This is such a versatile trimming. On those days when creative inspiration isn't working for you - you can make up heaps of these and have them ready for just the right piece.
Ribbon petals used in a single row make a great looking edge. Sew them together and you have a wonderful flower trim.
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| Measure the ribbon |
Use whatever width ribbon you like.
So if you have a look at the picture you can see my petersham ribbon measures 2 inches and I cut it at 4 inches.
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| Double the width of the ribbon and cut it. |
Find the centre and fold down each corner towards the centre. The ribbon should be even with the edge of the selvedge.
Put a pin in or iron so you have a nice neat edge to your petals.
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| Turn down one corner into the middle |
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| Turn down the other corner |
Turn over to the reverse side. Fold each corner into the centre and tack into place with a needle and thread.
Add some bling and your imagination can run wild about how you can use it.
As a ribbon collector and millinery museum owner, I love this post!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. Great instructive photos, too. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLove these! Will try it out. Many thanks for the tutorial
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