How to Make an Easy No-Sew Felt Flower Brooch

Felt might seem like crafting material for children, but it can be absolutely beautiful when artfully cut and skillfully arranged. It can be used to make gorgeous items including no-sew jewelry. It is easy to make a gorgeous flower brooch that has layers of perfectly formed petals. The results can be stunning. The beauty of the finished piece will rival that of a real bloom. Use these easy instructions, and make beautiful fabric pins for yourself, to give as gifts or to sell for a profit.

Necessary Supplies

To make an easy no-sew flower brooch you will need 3 squares of heavy felt in three coordinating colors. Consider using three shades of the same hue. You will also need a sharp pair of scissors, a fabric pencil, 16 spring-style clothespins, clear-drying fabric glue, E6000 adhesive, a pin backing and a flat yellow or orange button of the appropriate size.

Procedure

Begin by cutting out the first felt petal. The size will depends upon the desired dimension of the finished brooch. Create one perfect petal, and use it as a stencil for the rest of the petals to give the finished flower a uniform appearance. You will need to cut out six of each color. Be sure to trim them on or just past the stencil lines to keep the marks from showing.

Next, apply a dot of glue to the base of each petal, and clip both corners toward the center. Gluing and clipping them will create gentle curves and add realism to the blooms. Allow the glue to dry completely before moving on.

To assemble the felt flowers, glue the first layer of eight petals together in a circular configuration. Attach them as evenly as possible to create a flawless circle. Create a second circle with the remaining petals. Glue the two layers together. The petals in the second layer should show in between the first ones. To insure a good bond, use a few clothespins to hold them in place as the glue dries.

After the fabric glue has completely dried, use E6000 adhesive to attach the metal pin to the back of the flower and the flat yellow or orange button to the center of the front. The button should be large enough to cover the glued areas. The sunny center will complete the felt flower brooch. If desired, use a fine-tip permanent black marker to add your initials to the edge of the button. The finished piece will look like a designer work of wearable art.

Source: Advanced Crafting Experience