Some of you may have seen the "singed flowers" floating around the web. I know the first place I saw it was over at
Little Birdie Secrets. They are just gorgeous.
I kept thinking I wanted to make some but never had the fabric. Or at least that is what I thought! I was going through my fabric stash the other day, and found the right kind of fabric. Guess I should have done it sooner!! Mine is just a satin fabric that I got in the remnants section awhile back.
Cut out some circles or flower shapes. The perfectionist in me comes out and I actually had to make circles from random things I found in my kitchen and use those as a pattern to cut the shapes out. You can just freehand it though. Because honestly, you can't tell the difference once you singe the edges! I had 4 circles that were 3 inches, 2 1/2 inches, 2 inches and 1 1/2 inches. If I did it again, I think I might even do a 3 1/2 or 4 inch one.
Then just singe the edges carefully with a match or lighter. Try not to burn yourself. I usually do okay but I must admit, I did get myself a few times with this one.
Then layer them inside of each other just to make sure you like the look and that they all fit okay in one another.
I wanted to add a little sparkle to mine so I decided to sew some sequins in it. Just knot some thread, and pull it up through all of the layers in the center. String on a sequin and pull your thread all the way through and then back down into the flowers to hold it in place. Repeat for however many sequins you want.
Then I added a circle of felt and a clip using the hot glue gun.
I bought a 6 pack of headbands from the $1 store with the intent of covering them. I snagged a bright yellow with silver accents that was "oh so not me" to cover.
I just folded the ribbon up over the end and started wrapping it tightly around it. I used the hot glue gun again mostly because it was fast and easy! By the way, the ribbon is 5/8" wide. I am sure you could use other widths but that is just what I had on hand.
Then you can wear the headband by itself or with the singed flower as an accent. It really does make the perfect hair accessory. I love it!
I kept thinking I wanted to make some but never had the fabric. Or at least that is what I thought! I was going through my fabric stash the other day, and found the right kind of fabric. Guess I should have done it sooner!! Mine is just a satin fabric that I got in the remnants section awhile back.
Cut out some circles or flower shapes. The perfectionist in me comes out and I actually had to make circles from random things I found in my kitchen and use those as a pattern to cut the shapes out. You can just freehand it though. Because honestly, you can't tell the difference once you singe the edges! I had 4 circles that were 3 inches, 2 1/2 inches, 2 inches and 1 1/2 inches. If I did it again, I think I might even do a 3 1/2 or 4 inch one.
Then just singe the edges carefully with a match or lighter. Try not to burn yourself. I usually do okay but I must admit, I did get myself a few times with this one. 
Then layer them inside of each other just to make sure you like the look and that they all fit okay in one another.
I wanted to add a little sparkle to mine so I decided to sew some sequins in it. Just knot some thread, and pull it up through all of the layers in the center. String on a sequin and pull your thread all the way through and then back down into the flowers to hold it in place. Repeat for however many sequins you want.
Then I added a circle of felt and a clip using the hot glue gun.
I bought a 6 pack of headbands from the $1 store with the intent of covering them. I snagged a bright yellow with silver accents that was "oh so not me" to cover. 
I just folded the ribbon up over the end and started wrapping it tightly around it. I used the hot glue gun again mostly because it was fast and easy! By the way, the ribbon is 5/8" wide. I am sure you could use other widths but that is just what I had on hand.
Then you can wear the headband by itself or with the singed flower as an accent. It really does make the perfect hair accessory. I love it!
I am so much into making flowers right now. I really need to try this :)
ReplyDeleteThis is too cute! Who knew burnt fabric would make a pretty flower? I love it and will try it very soon :D
ReplyDeleteI love the way these turn out, especially how ypu put the sequins in the middle. I need to make more for myself. The one I want to try is where you actually cut the satin/organza/tulle in the shape of a flower and then singe.
ReplyDeleteToo cute! This turned out great!!
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Stacey, this turned out so chic!! I want one for me!!
ReplyDeleteso cute! my dd would love these :)
ReplyDeleteI love this! Thank you so much for posting this tutorial, I actually think I can make this one!
ReplyDeleteLOVE! too too cute! what a great job!
ReplyDeleteI made some of this too. pls check out my blog at crazyediot.blogspot.com
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