Fabric Flower Accucut Die

Fabric Flower made using Accucut dies! Perfect for scrapbooks or hair fashion.  I think I might make some of these to sell on Etsy.
This is the smallest flower I made today, but it is stinking cute in person!  I fused the fabric to a piece of felt using Pellon Wonder-Under then cut with the Accucut dies.  Fusing the fabric to the felt gives the flower a little bulk to it that would be perfect for a scrapbook page or hair do-dad thingy. 
I got to use my new Accucut Circle Die click here for the white tulle.  I think this is going to be one of my favorite dies, so simple and inexpensive but has sooo many uses.  I folded the tulle circles in half and ran a gathering stitch along the fold of 4 circles, then tied it into a circle.  I glued the flower to the tulle using Scrappy Glue and then stitched the button in place.
The flower dies is the Accucut Flowers #5 Mini click here.

Fabric Flower Made Using Accucut Die

This photo does not do this fabric flower justice.  It is sooo cute and fluffy in real life.  Perfect for a little girl's headband.
I used Accucut Flower #5 Mini Die click here  for the fabric flower center.  I adhered the fabric to a piece of felt using Wonder-Under Transfer Web before cutting it with the die.  It gives the fabric flower a little bulk and is so easy to work with. 
I used Accucut Coasters #1 die  the scallop edge side to cut the yellow tulle.  I then folded the scallop shape tulle in half and ran a gathering stitch along the folded edge of  6 scallops forming a circle in the center and knotted the thread.  I then stitched the fabric flower and button to the gathered tulle. 
Oh so pretty...

Fabric Flower Using Accucut Dies

Fabric flower made using Accucut Flowers #5 Die click here for the pink flower and Accucut Coasters #1 Die click here the 4 inch circle on that die for the black tulle. 
This is a fun technique to do.  I used Pellon Wonder-Under Transfer Web to make the pink fabric fusible and adhered it to white felt to give the fabric flower a little thickness.  Then using the GrandeMARK and die I just cut the fused pink fabric and felt.  Once the fabric is fused to the felt, it is super easy to work with.  I used a little Fray-Check around the edge of the pink fabric just to make sure it doesn't ravel.
I folded the black tulle in half and ran a gathering stitch along the fold of five circles then stitched it to the flower.
I cut the shank off the black button and glued it to the pink fabric with liquid Scrappy Glue.
This flower would be perfect for a little girl's headband, so fluffy and cute.

Crochet Covered Button and Tulle Flower

When I saw the crochet covered button on Cynthia Shaffer's blog CLICK HERE, I knew exactly what flower to make to really show off this button.  I remember making crochet covered buttons years ago, but they actually went on the crocheted vest that I made.  How times change.  LOL
I made this easy peasy flower using Accucut Coasters #1 die click here.  I cut six layers of black tulle with the scallop side of the die.  Then folded each scallop in half and did a running stitch along the folded edge adding each of the six pieces.  Then I ran another stitch back through the gathered side and tied it off into a circle.  Fluff the tulle, stitch the button on and there you have it.
I will be making these flowers for my Heritage books that I am doing for my family.  I want each layout to have a little bit of me on it with handmade embellishments that I make.

Fabric Lollipop Flower

Fabric Lollipop Flower made from circles.  After hand cutting twenty four circles for this set of flowers, I decided I would order the Accucut Circle Die.   I am working on 6 Heritage Albums...24x6 equals way more than I want to hand cut!!
These flowers are so easy to make and look great on scrapbook pages.

Small Fabric Roses Using Accucut Die

 Fabric Flowers using Accucut Die using Border-Scallops-Small die.
In my last post I have directions for making these burned fabric flowers.  These are made the same way except I used a smaller scallop die.  Cut the fabric to 8 inches, gather to 5 inches before you roll and stitch together.  The overall size of each rose is about 3/4 inch, so tiny and cute. 

Directions for Fabric Rose made with Accucut Die

Directions for Fabric Rose made using Accucut Die Borders #1.

EDITED: I am still trying to figure out what the name of the fabric is that I used to make this flower. 
Definately don't use Baroque Satin...it caught on fire.

I have used several different fabrics to make these flowers, just experiment and see what works best for you.  Please be very careful with the fabric as I have had several melt very rapidly, and one caught on fire.  I always work in my bathroom with a sink full of water to throw the fabric into if it catches on fire and a fire extinguisher nearby just in case I have an accident. LOL

1. Cut the fabric with the Accucut Border Die #1.
2. Cut the first two scallops off at an angle, this will be the center of the flower.
3. CAREFULLY, using a candle, I like to use a dinner candle so the flame is easily accessible, make sure the candle is in a holder that collects the wax as it melts.  Holding the fabric toward the base of the flame,  just using the heat, melt the scalloped edge of the fabric.  You will need to move the fabric quickly so it doesn't melt too much or catch on fire.  This takes practice to get the hang of it.  You could also use circles to practice.  
4. Using a gathering stitch either by hand or machine, stitch about 3/8 to 1/2 inch from the straight edge of the die cut fabric. 
5. Gather the fabric until it measures about 7 inches.  Tie both ends of the gathering stitch to keep it this length. 
6. Start with the narrow edge and start rolling the fabric, this will be the center of the flower.  Hand stitch through each layer as you roll the fabric forming the flower shape.  Make sure to keep your stitching above the level of the gathering.
7. Once the flower is stitched, cut about 1/4 inch off the fabric straight edge below where you stitched.  This decreases the bulk of the fabric and will make the flower sit shorter on the scrapbook page.  I hope that makes sense.  
8. Make long stitches from one side of the bottom of the flower to the other to finish the bottom edge of the flower. Roll the petals outward to make a flatter rose like mine shown.

I am not very good at writing directions so I hope the photos will help.