How to Make a Ribbon Rose

Ribbon rose in a shot glass.

Forgo the store bought silk roses; make a ribbon rose. These simple ribbon roses require minimal supplies. The flowers can be used to create floral arrangements, boutonnieres, corsages, long-stemmed roses, decorations on hats, and more.

Things You'll Need

• Wire-edged ribbon, two colors and sizes
• Needle
• Thread

Instructions

1. Gather your supplies: ribbon with wire edges, needle, and thread.

2. Begin with the small ribbon. Begin rolling the ribbon to form the center of the rose. The wire edge on the ribbon keeps the shape.

3. Keep wrapping the ribbon, gradually pulling the ribbon down so the ribbon is beneath the center roll.

4. Pinch the bottom of the wrapped ribbon so it is flat. Begin stitching the bottom flat portion closed to hold it together. Snip the ribbon off. You have a pink rose bud.

5. Take the second color of ribbon and fold over the top portion to hide the edge. Pinch the second ribbon together at the bottom with the first rose bud in pink. Keep wrapping the cream-colored ribbon until it looks like a rose. Play with this until it looks right.

6. Cut the ribbon and begin positioning the ribbon where you want it. Stitch the edge and bottom of the ribbon together. Form the bottom with your fingers to the shape you want.

Tips & Warnings

• Use different colors of ribbon to make an assortment of ribbon roses.

• Add stems and leaves as desired.