1x Moda Candy/Mini Charm Pack – Bright Sun by Sherri & Chelsi of A Quilting Life {you will use around 6-9 charms per flower}
1x 23mm button {we used diy fabric-covered buttons}
Pins
Scrap Felt
Hot Glue Gun
Hair Clip, Alice Band or similar
Needle and Thread
BLUE FLOWER:
5. Remove last pin and fold petal in half enclosing the folds from the last step. Take your pin and insert through the middle of your petal, making sure to secure all layers and folds. Your folded petal will look like this both on the bottom, and the front:
8. Using a needle and thread {doubled over and knotted to secure the ends}, thread your petals on, one-by-one, through the centres. Remove pins as you go. It is important to make sure you are sewing through all layers and folds, or your petal will unravel.
9. Secure the last petal to the first by sewing the bases of each petal together, both on the front, and the back of your flower.
10. Manipulate and arrange your petals, securing where needed. These centre stitches will be covered, so there is no need to disguise them yet! Set flower aside for a moment.
11. Take your coordinating mini charm square, and trim to fit your fabric button pieces. Cover your button as per the instructions given on the pack.
12. Before tying off your thread, sew your button on to the front of your fabric flower. Secure thread at the back and tie off.
13. Cut a 1”x 1” square of felt and hot glue to the back of your fabric flower to form a base for attaching to hair clips, bags, badges.
6. Continue until you have 5 gathered petals. Secure the last petal to the first by sewing the bases of each petal together, both on the front, and the back of your flower. Pull tightly to maintain the gathers, and the flower shape and to close off the centre.
7. Manipulate and arrange your petals, securing where needed. These centre stitches will be covered, so there is no need to disguise them yet! Set flower aside for a moment.
8. Take your co-ordinating mini charm square, and trim to fit your fabric button pieces. Cover your button as per the instructions given on the pack.
9. Before tying off your thread, sew your button on to the front of your fabric flower. Secure thread at the back and tie off.
10. Cut a 1”x 1” square of felt and hot glue to the back of your fabric flower to form a base for attaching to hair clips, hair bands, bags, badges.
Each flower uses 6-9 charms.
The options for these flowers are endless – so quick and easy to make, Candy Flowers are the perfect gift this season! Remember to tag @livelovesew and @modabakeshop with #candyflowers in your finished photos and posts. Enjoy!
Keera Job – LIVE.LOVE.SEW Pattern Co.
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