DIY Fabric Brooch
Brooches add a touch of vintage elegance to an outfit. Although traditionally pinned to the lapel, a brooch can be pinned to other articles of clothing to give this vintage look a more modern twist. As versatile as these accessories are, a woman on a budget can have a hard time finding an affordable brooch to wear. In this case, she can make her own inexpensive fabric brooch that can be customized to fit any style. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Cut out an oval of felt that is 2-inches long and 1-inch wide. This will form the base of the brooch.
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Cut out a piece of cardboard that is the same size and shape as the oval of felt and hot glue it to one side of the felt piece.
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Gather embellishments, such as feathers, rhinestones and artificial flowers, and arrange them on top of the felt oval in whatever design you wish.
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Hot glue the embellishments on the felt and allow it to dry.
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Glue the cardboard-backed felt onto the back of a flat-backed pin. Pin backs can be found in the notions section of craft stores.
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Tips & Warnings
For a simpler brooch, layer different colored felt shapes on top of each other without embellishments.
Wear the brooch on a lapel, a hat or around your neck on a necklace chain.
Embellishments may be layered on top of each other to give the brooch a more three dimensional look.
