Pointed Petal Flower Tutorial

Here's my take on this pretty fabric flower.

Cut five circles of fabric. I've cut these petals 4 inches diameter.

Fold each petal into quarters.

Using double thread, work a running stitch along the raw edges joining all the petals together. The stitches don't need to be too small but must be even.

Pull up both ends of the tread as tightly as you can and knot securely together.

Attach a small circle of felt to the back of the flower with slip-stitches to cover the raw edges.

Stitch a button in the centre of the flower. I've layered two buttons together for a nicer effect. 

Tip: Fill the little hole in the centre of the flower, where you knotted it, with pinch of wadding to prevent the back of the flower being drawn up when you sew through the holes in the button.

Square Petal Flower Tutorial

There are lots of tutorials online for fabric flowers but I always end up changing them. Here's my take on this square petal flower.

Cut 5 squares of fabric 3 inches x 3 inches.

Turn the edges of each square into the middle and press. Fold the two ends together (don't press this fold).

Using double thread, work a running stitch joining all five petals, close to their raw edges. The stitches don't have to be too small but must be even.

Pull up the two ends of the thread and knot together tightly.

Stitch a button securely into the centre of the flower. I've layered two buttons together here for a two-colour effect.

Slip-stitch a small circle of felt on the back of the flower to hide the raw edges. you can now add a pin  or clasp to turn this pretty little flower into a broach or attach to a hair bobble. Or how about stitching a row of these around the neck of a jumper or t shirt?