Make your own ribbon flower brooch

ByRasa Pelham
An elegant ribbon flower brooch in shades of orange with three cream pearls at the center, displayed on a blue fabric background.

I made these little ribbon flower brooches to accessorise our wedding outfits. I must admit, I’m still not entirely sure how they’ll end up being used. Pinned onto lapels? Added to a sash? Attached to a hairband? Honestly… your guess is as good as mine.

What I do know is that they’ve been such a fun, no-pressure project. A bit of dyeing to get that ombre ribbon (my favourite part), a bit of folding, a bit of stitching, and suddenly you’ve got these cheerful little flowers that can liven up pretty much any outfit. They’re also a lovely way to use up those odd ribbon pieces that are too nice to throw away.

Read on for the full instructions, including how I dyed the ribbon, how I shaped the petals, and the simple hand-stitching that holds it all together. No hot glue, no fancy tools. Just a needle, thread, and a quiet moment at the table.

Three handmade ribbon flower brooches in shades of orange and cream, adorned with faux pearls, surrounded by gold safety pins on a white background.
A piece of ombre dyed ribbon transitioning from bright yellow to red, laying flat on a white surface.
A close-up of a hand holding a folded, ombre ribbon in shades of yellow and orange, showcasing a crafting process for making ribbon flower brooches.
A close-up image of a vibrant, ombre-dyed ribbon in shades of orange and yellow, with a needle and thread passing through it, suggesting hand-stitching for crafting purposes.
A piece of ombre ribbon transitioning from red to yellow, laying flat on a white surface.
A piece of orange and gold ombre ribbon, gathered and twisted, ready to be shaped into a flower brooch.
A step-by-step guide showing hands stitching together colorful ribbon flower brooches, including numbered images demonstrating the folding and sewing process.
A handmade ribbon flower brooch in shades of orange, featuring folded petals and a visible thread for sewing.
A handmade ribbon flower brooch with two pearl beads in the center, accompanied by a needle and thread.
A close-up view of a handmade ribbon flower brooch in warm orange and yellow tones, featuring a safety pin and needle for attachment.
A handmade ribbon flower brooch in warm orange tones with three pearl accents at the center.
A close-up of a person wearing a handmade ribbon flower brooch on a blue shirt near the neckline.

Enjoy your weekend 🙂
Rasa xoxo

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