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Ribbon Flower Accents From "DIY Crafts" episode DIC-238

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No details were overlooked when this ribbon bouquet was created -- it even has leaves and a stem! Figure A Figure B

Ribbon flowers can be used as decorative accents or gift tie-ons or gathered into a soft, elegant bouquet. Creating ribbon flowers isn't as difficult as it appears, as Alexis Silver demonstrates.

Materials:

3/4 yard of 1/8" or 1/4" ribbon (for center)
1-1/4 yard of 1" to 2" (for petals)
Needle
Thread to match ribbon
Heavy-gauge wire stem cut in 12" to 18" lengths
Floral tape
Silk or velvet leaves
Glue

1. To create center of flower, cut 1/8" or 1/4" ribbon into 6 pieces that measure 4" to 4-1/2".

2. Make knot halfway between ends.

3. Fold pieces so that knot is on top (figure A).

4. Stitch all pieces together 1/2" from end. Longer pieces (if there are any) should be used in the center, with shorter pieces sewn around it.

5. For petals, cut petal ribbon in 6 pieces 7" long.

6. Fold each 7" piece in half and sew a running stitch 1/2" from both ends, sewing them together.

7. Pull running stitch tight, knot and cut thread (figure B).

8. Place three petals around the center and stitch to center 1/2" from ends.

9. To attach flower to stem, apply glue to one end of wire and stick into center of sewn end of flower. Allow glue to dry thoroughly.

10. Stretch floral tape slightly and wrap around 1/2" of petals sewn around bottom of flower.

11. Continue wrapping floral tape in a diagonal spiral down the stem, adding leaves (by their stems) as desired.

12. After reaching bottom of wire, simply cut or tear tape.

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