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DIY Linen Flowers

January 19th, 2009 @ 3:38 pm by Mrs. Crab Cake

Since I’m on the topic of hair do-dads, I thought I’d share this project with y’all too.

Remember this dress?

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And these shoes?

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Someone suggested a yellow hair flower, and I automatically thought of this tutorial I had bookmarked.

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Well, I ordered some linen swatches from NY Fashion Center Fabrics. What lovely fabric!! The color Citron matched my shoes perfectly! So, I ordered a yard of Citron colored linen and got started!

First I cut an 8 inch strip off of my linen. I only did this for ease. Honestly, a yard was way too much fabric; this project could be done with just scraps. Then I freehanded (or cut, rather) 17 circles of various sizes. I stacked them from largest to smallest in three piles, two of 6 and one of 5.

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Then I sewed them together and beaded them. The beads I bought weren’t really meant for beading, so the holes in them were really, really tiny, and beading became a miserable nightmare. But, it’s done now.

Then I sewed them together using just the bottom layer. I then cut out a piece of the linen that would cover the stitches. I attached a clip and then sewed my scrap fabric on the back of the flowers.

Here’s the final result:

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So, what do y’all think?

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18 Responses to “DIY Linen Flowers”

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Miss Taffy (message)  3,104 posts, Sugar bee

Really cute, Miss Crab Cake! :) I love the bead detail.

 
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LeighAnn

Great job! That is really going to tie your outfit together! I’m going to follow that tutorial myself. Was it difficult?

 
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Miss Meatball (message)  624 posts, Busy bee

GREAT idea! I love this lots. Thanks!

 
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hollienoel (message)  36 posts, Newbee

Very cute! I love these same kind of rosettes done in chiffon for a wedding hairpiece.

 
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frenchbulldog (message)  7,730 posts, Bee Keeper

Super cute! I love the way they turned out!

 
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Mrs. Avocado (message)  1,543 posts, Bumble bee

This is a fun project for married people like me to try as well! I knew there was a reason I am still reading WB.

 
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Miss Hot Cocoa (message)  2,077 posts, Buzzing bee

It’s gorgeous!!!

 
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Miss Peep Toe (message)  1,804 posts, Buzzing bee

Really cute! I want to see the whole thing together!!

 
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honeymyheart

those turned out soo cute. the colors you chose rock!

 
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Miss Crab Cake (message)  834 posts, Busy bee

@LeighAnn: It was super easy! In fact, It was easier than I thought it would be!

Thanks everyone for all the great comments. It makes me feel better about my DIY ability. I have a lot to share with you!!

 
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amester26 (message)  256 posts, Helper bee

Adorable!!!!! Sweet, without being *too* cutesy. Definitely doing this to go with my rehearsal dinner outfit! I’m envisioning these being cute attached to a thin headband as well…

 
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Miss Glitter (message)  986 posts, Busy bee

Very cute! I love it!

 
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Becca

Where is the dress from? I love the outfit!

 
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Gwen

OMG I’m wearing those shoes today! Love theM!

 
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Pretty Packages « Jennifer and Matt 6.20.2009

[...] Yes please.  Doesn’t it remind you of my rehearsal dinner dress (that isn’t my rehearsal dinner dress anymore, more on that later)?  Lovely and eyelet-y.  [...]

 
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Pretty Packages » Weddingbee » The Wedding Blog

[...] Yes please. Doesn’t it remind you of my rehearsal dinner dress (that isn’t my rehearsal dinner dress anymore… more on that later)? Lovely and eyelet-y. [...]

 
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Clothes Fit for a “Cherri” « Hisbirdie’s Weblog

[...] I’m stressing about what I will wear. I purchased this blue dress after seeing it these posts by Miss Crab Cake. Source It fits great, but because I’m short (5′2″) I need to [...]

 

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Mrs. Crab Cake, Columbus, GA Age and Occupation: 25, Registered Nurse Fiance's Age and Occupation: 31, Director of Education and Living History for a museum Engagement Date: April 6, 2008 Wedding Date: June, 2009 Blogging Since: November 26, 2008 Venue: Holy Family Catholic Church, reception: National Infantry Museum About Me: I'm a perfectionist trying to balance two jobs, motherhood, my craft obsession, and wedding planning. I am obsessed with all things wedding, especially creative ideas for saving money and DIY projects. A Southern Belle at heart, I love anything southern, especially sweet tea, grits, afternoon thunder storms, crab cakes, and good old Southern hospitality. Mr. Crab Cake and I are planning a vintage inspired wedding with tons of Southern flare (can y'all say that with a thick Southern drawl?).

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