flower pin {tutorial}
This project comes straight from the ever-creative Nonna. She made a flower pin for Audrey {seen below} and it was so cute, I asked her to show me her tricks.
And the wonderful Nonna obliged.
So here is the tutorial for the
Here’s what you’ll need:
:: fabric {I used wool, but any fabric will work}
:: scissors
:: pen
:: pin {sorry, it didn’t make it into the photo}
:: hot glue gun & glue
:: pattern {get yours at the end of the post}
STEP ONE: trace the pattern onto fabric.
You’ll need six to seven petals and one circle.
STEP TWO: cut out pieces
No need to cut them perfectly, but try to cut inside of the line so that the ink doesn’t show {or use one of those fancy disappearing ink pens}
STEP THREE: fold a petal in half
STEP FOUR: and then in half again
STEP FIVE: snip off the point
STEP SIX: glue to circle
{just pretend that my nail polish is not the ugliest thing you’ve ever seen. My mom suggested I get a manicure before I take photos of my hands – clearly I did not listen to her advice prior to this one. Sorry mom.}
continuing on …
STEP SEVEN: continue with three more petals
you’ll have this:
STEP EIGHT: quarter & snip petal, then add to the center
add two or three to the center, depending on desired fullness.
STEP NINE: add pin
using a dot of hot glue, attach to back of circle.
Pin to your favorite sweater, attach to a headband, stitch onto a pillow or embellish a lampshade.
So many possibilities with this one.
I just freehanded my pattern and you are welcome to copy, paste & print. Enlarge or decrease the size to change the look of the flower.
Happy flower making!



















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LOVE these! I was searching for a flower tutorial tonight and came across this! It was so quick and easy to make and turned out absolutely lovely! Thanks so much! I used one to dress up the outfit I’m wearing to celebrate my baby boy’s 1st birthday!
Kristiana
Oh my word those are so cute! I just love them! Now I know what to put in my lamp shade.
Many Blessings,
Kristiana
fiza
hye…im from Malaysia…really love your flower tutorial…I’m wondering if i can make colorful flowers…but i don’t know the match color that suitable…
HIROSHIMA
HOLA FIJATE QUE NECESITABA ALGO DISTINTO PARA MI GUARDA ROPA DETALLES, ESTABA DESESPERADA POR TENER SIEMPRE LO MISMO Y ME HAS DADO UNA IDEA EXTRAORDINARIA PERO SOBRE TODO FEMENINA TOTSAMENTE.. GRACIAS ……
carrie d
Wow..just as I was about to write myself off at totally simple crafts, I came across this one and gave it a shot..a last ditch effort. Amazing! Love it
Thanks so much for sharing!
MelissaJane
Can’t wait to make a bunch of these. I have a set of cookie cutters in this shape, in graduated sizes – readymade templates!
Petra
Thank you for this tutorial. I made 2 flowers today, later this week I gonna buy some pins
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Naomi
Thanks for sharing this fabulous tutorial! I made two felt flowers this morning. Easy, fun and adorable. I also shared a link to the tutorial on my blog. Thanks again!
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Thanks for this super creative tutorial! I’m all about making Christmas this year and this is right up my alley!
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xo Jeau
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I just made 6 of these in different colors and I just love them! I am going to make more because my girlfriends are going to love them too. They are so easy and quick to make. I plan to make some for attaching to headbands for my nieces too. Thank you for sharing this really fun flower!
Sarah
So sweet! Gave me the inspiration to craft again! What fabric did Nonna use?
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Thanks for the great tutorial! I found it on Pinterest. Just made my first flower out of felt. Now I’ll be making more of these as wearable package decorations for friends this Christmas.
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love the craft.. off to do it right now because I actually have those things at home (sign of a really great craft!). AAANND… can I say that I love that your nail polish is imperfect! I don’t know you… but I do know my mom would have suggested the same thing. It’s real life… thanks!
Cindy
Love this tutorial! I’m making them for all my girl friends. They’re going to looooove them!
I recommend:
* Getting the 20% wool felt or higher. The flower looks more professional.
*Bringing the flower and circle pattern with you to the fabric store so you choose the yardage based on how the pattern fits on the felt.
I didn’t bring the pattern. I guessed with 1/4 yard and wasted some felt. I got 3 flowers out of 1/4 yard. 2 of the 3 flowers had 7 petals. The last one had 6 petals. I recommend 7 petals.
I bought everything at Jo-Ann Crafts. Thanks Emily!
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Jessica
Thank you so much for the wonderful tutorial! I made these tonight out of old tee-shirts and they turned out darling! Only took about 15 minutes each, so that makes this project one of my favorites…fast, cheap, and easy!
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I was looking for ideas for barrettes for my sweet girls and think I am going to try this soon. I have some felt leftover from my nursery mobile project (still in progress!); do you think I can use felt instead of wool? Thanks Emily!
Sue
You are a most inspirinational person – just awsome – thank you
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