Fabric Flower Hair Clips and Pins {Tutorial}

Hello Crafty Friends!

In addition to scrapbooking and card making (and other paper crafts), I also love to sew. My mom gave me my first sewing machine when I was young and taught me to sew. And my grandmother taught her to sew. (I think it's in my blood!) In my craft room, my sewing machine has it's home so that it's always out and ready for me to use. (We all know that when your tools and supplies are accessible, you use them more.)

Can you guess who I made these fabric flower pins for? I made them to match their blogs!

I've made quite a few of these for my daughters and my niece. I've even sold a few through my Etsy store.

I've been asked by a few if I could post instructions on how I make them. I originally found instructions on Bayberry Creek Crafter's blog.

Here is my tutorial in pictures:

First you'll need to cut 8 circles from fabric. I like to use cottons, and I usually buy fat quarters for around $1 each. I mostly cut 4 inch circles, but you can use any size that you are comfortable with. At this point I like to iron each circle flat.


Next step, you'll need to cut each circle in half. You'll need 7 half circles for each flower. You can use all the same fabric, or use two different fabrics like I have here.


Next step, sew each half circle (right sides together) down the straight edge, using about a 1/4 inch seam. I like to sew them together (like the picture) and then cut the threads between each later.


Next step, turn each "petal" right side out. I like to use my MS bone folder to help since it has a nice point on the end.



Next step, using a needle and thread and a running stitch, sew the petals together to form the flowers.


You'll need to sew 6 petals together for the top flower, and 8 petals together for the bottom flower.


For the center of the flower, I make a fabric cover button using one of the fabrics. You can also use a large store bought button if you'd like.


Here are the 3 layers that make up the flower. I use a needle and thread to stitch the two layers together, and then I use hot glue to attach the button to the center. You could also use hot glue to attach the two flower layers together.


Here is what the finished flower looks like.


To finish the back, I cut a small circle from felt and hot glue it to the bottom. It just needs to be big enough to cover up the raw edges on the bottom. Finally, I attach a french clip or a pin to the bottom. You could also attach the flower to a head band.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me. I hope you have as much fun making these as I do. If you like them, but just aren't into sewing, I have some for sale in my Etsy store and Facebook. I can also make one for you if you don't see the colors you like. Just contact me and let me know.

Thanks for stopping by!