Rosette Using Fabric Scrap & Leftover Zippers

Tutorial-To make a rosette using fabric scrap & leftover zippers

Posted by priti

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I have been sewing for quite some time & that naturally results in lots of leftover fabrics .I also add zippers in lots of projects.Many times I need a smaller zip length & so naturally I have to cut it .So the left over zippers are also being collected in my scrap bag:)
I really cant bear to throw away all those pretty fabrics,so I end up making rosettes to tack them on anywhere I need.I just made 1 for my daughters dress & I would like to share it with you all:)

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You Will Need (3 things)

  • Fabric
  • Zipper
  • Needle & Thread

Steps (9 steps, 20 minutes)

  1. 1

    Take a piece of fabric scrap around 33"-35" long & 1"-2" wide.Serge the long sides & sew the ends so there are no loose threads.
    Put your machine on the longest stitch setting & run a stitch through the centre or near one edge lengthwise like this.

  2. 2

    Take the leftover zip tape & separate the 2 sides.Run a stitch on the longest stitch of your machine all along the edge of the zip tape.

  3. 3

    Now pull one thread from both the sides so that the fabric & the zip tape start bunching up together creating a ruffle.It does not matter which thread you pull.

  4. 4

    It can be needle thread or bobbin thread just be careful that it does not break.This is how it will look.

  5. 5

    Now take the strip of the fabric & hold one end in your left hand (right if you are a lefty:).Start turning
    the strip in circles like this.

  6. 6

    Keep doing this till the entire strip is used up

  7. 7

    Take a needle & thread & sew all the layers together at the back.I have seen people make a circular patch & then sew all this on the patch but I see no special advantage in adding another step to your work as it does not make a difference as long as you sew carefully not missing any layers:)

  8. 8

    This is how the front will look.For a fuller rose all you have to do is take a longer strip !!!!!!!!

  9. 9

    Now repeat these steps on the zipper tape too & tack it on the centre of this rose.

    You can put this on a dress,hair band,shoe................pretty much anywhere you fancy:)
    This turns out really well if you make it in tulle.I will put up pics if I make it in tulle too:)
    Enjoy