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Sewing Fabric Roses

Fabric Roses

Fabric Roses can be made from very tiny to quite large. The fabric choice and grain line affects the look of the roses. Crisp fabrics on the straight grain produce roses with body, while soft fabrics cut on the bias produce drapery roses. Decorator fabrics produce large ornate roses. You may wish to produce a sample rose before cutting a large number

Materials Needed

  • 1/3 to 1 yard fashion fabric
  • Thread
  • Hand needle

Cutting Instructions

  1. Pull thread to straighten grain; -or- Fold fabric on a 45 degree angle to determine bias. Crease along this line.
  2. Cut strips the desired width and length. Small 1" x 12" Medium 2.5" x 34" Large 7" x 72" You may cut any size, these proportions are merely suggested starting points.

Instructions

  1. Fold the strip in half lengthwise. Baste the raw edges together.

  2. Gather the long edges. Pull the threads up to half the original length. The fabric will naturally begin to curve.


  3. Begin the center of the rose by folding down one end of the strip in a 45� angle and tack. The rose is formed by hand tacking the gathered edge in a spiral formation.

  4. Roll strip around and tack again. Continue to roll and tack until there is approximately 3" left.

  5. Fold the remaining end down at a 45 degree angle and tie off the base. It will be fairly large.

  6. If desired, clean finish the back. Cut a circle the diameter of the strip used. Turn under the raw edges of the circle as you stitch it to the base of the rose.

Voila!