How to Make a Fabric Corsage
A corsage doesn't only have to be worn for formal occasions, and making your own out of fabric serves as a creative and fashionable hobby. Fabric corsages are long-lasting and can be custom-made to go with a wide range of outfits whether it be jeans and a blouse or a breezy summer dress. Knowing how to make a fabric corsage gives you the ability to enhance your fashion experience with a wide range of colors, textures and patterns. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Fabric rolls
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
- Fabric glue
- Brooch findings
- Floral stencils
- Markers
Instructions
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Measure and cut 3 squares of fabric measuring 8 by 8 inches. Choose fabric styles that accent the type of outfit with which they will be worn.
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Select a simple floral stencil of choice and outline it on the center of each fabric sheet with a marker. Ideal floral stencils for beginners at this task include daisies, sunflowers and flowers of similar petaled design. The stencil must be about 4 by 4 inches.
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Cut the flower-shaped outline from the pieces of fabric.
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Squeeze a dot of fabric glue on the center of both sides of one of the cutout flowers. Sandwich it between the other two cutout flowers and press them together for about a minute. This creates a three-tiered ruffled floral piece.
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Squeeze a dot of fabric glue on the center of one side of the floral piece and adhere a brooch finding to it. Let it dry for 15 minutes.
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Tips & Warnings
Add finishing embellishments to your fabric corsage such as fabric paint, gems and embroidery.
