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.
How neat and super creative which I guess is saying the same thing but really!!!
Posted by: *karendianne. | 05/25/2011 at 06:14 AM
Erin, gracias por las explicaciones para hacer esta bonita amapola. Un beso
Posted by: Maritza | 05/25/2011 at 07:51 AM
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 :)
Posted by: Tree | 05/25/2011 at 08:11 AM
Very creative Erin!
Posted by: jojo | 05/25/2011 at 08:31 AM
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?
Posted by: Michelle M | 05/25/2011 at 08:36 AM
Beautiful! They would also make a pretty brooch!
Posted by: simone | 05/25/2011 at 09:58 AM
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
Posted by: Mishka | 05/25/2011 at 10:42 AM
Very cool- a great idea, thank you for the inspiration and the great tutorial
Posted by: Raewyn | 05/25/2011 at 11:34 AM
Erin,
Can't wait to try this technic.
Beth
Posted by: Beth | 05/25/2011 at 03:22 PM
Such a clever idea, Erin. Now to think of a project where I can use it :-))
Posted by: Di | 05/25/2011 at 06:12 PM
Very cool! Love it!
Posted by: Debbie | 05/25/2011 at 07:53 PM
Super cute. Yo-yo's would be great for the dimensional centers too!
Posted by: Marcia Kosturock | 05/26/2011 at 06:24 AM
I love your appliques. I wish that I was patient enough to make something like that. thanks for sharing your talents.
Posted by: Nanette Davis | 10/07/2011 at 05:47 PM