Make A Chanel Inspired Poppy Pin

Make a fabric camellia poppy from scratch

Posted by Samantha B.

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Make a couture fabric pin to embellish outfits, shoes or bags.

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You Will Need (1 thing)

  • Silk

Steps (8 steps, 60 minutes)

  1. 1

    Take a piece of silk, twist and clip. Spray with starch and allow to dry.

  2. 2

    Unravel fabric and cut petals.

  3. 3

    Cut a strip of plastic about a half an inch wide and about three inches long and wrap with embroidery thread. Spray with starch and allow to dry.

  4. 4

    Sew petals together.

  5. 5

    Cut a circle of plastic and a circle of felt. Glue to back of flower. Glue pin back on top. Glue another felt circle to the front of the pin.

  6. 6

    Slide the thread off the piece of plastic.

  7. 7

    Dab the ends in glue (not hot glue) and attach to front of flower.

  8. 8

    Place "eyelashes" around the felt circle.