This is a sneak peak into our guest post for Jen at Tatertots & Jell-o Friday, but I just couldn’t wait to share!
Not too long ago, I discovered some fabulous sweater flowers made by Linda over at Craftaholics Anonymous, and thought I would give them a go.
First, you will need some old sweaters. I found mine at a thrift store for a few dollars, I just couldn’t stomach cutting up my sweaters knowing how much I paid for them.
Take the sleeve of the sweater and cut roughly a 4 to 5 inch section off.
I double thread a regular sewing needle and tie a knot at the end. Fold the sweater round in half, right sides out.
Hand sew a basting stitch along the bottom 1/4 of the sweater round, making sure to catch both layers of sweater.
I like to pull the thread while I continue the basting stich. I find it’s much easier to gather, and it lessens the likelihood of the thread breaking.
Once you have completed the basting stitch, tie a knot to secure.
Flip the flower over.
Now you can embellish the flower center however you like.
With a button…
…or another type of fabric flower. This is a twisted muslin flower. Aren’t they fun!!!
The ideas are limitless!! I have visions of a Sweater Flower Christmas Wreath in my future!!
Sooo pretty!
Those flowers are beautiful! Where do you find all of your cute buttons and pins for the center of your flowers?
Nicole-the button is from JoAnn's and the pearl thing is actually a hair clip that I bought that never worked in my hair so I re-purposed it.
Can't wait to try it.
Ohh! so sweet, simple and sassy! The possibilities are endless. Thanks!
I LOVE these!!!! I'm totally drooling over these!! 🙂
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Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting a project that seems so simple & easy enough for me to actually make a few. I'm seeing a visit to Goodwill & some homemade Christmas gifts in my future.
Tonia
yes! exactly! i know what i'm going to do for some fun gifts! it's so handy when other people are so creative ;o) keep up the good work!
wow these are sooo lovely and are perfect the winter~!! thanks for sharing!
These are lovely! I'm pretty sure I have several old sweaters just waiting to be turned into flowers. Thanks for sharing this idea!
those are seriously beautiful – so simple and elegant! love them!
i just made a lime green one and put a pink floral fabric rose in the center! I'm going to make it a pin for my black winter coat! SOOOO cute! But I think my sweater was kinda too thick. Going to the sal val tonight to find thinner sweaters. THANK YOU for the idea!
ooooo….i love this tutorial! i can pictures these darlings on a headband…on my adorable three year olds head! oh the possibilities! thanks for sharing!
Sooooo cute! I love easy projects like this one, and I have 2 (going on 3) girls that could wear these in their hair!
How cute! I wonder if my husband would notice if I cut up one of his sweaters. 🙂
Those are really sweet, I could probably make those they are so easy. Thanks for showing us how.
Hugs, Cindy
I could envision so many uses for those. Really pretty.
so cute I love it
I've used this many times. Thanks so much. Here is one version: http://gluegunsandspatulas.blogspot.com/2011/08/pillowcase-dress.html
I LOVE this idea! It is perfect for a sweater I want to design!
Helen
Blue Eyed Beauty Blog
P.S. I am now following your blog!
You seriously have a great tutorial! Thanks so much! Keep up the good work! Somehow you made sewing look easy and I hate it! I always try a glue gun first ;)!!!