How Do You Make Fabric Ribbon Flowers?
If you are looking for a way to decorate your home, consider making outdoor ribbon flowers. Ribbon flowers give the appearance of being real outdoor flowers from far away, but once you examine the flowers close up, they are intricate pieces of artisanship. Since there are such a wide variety of real flowers, there are many ways and techniques to make your own ribbon flowers. The most common technique is sewing the ribbon into place to make a secure flower shape. Begin cutting the ribbon for the center of your ribbon flower. Cut a ¾ yard of 1/8″ of ribbon into 6 equal pieces that measure 4 inches a piece in length. Tie a knot in the middle of each ribbon. Fold the pieces of ribbon in half to place each knot on top. Group all the pieces of ribbon together with the knots facing up toward you. Use a needle and thread to sew the ribbon pieces together. You need to sew them together ½ inch from the end of the ribbon. Cut the ribbon for the petals. The petal ribbon needs to be cut into 6 equa
