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CraftyPod: How to Make a Stiffened Fabric Flower Brooch

  • pauloverton · 2 months ago
    Ima Hafta try this fabric stiffening thing. Looks neat! Cool flower!
  • Anitra_Cameron · 2 months ago
    See, that's why we love you, Diane--because you do all that pesky testing for us!

    Too clever and sweet by half, as usual.

    Hugs to you.
  • kimonoreincarnate · 2 months ago
    Great idea! I've just recently discoved fabric stiffener and am having a ball playing with it!
  • Karen · 2 months ago
    I used fabric stiffener a week or so ago to make butterfly embellishments to attach to my niece's Halloween costume hats. I had very lightweight fabrics that I was using (a synthetic China silk lining, tulle, and organza.) I followed the directions to dip the fabrics and as you can imagine, the results were less than stellar! The version you demonstrate is much better. I intend to try my hand at this again (this time with flowers.) I will dilute the stiffener since I tend to use very light weight fabric. Thank you so much for the step by step directions!
  • SisterDiane · 2 months ago
    Ooh, butterflies are a great idea! You could use a folded piece of
    cardboard for the form, so the butterfly dries in a "V" shape. Gotta
    try this out - thanks!
  • Rachel · 2 months ago
    That is so cool! The stiffener and the fabrics you chose make it so playful. It reminds me of those vintage enamel brooches that I'm always stalking. This has to go on my gotta do list. I'll be linking as well. Thanks for the fun idea!
  • SaharaRose · 2 months ago
    This is a clever idea, thanks for sharing.
  • Amanda · 2 months ago
    VERY clever and such pretty results :) Glad I found your blog!
  • modpodgerocks · 2 months ago
    You did such a great job! - I retweeted.

    xo
  • digibudi · 2 months ago
    love, love.. LOVE those wonderful flowers Diane! Hey, I'm visiting NYC next Tuesday, for 1 week.. do you know any interesting craft supplies stores ore anything else that's cool to visit, craft related? miss you!!! xoxoxo (have a new boyfriend so I'm quite busy crafting him, so less time for crafting some new goodies to post!) :)
  • SisterDiane · 2 months ago
    ...And when are you visiting Portland, is what I want to know?! :-)

    Well, do not miss Purl: http://www.purlsoho.com/purl

    Or, Mood: http://www.moodfabrics.com/

    Any other NYC-ers want to chime in on this one?
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  • pam · 2 months ago
    The fabric flower brooch really turned out to be fabulous! I am linking to it in my first anniversary post since it would be gorgeous in Christmas y fabrics!

    But wait! Is that my missing plastic storage ware you are using for your form????
  • SisterDiane · 2 months ago
    Oh, I sincerely hope not!! :-)
  • sigrid · 2 months ago
    what is fabric stiffener and where can i buy some or can i make the stuff. Thank you so much for the inspiration i will have a good time with my two little girl making this pretty flower and lot of memories
  • SisterDiane · 2 months ago
    Sigrid, you can find fabric stiffener at most big craft stores, like
    Jo-Ann, Michael's, or AC Moore. I most often find it with the glues.
    There are two main brands: Stiffy (http://www.plaidonline.com/productDetail.asp?it...
    ) and Aleene's (http://www.save-on-crafts.com/alfabstifand.html).

    In a pinch, you can also use liquid starch from the grocery store, but
    it won't give your fabric the same sheen. Fabric stiffener is
    basically a combination of starch and glue. You moisten the fabric
    with it, and it hardens as it dries.

    Hope that helps!
  • Lauren · 1 month ago
    So cute! I'm thinking that this would be a nice way to use up scraps of fabric to make special bows for gifts, too. :) Thank you!

    found you from One Pretty Thing, by the way.
  • SisterDiane · 1 month ago
    Thanks for stopping by, Lauren - I love One Pretty Thing!
  • heatherkiki · 1 month ago
    Great tutorial, I'll have to try this! =]
  • pauladee · 1 month ago
    i love your floral broches. My grandmother made something similar in the 60's. thanks for the inspiration. Happy holidays.
  • SisterDiane · 1 month ago
    Thank you, Paula! I wish I could see hers!
  • pauladee · 1 month ago
    Happy thanksgiving! I hope you have a wonderful time celebrating. Thanks so much for your reply.

    love,

    Paula

    1612 N. Hill Ave.

    Pasadena, CA 91104
  • SisterDiane · 1 month ago
    Thank you, Paula! I hope you do as well!