Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Spring Fever: Sharpied Fabric Poppy Tutorial


How-to:

Trace 3 circles on white light to medium weight fabric. I used a CD as a template and a pink Sharpie marker.
Add petal divisions.

Add vein markings. I used a red Sharpie.
Color in between the veins. I used the pink Sharpie again to fill in between the red veins.

Cut out.

Fold each piece one at a time as shown here. Before folding, dip in liquid starch or use the spray kind. Iron each folded piece dry.You may need to rearrange the folds to get to all the layers. Just remember that the purpose of the starch and layered folding is to make uneven pleats so that the petals will stand out from each other.

Unfold each piece and stack all the pieces together.

Anchor the three pieces together with a center made of french knots.
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16 comments:

  1. BarbaraMarch 9, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    Nice idea! Thanks

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  2. CëRïSëMarch 9, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    What a great project! I like the idea of a cluster of them on a headband, sweater, or even a necklace.

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  3. ByNightCreationsMarch 9, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Beautiful!

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  4. agnes szucsMarch 10, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    really beautiful!
    i also like them as a pattern when they are just drawn with the red sharpie.

    xoxo
    agnes

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  5. MelissaMarch 10, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    These are so pretty! Another reason I need a rainbow pack of Sharpies!

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  6. ElizabethMarch 10, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Thank you for all the nice comments!

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  7. rachelMarch 10, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    oh, i love this! i firmly believe that there's no limit to what one can do with sharpies.

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  8. annekataMarch 10, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    One can never have enough flowers. And these are especially beautiful - and so clever. I also love them as a pattern just in red and white! They would make a very special table decoration. Lots of them on a white table cloth. I need some sharpies.

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  9. SamanthaMarch 13, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    I totally admire and respect this project. Last spring I spent HOURS trying to figure out how to make a fabric poppy. It is a lot of work. Great job. Love your stamens.

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  10. A tired retired recluse @ Swallowcliffs.blogspot.com/May 9, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Thanks so much for the tute... I love it and I am going to get busy making some soon!

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  11. AnneMay 12, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    This is gorgeous!! I linked to your tutorial on Craft Gossip Sewing:
    http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-sharpie-fabric-poppy/2011/05/12/

    --Anne

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  12. AnonymousMay 12, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    super cute! My friend and I are getting together and making ribbon flowers this morning. I think I'll surprise her and add this one to our day. How CLEVER you are! Thank you for sharing it with us!
    Lindy Lou

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  13. OnicaMay 14, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    So pretty! I love, love, love it!

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  14. audrielleJune 12, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    exactly what I was looking for for my daughter's first birthday decorations ! Thanks! audrey for, pins needles and kids

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  15. Arte Sana SoniaJune 27, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    thanks!

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  16. vanessa January 13, 2012 at 5:46 AM

    love your idea...so creative...thanks for sharing...now to go buy some pretty colored sharpies and some fabric remnants : ))

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