How to Make Fabric Kanzashi Flowers
Assemble the items needed., Note that this tutorial uses 3.5" (8.8cm) squares., Fold the square in half diagonally., Fold the right hand corner up to meet the top corner., Do the same fold with the left hand corner., Fold the left corner back to...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Assemble the items needed.
These are listed below under "Things You'll Need". , However, you can use larger or smaller squares to make different sizes of flowers, depending on the end use you're looking for.
Note that the larger size is easier for the beginner to work with and learn from.
The breakdown is basically: one petal for each square and a flower can be 5, 6, 7 or 8 petals.
So, if you have 1 yard (0.9Â m) 44-45" (91.44cm) fabric and cut to 3" (7.6cm) squares, you can make 24 flowers. , Keep the right side of the fabric out.
Press the fold seam with your finger or an iron. , Press the fold with finger. , Press the fold with your fingers. , Press the fold with your fingers. , Press the fold with your fingers. , Here you can see the back view.
The two corners should meet the center but not overlap. , This is the back side of the petal. , This is what the front side looks like. ,,,, Follow the images for instruction. , Arrange the petals in circle. , Sew the petals together as shown. ,, This is the front side. ,, Spray with fabric stiffener if you like. ,, Make five petal flowers.
Use grosgrain ribbon instead of fabric.
Here is the kanzashi butterfly made of
2.25" grosgrain ribbon: -
Step 2: Note that this tutorial uses 3.5" (8.8cm) squares.
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Step 3: Fold the square in half diagonally.
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Step 4: Fold the right hand corner up to meet the top corner.
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Step 5: Do the same fold with the left hand corner.
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Step 6: Fold the left corner back to meet the center.
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Step 7: Repeat with the right corner.
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Step 8: Check the back.
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Step 9: Starting the position achieved in step 7
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Step 10: fold the whole piece in half
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Step 11: toward you
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Step 12: with 2 corners inside the fold.
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Step 13: Flip the petal over.
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Step 14: Use an alligator clip to hold the petal in shape until you're ready to assemble it.
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Step 15: Repeat steps 2-10 to finish all of the petals.
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Step 16: Trim the base (raw edges) as shown in this set of images.
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Step 17: Sew the petals together.
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Step 18: Don't pull the thread tight yet.
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Step 19: Check the back side of the flower
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Step 20: which should look like this.
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Step 21: Pull the thread tight.
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Step 22: Flip the accessory over.
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Step 23: Close to the center
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Step 24: sew all of the petals.
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Step 25: Open the top of the petal.
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Step 26: Sew or glue the fabric covered button.
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Step 27: Consider some alternatives: Glue a large rhinestone on top.
Detailed Guide
These are listed below under "Things You'll Need". , However, you can use larger or smaller squares to make different sizes of flowers, depending on the end use you're looking for.
Note that the larger size is easier for the beginner to work with and learn from.
The breakdown is basically: one petal for each square and a flower can be 5, 6, 7 or 8 petals.
So, if you have 1 yard (0.9Â m) 44-45" (91.44cm) fabric and cut to 3" (7.6cm) squares, you can make 24 flowers. , Keep the right side of the fabric out.
Press the fold seam with your finger or an iron. , Press the fold with finger. , Press the fold with your fingers. , Press the fold with your fingers. , Press the fold with your fingers. , Here you can see the back view.
The two corners should meet the center but not overlap. , This is the back side of the petal. , This is what the front side looks like. ,,,, Follow the images for instruction. , Arrange the petals in circle. , Sew the petals together as shown. ,, This is the front side. ,, Spray with fabric stiffener if you like. ,, Make five petal flowers.
Use grosgrain ribbon instead of fabric.
Here is the kanzashi butterfly made of
2.25" grosgrain ribbon:
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