Sunday 30 October 2011

Pretty corsages

These corsages are so easy to make. It's a good idea to use sturdy fabrics so the corsages keep their shape. I used a thick tartan print and some felted wool. I washed an old wool jumper at 60 degrees in the washing machine to felt it. The wool drops an awful lot of lint at that temperature so it's a good idea to put it in a pillow case that has a zip.

To cut out the circles for the corsages I drew round 3 different size glasses on to the fabric and then cut the circles out with pinking shears. Put three circles of differing sizes together and put a couple of stitches through the middle to secure it. Then pop a button on the front and stitch it on. Finally stitch a brooch pin on the back. You can also use these for hair pieces, or stitch them to bags etc.


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