You will need the following:
1/8 yard satin
glue gun
pen
candle
thread and needle (optional)
4 inches ribbon
Download the free pattern here.
Video Tutorial Here – Full picture tutorial below:
How to make No Sew Hair Flowers:
1 – Cut out Pattern
Print up the pattern ( like to print this pattern on card stock), cut out and trace circles onto cloth, cut out cloth.For pattern b you will snip slits between the rounded corners to make the “petals”. Tip – it is better to snip too little than to much try to keep them short – less than half way to the center.
For pattern B cut out a circle of the first pattern to be the bottom of the flower ( this will help hold the flower together better – it will be the same size circle as you the largest one you use from pattern b. So if you make a flower you used up to size 5, you will cut a size 5 circle of the non-petal pattern to cup the rest of the flower. It makes the flower neater and prevents the “petals” from drooping).
2 – Burn baby. burn!
Light the candle (be sure to have adult supervision) carefully burn the edges of the fabric
– more if you want a vintage look, less if you just want it to be nicely finished. (This takes some practice so be patient, but it all comes together in the end – mess ups are nearly impossible to see).
The fabric will get hot and can light on fire – be careful ( By the way you do this at your own risk – I’ve singed fingers doing this.)
3 – Stack and arrange the flower
After you have singed all the edges, stack the circle inside each other ( you may have to remove some circles to get the flower to lay right)4 – Glue it all together
Glue each circle to secure (you can also sew them together)5 – Add some drama
Glue a jewel in the center to cover up the stitches, or just to add some fun drama.
6 – Attach a ribbon or clip to the back
Cover one side of the barrette/ clip with ribbon using hot glue – then glue to the back of the flower.
You could also glue pin back to it as well. I’ve seen some people put both a pin and a clip backing on the flower to make it more versatile. Personally I just like the clip because my little girls wear these.
The button medallions are super easy to make!
You will need:
a button
8 inches of ribbon
glue gun
1 – Cut ribbon and glue
Cut two pieces of 4 inch ribbon. Fold in each side to center (wrong sides together) and glue.
2 – glue ribbons together add button
Glue the two ribbons together making a “plus sign”. Then glue the button on top and your finished!
moraima leon says
I would like to suggest a tool instead of a candle or a lighter….versa-tool you can shop and find them for less than 25 dollars but you can use it on wood, for stenciling, soldering…and for burning edges on fabrics and ribbons.
Kathy Workman says
Always keep a bowl of ice nearby for flaming satin, or singed fingers!!!
A D says
Love it! So much fun to make!
Samantha says
I love this I am so glad I came across this I am going to share this with my daughter she is all the time crafting and making hair items and I believe she will fall in love with your roses. Thank you so much for putting this out and making it free!
Linda says
Really loved your flowers! At the end it looked very nice and expensive but very easy to make.Thank you I sure will try it out with my four girls. Love all the other great ideas too!Thank you very much for sharing.
Sue Frankenbach says
You continue to amaze me with your ideas and willingness to provide simple and clear instructions. Can’t wait to try! Thank you.