Some Flower Pretties

I've fallen in love with these little rosettes and flowers popping up everywhere. As I stared at the little girl in front of me at church (pardon my ogling, little one!), I figured out how they were made and couldn't wait to try! This morning I made all of these in less than 45 minutes, and probably will get faster as I make more. All my supplies were CHEAP, which is also why I love these little gems. 

• Satin-y, thin fabric, $2.99/yard, 1/8 yard of each color = $.26 cents to make 20 or so flowers! 
• Alligator clips and barrettes, 1/2 off at Hobby Lobby = $3.99 for 45 clips.
• Misc. gems, pearls or buttons, free from my leftover stash.

Putting them on clips, they can go on headbands, sweaters, belts, shoes....OH the possibilities. The baby doll made a great model for infant headbands made from nylon tights with the flower pretties.

 Here is how you make them:

• Trace a flower-shaped cookie cutter, or free-hand if you are so talented, 2 or 3 times onto a silky lightweight material. Chiffon, satin, lining all work well. Trace circles, getting a tiny bit smaller with each one. Approx.4-5. (I found using a pasta portioner, 1-2-4-6 serving holes, the one I never use, to work fantastically)

• Cut shapes out and VERY CAREFULLY singe the edges. This happens fast, try not to burn the fabric like I did the first few tries.

Using a tea light to carefully curl and singe the edges.

• Some hot glue to hold it together and put on a clip. Done! I'm terrible at giving directions, so if anyone has questions, please ask!

To make the cabbage rosettes, make several sizes of circles. I made 5, from about 3/4"-1. Stack them together, sew or glue through the center.