">Glamorous flowers on your hair is a sure way to add elegance and a wonderful way to carry the textures and colors from the wedding dress. It doesn't matter what colors you have chosen, it is very easy to coordinate the flowers for your hair accessories with fabric flowers. Fabric flowers are an easy handmade project and can be made with ribbon, silk organza, organdy, or velvet.
One of the easiest ways to make a fabric flower is to cut a square of fabric. Make cuts almost to the center to form petals. The petals are still square at this point. Round off the square edges and singe with a tea light. Make three sizes from small, medium, and large. The petals do not have to be perfect. Some can be larger than others as in nature. Singeing the edges will cause the petals to curl and "cup" like real flower petals. Sew or glue the pieces together with the smaller piece in the center. Attach a round piece of fabric to the back and glue to an alligator clip or hair comb. The center of the flower can be embellished with Swarovski crystals, pearls, or inexpensive crystal earrings. Using earrings is a great way to make use of the single one left when you have lost the other one!
Now that you have made one beautiful flower, don't stop there! Make several different sizes to form a beautiful cluster for a hair comb or headband. Add some amazing feathers and you will have a stylish fascinator! Fabric flowers also look great on dresses, worn as corsages, and even on your shoes. Purses, ponytail bands, and bun wraps.... guest book pens, votive candles, and napkin rings.... they are so versatile and so beautiful. Shoe clips are sold at craft stores and it is as easy as gluing the flower to the clip! This is also a great opportunity to use Swarovski crystals or pearls to embellish your shoes instead of fabric flowers. Small super magnets are a great way to attach fabric flowers to elegant dresses and purses. They are also sold at craft stores. Glue or tape one magnet to the flower and place another magnet behind the dress fabric. It will not only stay in place, but you don't have to worry about making a pin hole!
A lovely idea for a fabric flower is to use several different kinds of fabric and three shades of the same color. By using different textures, the flower will be more interesting. By using three shades of the same color it will have more depth. An elegant look for the mother of the bride is to perfectly coordinate her ensemble with a flower made from the same fabric as her dress or suit. Many bridal shops offer a fabric swatch (or two) that can be used to make a flower or they can be ordered from the manufacturer. An accessory such as a scarf or handkerchief can also be used. This is a perfect opportunity to perfectly match the bridesmaids hair flowers to their dresses. Feathers for a fascinator can be dyed to match the fabric colors as well as pearls.
We have so many materials available to create anything we can dream of! Flowers on your hair is one of the loveliest choices and is sure to please every bride!
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