Green Roses

roses aren't always red

Posted by shizuoka

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First I was going to make a necklace out of this roses, but it turns out better when I tried it on my head :)

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You Will Need (4 things)

  • 1 yd white or same color as the fabric Cotton Thread
  • Needle
  • 50 cm Elastic Thread
  • 60 x 15 cm Fabric

Steps (8 steps, 50 minutes)

  1. 1

    Cut the fabric into approx. 60 x 5 cm and sew both the length into one, so it will look like a straw.

  2. 2

    Get your needle and thread ready. Fold the end of one of your fabric rolls like the letter "z".

  3. 3

    Place stitch in the underside, wrap around 2 times and stitch on the underside.

  4. 4

    In one hand, hold the rose so that you are looking at the right/topside. In the other hand, grab the fabric and twist it so that the bottom of your roll is now at the top.

  5. 5

    Place a few stitches close to the edge of the fabric on the underside to hold it into place. Do it until the end.

  6. 6

    Repeat the same step for the other 2 roses.

  7. 7

    Measure and cut the elastic thread. Stitch both ends.

  8. 8

    Stitch the roses onto the elastic thread and you roses headband is done!