~ a little something for a little one ~

a small hat in the becoming stages.. .




~ loveiest thoughts!

corsage tutorial #2

Hi lovelies!
this is it.. .its mainly made of fabric & thread, with a couple of buttons & beads sewed on at the end.. .

to begin, cut some elongated squarish oval shapes, these will become the "leaves"


then twist them in the centre, one by one


& stitch them all together in the middle where you pinched.. .


take a couple of strips of fabric about 3 inches wide & 15cm long


begin with one piece of fabric & fold it in half, right sides facing outwards


to form a flower fold a triangle at one end. this will form the middle of the bud.


then continue to fold the fabric in right angles as you turn it, to form the petals of the flower


i stitched all that through the middle & then added a button & a couple of crystal beads to the centre. i then did another slightly smaller flower & stitched them together.
i wanted the flowers to stand out more so i then added another layer of silk organza, twisting as i went & gluing it into place between the folds of the first flower. i used alternating colours.


i then attached the leaves to one side, & added a ruffle to the front, to add interest & colour, & voila!


hope your day is gorgeous!!!


loveliest thoughts.. .

a tutu!!!

gathering a little tulle & binding it with a ribbon = a little bit of precious beauty ~

corsage tutorial #2, almost :)

im working on the steps! but didn't want to withhold the inspiration while im working on it.. .
loveliest thoughts & sweetest dreams!!!

~ memories {to keep!}

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lots of loveliness!

~ corsage tutorial #1 ~

i have another corsage to show you but for want of time, this one was a little easier to start with :)
.. .so, you will need
-a length of {wide?}satin ribbon
-a strip of fabric
-a length of tulle
-& a sewing needle or some craft glue


~ the thing i love about this is it is so versatile depending on the colours/fabrics/widths/ribbons you use ~

but first, twirl your strip of fabric{mine was about the length & width of a ruler}

then round it into a circular shape & stitch or glue into place


& then onto approximately the middle of the ribbon


i then folded some tulle together, did a straight stitch up one side, & gathered.
i then stitched it around the flower, tucking it underneath as i went,
but you could wear it without the tulle, & even make more flowers side by side


then tie onto your wrist with a big bow & you will have a stunning fashion accessory!


or you may even like to use these on special presents!


imagination heralds all kinds of wonderful possibilities.. .


& i send a little of mine to you! loveliest thoughts

~ coming soon ~

Hi lovelies! im working on a special corsage tutorial, but until then, may your day be as pretty as a basket of flowers!!!

most bountiful thoughts