Learn to make flowers of all kinds
FABRIC ROSES
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Fabric roses are made from strips of fabric, gathered and wound into
a coil. Crisp fabrics such as silk, satin and organza create
neatly defined roses, while softer fabrics like velvet make
luxurious blooms.
As a guide, the length should be about 10 times the width.
For example if the width of the strip is 10 cms then the length
of the strip should be 100 cms. For smaller roses you can reduce
the dimensions of the strip. When gathering the strip,
use strong thread or double sewing thread to prevent breaking
as you pull it up. Stitching 2 or 3 crisp roses on the shoulders
of a dress add a festive touch to any dress.
1. FINDING THE BIAS: Lay the fabric out flat. Then fold the
selvedge up in line with the top raw edge. Like a triangle.
Press along the fold and mark the fold with a pencil.
2. MARKING THE STRIPS: Use a pencil to draw the lines parallel
to the first marked line. Cut along the lines. Mark 10 cms from
one strip to another strip.
3. TRIMMING THE STRIPS: Fold each strip in half lengthwise
and using a pencil, draw shallow curves at each end.
Trim away excess fabric.
4. STITCHING THE STRIP: With double thread knotted at one end,
work running stitches through both the layers of the folded
strip 1 cm from the edge. When you reach the end of the strip,
snip the thread leaving a little extra for pulling.
5. GATHERING UP THE STRIP: Gently pull the loose end of
the thread to gather each strip slightly along its length.
Beginning at the knotted end, tightly roll up to 3 turns of
the strip to form the center of the rose.
Stitch through the rolled up center to secure it.
6. FORMING THE ROSE: Continue to roll up the strip,
gently pulling the gathers more closely,
but wrapping the fabric less tightly towards the end.
Secure the fabric with stitches through the base as you go.
When the strip is wound, work a few firm back stitches
and cut the thread.
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Fabric roses are made from strips of fabric, gathered and wound into
a coil. Crisp fabrics such as silk, satin and organza create
neatly defined roses, while softer fabrics like velvet make
luxurious blooms.
As a guide, the length should be about 10 times the width.
For example if the width of the strip is 10 cms then the length
of the strip should be 100 cms. For smaller roses you can reduce
the dimensions of the strip. When gathering the strip,
use strong thread or double sewing thread to prevent breaking
as you pull it up. Stitching 2 or 3 crisp roses on the shoulders
of a dress add a festive touch to any dress.
1. FINDING THE BIAS: Lay the fabric out flat. Then fold the
selvedge up in line with the top raw edge. Like a triangle.
Press along the fold and mark the fold with a pencil.
2. MARKING THE STRIPS: Use a pencil to draw the lines parallel
to the first marked line. Cut along the lines. Mark 10 cms from
one strip to another strip.
3. TRIMMING THE STRIPS: Fold each strip in half lengthwise
and using a pencil, draw shallow curves at each end.
Trim away excess fabric.
4. STITCHING THE STRIP: With double thread knotted at one end,
work running stitches through both the layers of the folded
strip 1 cm from the edge. When you reach the end of the strip,
snip the thread leaving a little extra for pulling.
5. GATHERING UP THE STRIP: Gently pull the loose end of
the thread to gather each strip slightly along its length.
Beginning at the knotted end, tightly roll up to 3 turns of
the strip to form the center of the rose.
Stitch through the rolled up center to secure it.
6. FORMING THE ROSE: Continue to roll up the strip,
gently pulling the gathers more closely,
but wrapping the fabric less tightly towards the end.
Secure the fabric with stitches through the base as you go.
When the strip is wound, work a few firm back stitches
and cut the thread.