Dimensional Flowers: Poppies

Last month when I was working on my basket tutorials I had the lightning bolt idea. These baskets are very dimensional…so…why not develop some dimensional flowers to put in them?

I shock myself sometimes, really. This was a ton of fun and I am completely open to suggestions for other flowers. Right now I have a list of about 9 but am looking for more.

So, without further ado, here is my first dimensional flowers…the poppy (which are springing up like mad around here)

I started with a rough drawing…I will have a nicer one for you to download on Friday.

I made a template of the petal but kept the bottom part wide so I could gather it.

Here I have two colors of hand dyed fabric placed together. If you are using printed fabric make sure you put them right sides together.

I trace my petal.

And cut it out of both pieces of fabric…keep them together with a pin.

Now you can sew around the edge using a matching thread.

After sewing trim the seam allowance to about 1/8”.

Turn inside out…here I have used a point turner.

Using a matching thread, sew along the open end of the petal and gather.

Tied a knot and then use the same thread to gather another petal.

Keep doing this until you have five petals. Then sew the ends together.

For the center I used a small piece (5” x 1.5”) of silk dupioni  that I unraveled a bit.

Fold this in half and sew along the folded edge to gather.

Once you have gathered it sew the ends together to make a loop.

Now you can sew this to the inside of your poppy.

Check back tomorrow and Friday for the rest of the tutorial…and a download.

Comments

[*karendianne.]

How neat and super creative which I guess is saying the same thing but really!!!

[Maritza]

Erin, gracias por las explicaciones para hacer esta bonita amapola. Un beso

[Tree]

Great tutorial. I think you're a mind reader - I have just been looking at this block http://www.quilterscache.com/A/AmishDahliaBlock.html today and wondering how to make the petals more puffy, I think your tutorial just solved my problem. Many thanks :)

[jojo]

Very creative Erin!

[Michelle M]

Erin, Very pretty. I read the other day that applique pieces should be placed on the bias. I've always just placed it wherever I liked. Have you ever noticed a difference?

[simone]

Beautiful! They would also make a pretty brooch!

[Mishka]

This is gorgeous Erin. Here's one I want to try one day soon. Dimensional petals for lilacs. I even dyed a bunch of suitable fabrics last fall.

http://www.ruthannzaroff.com/baltimore/pattern.htm

[Raewyn]

Very cool- a great idea, thank you for the inspiration and the great tutorial

[Beth]

Erin,

Can't wait to try this technic.
Beth

[Di]

Such a clever idea, Erin. Now to think of a project where I can use it :-))

[Debbie]

Very cool! Love it!

[Marcia Kosturock]

Super cute. Yo-yo's would be great for the dimensional centers too!

[Nanette Davis]

I love your appliques. I wish that I was patient enough to make something like that. thanks for sharing your talents.