DIY Miniature Fabric Flower Garland
Back in July, Once Wed featured the Free Wedding and a lot of people left comments asking how to recreate the fabric flower garland. So, I thought I would put together a miniature version of it for everyone. It’s easy to make and can be used in so many ways… hung from the ceiling, attached to the back of chairs, aisle “rope” or laid on the table for an added element.
-Ashley of Dolci Odille
Supplies: Scissors, needle and thread, fabric, and a pencil.
Step 1: Fold your fabric and use the spool of thread to trace a circle. Then cut the circles out.
Step 2: Take one circle and fold it in half.
Step 3: Take the half circle and fold it in half again.
Step 4: Then take your circle and stitch through the bottom. Continue this step, adding at least 6 circles on top of the first.
Step 5: Once you have sewn all 6 circles, connect the petals together by stitching through each one at the corners and then tying off the tread with a double knot.
Step 6: Next, cut 3 yards of thread and add on the flowers one by one.
Project created by Dolci Odille
westsidewedding writes
This is so cute! love the colors that were used!
montague writes
oh adorable!
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laura @ two for tea writes
Just about jumped out of my seat, I have been waiting for this since I saw the Free Wedding featured forever ago! Thanks team Once Wed!
Risti writes
I almost couldn’t believe it when I saw this post- I’ve wanted to make this flower garland since I first saw the Free Wedding. Oh my god, thank you.
Anna writes
Yay! I have also been on pins and needles (ooh, bad pun) and even convo’d Ashley to find out how this was done (which she was kind enough to explain!). The pictures are a huge help though. Thank you thank you!
ellen writes
thank you for this! i love these and think it’s such a cute way to change the look of a space.
Emily @ Peach & Pearl writes
How wonderful! I LOVE the look of these and have been dying to try my hand at one ever since I saw Ashley making them.
Meg writes
YAY! The title of this post popped up on my reader and I thought “Ohhhh I hope that’s Ashley with her amazing garland. Now. Hum. With now wedding and just parties to plan, can I get myself together to make this (or just break down and buy yours?)
Hum.
Katie writes
Perfect Project for bridesmaids to help with. Love it!
Gabriela writes
Very beautiful! Thank you for teaching
Karen writes
OMG, thank you so much… I can’t wait to use this as just decor in my craft room! many thanks!
CUTE! So fun. I want to make one for my home!
Lydia writes
so so so very pretty.
Jamie-Lee writes
Oh, I love this! Thanks for the tutorial!
Ashley Thalman Photo writes
I just finished making these for my daughter’s 1st birthday party today! I found the most incredible fabrics. Thank you for the idea of an enduring decorative element that will last beyond balloons. Great idea, wonderful instructions.
lyndsay writes
LOVE this tutorial and the colour palette chosen for the project is so lovely. thank you so much for posting! can’t wait to make this for my next party! :)
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Chasity writes
What type of fabric is used above? Are there any types you would recommend using?
Em Teacup writes
I love the flower garlands, just had a go at making them, very easy, which is a relieve. I want to make them for my wedding, fantastic
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molly writes
oh my, i am head over heels for these. my fingers are itching and twitching to snip up some tiny rectangles! wonderful, thanks.
*molly
Cryst writes
I’ve been trying this with vintage fabric and lace! Thank you for the perfect idea.
jenna writes
I thought these were a little tricky!
Patti Wallington writes
Really neat idea for weddings, but mostly for a bridal shower. I may try it this weekend.
rikrak writes
wonderful!
i’ve included a link to your fabulous tutorial here:
in a * pep rally * blog post!
http://rikrakstudio.blogspot.com/2010/01/pep-rally.html
thanks for making wonderful things!
be well
k. @ rikrak
bethany writes
love this!
and actually tried it this past weekend.
couldn’t find any spare fabric though, so tried it with felt.
you get a slightly different shape (more round because of the thickness) but it cuts the sewing in half, which if you’re millinery-challenged like me, is a godsend.
put pictures of the result up on my blog, if anyone’s keen!
Valerie writes
These will look prettier if the circles are cut out with pinkng shears.
Shauna writes
I love this garland. So pretty. I posted it on my blog and left a link. Thanks!
julia writes
Thanks for the garland inspiration! I just added it to my new post.
http://simpletruths.typepad.com/simple-truths/2010/03/garlands-galore.html
K France writes
Hi there,
Can someone walk me through step four and five and direct me to a step by step of these two. I am not crafty and cant figure out the transition from the folded circles to connecting them. Thank you!
Maya writes
Love this!
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Rachel Dangerfield writes
This is fantastic! I’ve been wanting one ever since I saw them a few months ago. Thanks for this lesson!