Layered Flowers

Allrightie....
It's been a bit since I posted anything....
I have a bad habit of starting something and forgetting to take pictures until I am half way done.
And I hate starting over...lol
This is another Pinterest inspired post...
However,I think my flowers turned out much, much better.

You are going to need  1/4 yards of silk fabric(or rayon, or polyester).  Anything that seals around the edges when hot will do the trick.  I also recommend cutting a few circles of each at a time.  You will also need cardstock or cardboard for the cutouts, nylon thread, needle, candle, e6000 glue(or your preference), hair clips and beads or buttons for the middles.  Also PLEASE be careful when using the candle.  Common sense is key...  If you are afraid to get too close use pliers.  Also, do NOT use the glue while the candle is still lit(it is HIGHLY FLAMMABLE).  I would hate for ya'll to set yourselves on fire...or your clothes...or projects...

Cut 4 to 5 circles out of thick card stock or cardboard(I used file folders).  Make sure that the circles are different sizes(exacto makes a cutting protractor now...just an fyi).

Trace the material and cut the circle.  Now you need to make 5 cuts into it for the petals.  Try to space them out evenly(it doesn't need to be perfectly spaced...varying it looks better anyway).  Don't cut all the way down...as pictured above.

Back side of fabric(below)

Front side of fabric(below)

Now round the edges of your flower(the one on pinterest didn't round the edges so they turned out kinda square).

It is imperative to make sure you have the back side of your fabric facing you and to make sure that your flowers edges curl the right way.  That is why I folded the flower like this when melting.

Hold over flame(not too close or it will melt like crazy...the key is control)and roll the edges.

This is what a finished edge will look like.  Make sure to get down to the bottom of the cut if u can(so it doesn't fray).

This is what a finished flower will look like(Practice makes perfect for sure on this one).

Now you layer each flower(just an fyi you will want to use pliers to finish the small one for sure...it's too close to the flame for sure).

Sew it thru.  I started on tip, but you can start in the back if you want.  Just make sure it is secure and not sliding around.  And if this is for a child the more times you sew it the better.

Add some beads to the middle..or buttons...or whatever....  :D

I used E6000 glue.  I am going to say this about it...  It STAYS put, but it stinks very badly and is toxic when drying.  Has no smell afterwards.  Just make sure you dont get it all over the clip.  You can sew these to clips, but the glue secures them better.

Done!

This is a smaller flower I did...  I turned it into a ring!

I used a jump ring and sewed it to it!

Two more variations for the middle of the flower.

I made the button on the right.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial....

As always if you have any questions just write me!

Have a fabulous night!!