrap and stitch it to the back.Covering up all of the stitching .

 

 

 

 

 

Then peel off the sticky backing of the brooch clasp and place it on top and sew the clasp on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

flip that beauty over and taa daa! I kept going and grabbed some teal ribbon scrap and made this pretty hair comb. Just attach a flat piece of fabric to the back ( omitting the clasp) and then hot glue to a comb.  I hope you’ve enjoyed this tutorial.

 

 

ribbon flower brooch katherines corner

 

 

 

 

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31 Comments

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  4. As I type I am ripping off all the buttons as I LOVE this. A fabulous post and just so creative.
    Oh you made me LOL with your getting in tune to sing me Happy Birthday!! I imagine you singing in the style of Marilyn to Mr President. Am I near the mark?!!!!
    Thank You for your warm wishes.
    Lynne

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  8. That’s something I will probably never attempt but it sure is cute. You are one smart lady. Hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday weekend. We are going back to her brothers place at the lake for cookout, burgers & dogs.
    ((HUGS))
    Odie 🙂

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  9. That is just darling and such a good idea. I am a lover of cardigans, I wear one all the time, just like a little old lady. I have one in every color and a few could sure use an update.

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  12. Bonjour Katherine,
    Great tutorial, and a good idea for lost buttons and so many things. Flowers are very popular clipped onto clothes here in Paris. I love your new look here on the site, very well done!
    Thank you for your visit to my blog the other day, your kind words about the magazine were very much appreciated.
    Mimi

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  13. That’s lovely! I try not to wear anything that attracts attention and I’m afraid that might. However, the granddaughters could use the ones for hair, on a clip, to keep them in.

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  18. Hi Katherine,

    Such a pretty flower brooch you have made and love the pink and teal ribbon flowers.
    Hope that you are having a great week

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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