DIY Fabric Flower Corsages and Poufs

May 31, 2012

Posted 09/12

When I was running my accessory business, I made all types of flower blooms, poufs, and corsages. There are so many ways to make them, and so many types you can make. I always adapt Martha’s DIY for these. (She even has a template you can download.) Add these to a one-sleeve dress, put a couple underneath your top bun, or even attach to an elastic band and wear around your wrist!

Instructions and photos after the jump!

Supplies:

Sheer fabric

Needle

Thread

Pin back, comb, or bobby pins

Instructions:

Fold over your fabric the length you want your petals.

Follow by folding doubled fabric in quarter lengths.

Cut through your fabric to make the shape of petals you prefer (pointy tips for the dhalia look, round for an azalea look). Cut side by side without cutting all the way through the top.

Thread and knot your needle.

Keep the strand of petals folded over and begin to roll on one end. Weave the needle through to secure.

Continue to wrap the petal strand around the center, securing with your stitching.

Once you have stitched together your flower, secure your pin or comb to the back of the flower by stitching around the top.

Total time: approx. 15 min.

Total cost: Cost of fabric!

{Update: Tee: H&M, Shorts, F21, Necklace: c/o Macaroy Kangaroo, Watch: Aldo, Bracelet: c/o Loren Hope}

You will be surprised how simple they are to make.

These could be used on a bridal party, or if you are attending a wedding.

Hope this comes in handy for you! Enjoy!

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Emily Lynne {The Best of this Life} says:

May 31, 2012 at 3:01 pm

Adorable::both you and the flowers!! This would be such a great gift to give to a bridal party or to make together…love it 🙂

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BonBon Rose Girls Kristin says:

May 31, 2012 at 3:12 pm

Such a cute idea! I’ll have to share this with my crafty sis. Right now she’s make me poms for the lady bean’s nursery!

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atouchoflovely says:

May 31, 2012 at 3:19 pm

Love this! I always use Martha’s template too!

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rolala says:

May 31, 2012 at 3:22 pm

I love how the bright pink pops against your cute outfit! I saved this DIY but I haven’t tried it yet.

Rowena @ rolala loves

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Jenna says:

May 31, 2012 at 3:23 pm

I love it! Totally adds the perfect “pop” to your outfit 🙂

xxx
Jenna

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rubysnpurls says:

May 31, 2012 at 3:25 pm

These are beautiful!! Thanks for sharing!! I so need to make a few or 10!

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Gina says:

May 31, 2012 at 3:28 pm

So cute and bright! Perfect for summer :).

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Mademoiselle Meese says:

May 31, 2012 at 3:29 pm

Wow! This is inspired! Thank you for sharing the tutorial!

xx
Donyel

with love from Mademoiselle Meese

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Sheila@TheFailteHouse says:

May 31, 2012 at 3:30 pm

I love this little flower – and it looks so easy to make! Thanks for sharing, Anna!

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deloom.com says:

May 31, 2012 at 3:31 pm

SUPER cute! I just made something similar for a pair of pumps I needed to jazz up for a trip in June. 😀

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Kassie says:

May 31, 2012 at 3:31 pm

Anna, you are so adorable.
I love your outfit!
Thanks for the diy! So fun!

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Leah says:

May 31, 2012 at 3:54 pm

You are too cute! What a cute idea.

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Martina says:

May 31, 2012 at 4:15 pm

Super, Anna! Love the flowers and the mix of yellow and pink, just makes me happy!

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Sara Flynn says:

May 31, 2012 at 5:07 pm

Love this!! so cute… I love the idea for your hair!

Sara
http://seventwentysomethings.blogspot.com/

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Melissa says:

May 31, 2012 at 5:25 pm

thank you! love this!

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christine, just bella says:

May 31, 2012 at 5:36 pm

Anna, I just adore this! And the whole outfit is just perfection. I think Alice could totally rock something like this too.

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alicia says:

May 31, 2012 at 5:58 pm

I love this DIY! I have so many of these little flower poufs… now I can make my own 😉

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Michaela says:

May 31, 2012 at 7:14 pm

What a great idea…adds a little flare and color to any outfit! 🙂

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Angie Briggs says:

May 31, 2012 at 8:11 pm

Very cute!! I love the sheer flower look right now.

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Andi of My Beautiful Adventures says:

May 31, 2012 at 8:33 pm

LOVE X 100!

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Lana {lanalou style} says:

May 31, 2012 at 8:51 pm

You always look so cute Anna! Lovely DIY x

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Leigh says:

May 31, 2012 at 9:07 pm

Love! 🙂 🙂
Love your yellow shorts too! 🙂
xoxo

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Collette | Serendipity Handmade says:

May 31, 2012 at 9:07 pm

Love it — easy and cute too. Bright pink is a great color on you. Pinning your DIY to Pinterest!

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Lindsay says:

May 31, 2012 at 9:08 pm

ADORABLE! What a great way to add some flair to any outfit. xoxo

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Nicole - Craft My Soul says:

May 31, 2012 at 9:15 pm

Lovely little broaches! Very cute!

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Amanda says:

May 31, 2012 at 11:29 pm

I love these! And I love the fun bright pink you chose!

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livesimplybyannie says:

May 31, 2012 at 11:49 pm

Lady you are adorable. I’m so glad you posted this. My sister gave me one in my last birthday package, and it’s just been sitting on my dresser because I wasn’t really sure what to do with it/ how to wear it/ if I should. You’ve inspired me to pin one on!! 🙂

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Alex says:

June 1, 2012 at 12:02 am

Such a fun pop of color! I love this idea!

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ASHLEY says:

June 1, 2012 at 11:57 am

Love this! I made one similar with silk for my halloween costume last year but I love the chiffon!

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Liz {Sequins And Stripes} says:

June 1, 2012 at 1:24 pm

I’ve been dying to buy a ban.do flower but this is so much easier {and cheaper!}. Love this DIY!

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Dana Gastelum says:

June 1, 2012 at 1:55 pm

This is stunning, Anna!! Oh my word I’m in love with this DIY and can’t WAIT to try it! I’ve done the thicker fabric flowers and love them, but I’ve been wanting to try the chiffon look 🙂 Amazing job!

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simplyvonne says:

June 1, 2012 at 3:45 pm

so easy and cute!! btw i love those yellow shorts! have a great weekend Anna!

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Bestie says:

June 1, 2012 at 6:14 pm

seriously, i am obsessed with all your DIY’s!!

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Shea says:

June 1, 2012 at 7:37 pm

I love how pretty and light these are! I’m going to have to make myself some this summer. Thanks for another great DIY!

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Gaby [The Vault Files] says:

June 2, 2012 at 10:17 pm

Anna this is so so cute! And I love your outfit so much 😉

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Gaby [The Vault Files] says:

June 2, 2012 at 10:17 pm

Anna this is so so cute! And I love your outfit so much 😉

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Julia @ Boredom Abounds says:

June 4, 2012 at 6:54 am

Love your DIY posts – this is so cute!

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Jennifer says:

June 5, 2012 at 7:54 pm

great post and you are darling as usual!!

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