An Inexpensive, Feminine Gift Idea to make this Holiday Season!

Supplies
Fabric {either three different coordinating fabrics or one}
Liquid Stitch
Felt
Gorilla Glue or a Glue Gun
Metal embellishment {optional}
A Brooch pin fastener, or headband, bracelet** or clip — depending on which type of gift you are making

**Check your Dollar Store for bracelets, clips and headbands for this project.

Directions:

• Make the flowers. Cut a length of fabric 1/2″ wide and the length depends on how big you want the flower to be. 18 inches makes about a 2 inch flower.

 

• put a little Liquid Stitch in the middle of the end of the fabric. Fold the fabric in half and roll it up a few times — very tightly.

 

• Put another dab of Liquid Stitch next to the roll and fold it over. Keep folding and wrapping as you go around the outside of the rolled material. Add a dab of Liquid stitch every 1/2 turn or so.
• When you get to the end of the material, fold about 1/2 inch under the back of the material, adding a bunch of Liquid Stitch underneath. Let dry.
• Make as many flowers as you want for your brooch.

 

• Once you have all of your flowers made, secure the flowers to the felt using either hot glue or Gorilla Glue. Let dry. Cut a few strips of material about 1/3 inch wide and attach those under the rolled flowers.

 

• Cut around the flowers.

 

• Add some hot glue or Gorilla Glue to the back of the felt. Then put the fastener on top and let dry.

  And you are done! Now you have a colorful brooch you can wear on a purse, a winter coat or sweater!! Or, you could attach them to a headband or hair clip for a fun hair accessory. It’s a thoughtful, delightful gift that can be customized so many ways this Holiday Season!

They look great on a bag:

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