How to make a Petals Ribbon Flower

Contributor post by Cassie Hey guys! It is Cassie here from CuppyCake GumDrop Boutique & More and today I am going to show you how to make an adorable ribbon flower. This certain ribbon flower that I am going to show you can be made with any width of ribbon 7/8" and wider. So let's gather our supplies and get started! Supplies Needed: Ribbon Needle/ thread Scissors Lighter Measuring Tool Clip Center Felt Circles Fillet Tape Hotglue/gun

** Depending on the width of the ribbon you will be using will determine the length of ribbon pieces you need. - 7/8" 2 1/2" long and need 6 pieces - 1.5" 4" long and need 6 pieces -*- Today we will be working with 7/8" ribbon. Step 1: Cut 6 pieces of 7/8" at 2 1/2" long

Step 2: Take 1 piece turn upside down {{ IF you are using 1 sided printed }} solid side facing you

Step 3: Fold the right end over {{ do about half way }}

Step 4: Fold the same piece back down onto the left side

Step 5: Flip over & heat seal

Step 6: Now take and crease the bottom where you heat sealed the ends

Step 7: Take your needle and thread {{ be sure you have a knot on the end }} and sew through the crease about 1/4" from the end.

Step 8: Repeat those steps for all remaining pieces - at this time you can go ahead and pull the petals down your thread to the knot

Step 9: Now you have all have the petals sewn and ready to finish it

Step 10: Flip your flower over

Step 11: Pull your needle and thread up on top of your flower

Step 12: Take your first and your last petal and sew them together {{ be careful not to sew in the front of the flower }} sew a couple times on the backside of the flower

Step 13: You have now sewn your flower into place. Cut your thread off. - Leave enough of the thread to where you can tie a couple knots as close to the flower as possible.

Step 14: Cut your extra thread

Step 15: Take your 1" felt circle and apply hotglue on one side then lay it down on the center of the flower.

Step 16: Flip the flower over and pick your center and glue it down

Step 17: Attach your clip Supplies Needed for this step: 3/8" about 4" long HEAT SEAL! Fillet Tape Scissors Step 17(a): Pull the fillet tape apart and lay sticky side down onto your 3/8" ribbon