And They Wore Flowers in Their Hair.

And They Wore Flowers in Their Hair.

September 16th, 2009 @ 4:40 pm by Mrs. Apple Cider

Once we picked the girls’ dresses, I knew that I wanted them to have headpieces. I battled with the headpieces, finding SOOO many that I loved on Etsy and online. I was willing to spend the money to buy them. I thought the time it would take me to make them would be too much to handle.

But then I made the mistake of going to the trim shop (living in NYC is a luxury for this reason… there are amazing trim shops all around). I walked into the trim store and found these gorgeous ribbon flowers. And they even had the exact navy that our bridesmaids’ dresses are. I thought that all navy would be too much, so I looked to see what else I could find. I found a really nice gray and decided to get that, too. And then I got to work on these DIY headbands.

The flowers were all connected to mesh already, so I needed to get the following supplies:

Needle and thread
Felt (for backing)
Headbands & clips for securing
Hot glue gun
Beads for decoration

Instructions:
I separated each flower and got to designing. I didn’t want them all to have the exact same ones, but wanted to make 3 examples for them to choose from. Here are the designs I came up with.

Design 1: No headband - just 3 flowers secured to a clip

Design 2: 4 flowers secured to a headband

Design 3: 3 flowers secured to a headband

I secured each of the flowers to the felt and then glued the clips and headbands to the felt.

Adding the beads was a last minute decision. I felt like the beads gave it a more polished look.

I will also make a boutonniere to match for Patrick (my bridesman), and a few flowers for my cousin who is singing, my FSIL who is reading, and my friend Becky, who is also reading. I am going to make a small one for my mom, but she probably won’t wear it!

It was so fulfilling to finish. Did you feel this way when you finished your projects? Have you tackled your own fabric flower projects? Where did you get the flowers from?

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48 Responses to “And They Wore Flowers in Their Hair.”

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Mrs. Bruschetta (message) 5,553 posts, Bee Keeper

These are beautiful! The ribbon flowers were a great find and I love the contrasting colors!

9/16/09 @ 4:42 pm (reply)

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Miss Beagle (message) 1,051 posts, Bumble bee

Gorgeous!!! We need some trim shops in Austin.

9/16/09 @ 4:42 pm (reply)

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RecessionistaBride (message) 3,299 posts, Sugar bee

Those look great!! I’ve never even heard of a trim shop before….

9/16/09 @ 4:50 pm (reply)

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Miss Moonbeam (message) 1,328 posts, Bumble bee

So gorgeous, and I really hope you’re planning on wearing your hair curly for the big day. It’s gorgeous!

9/16/09 @ 4:52 pm (reply)

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kjpugs (message) 856 posts, Busy bee

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE. Especially the first use. Amazing. So envious of NYC store availability!

9/16/09 @ 4:57 pm (reply)

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BrooklynBride10 (message) 143 posts, Blushing bee

Oooh, great job! The ribbon flowers look fantastic!

9/16/09 @ 4:58 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Deviled Egg (message) 892 posts, Busy bee

Love how they look on the headband! They all look really great!

9/16/09 @ 5:11 pm (reply)

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nycbride

I too live in NYC and am trying to make my own headpiece for my wedding in March…can you tell me where you went to buy your supplies??

9/16/09 @ 5:24 pm (reply)

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Julie

Ooh, I’m in NYC — which trim store is this from? I love!

9/16/09 @ 5:25 pm (reply)

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SonomaBride

You really are so talented. I am in awe of all of your projects!!

9/16/09 @ 5:26 pm (reply)

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rachel_leigh (message) 175 posts, Blushing bee

Beautiful! You say that your mom wouldn’t wear one, but I think the flowers would look gorgeous as a wrist corsage. Do you think your mom would wear it like that?

9/16/09 @ 5:31 pm (reply)

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Mrs. French Bulldog (message) 6,063 posts, Bee Keeper

Those are really pretty! What a great idea

9/16/09 @ 5:31 pm (reply)

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mander411 (message) 79 posts, Worker bee

sweet! those came out great! you can sell those on etsy I bet!

9/16/09 @ 5:36 pm (reply)

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LatteLove (message) 4,094 posts, Honey bee

i love the headband options. What a great find!!

9/16/09 @ 5:37 pm (reply)

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Miss Trail Mix (message) 1,073 posts, Bumble bee

Ya, I want to hear which store you went to as well, since I live in NYC too!

9/16/09 @ 5:59 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Espresso (message) 1,064 posts, Bumble bee

These are beautiful! Love them!

9/16/09 @ 6:03 pm (reply)

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jordynrose (message) 92 posts, Worker bee

Wow! You’re DIY puts us all to shame!

9/16/09 @ 6:07 pm (reply)

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tea (message) 2,616 posts, Sugar bee

wow! your headbands/clips turned out fantastic!

9/16/09 @ 6:37 pm (reply)

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ColorCoated (message) 951 posts, Busy bee

Love the flowers!

9/16/09 @ 6:43 pm (reply)

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fromcharleston (message) 87 posts, Worker bee

these hair flowers are awesome!! that’s such an easy, awesome idea! i might try these just for fun, lol.

9/16/09 @ 6:44 pm (reply)

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Miss Star (message) 1,277 posts, Bumble bee

Great job! Did you get the trim from M&J or more off the beaten path?

9/16/09 @ 6:46 pm (reply)

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Soon2BeeMrsLewis (message) 507 posts, Busy bee

Can I put in my order?! I want to make these! Mostly for myself but also for my 2 MOHs! You do a great job… I’m a sucker for hair flowers… I have a million in all sorts of colors!

9/16/09 @ 7:10 pm (reply)

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Miss Apple Cider (message) 215 posts, Helper bee

@Miss Star: @runrgurl10: @Julie: For everyone who asked. I got them at a trim shop on 38th street between 7th and 8th ave. It is a tiny shop (don’t know the name :() totally worth checking out!

Thanks for all the lovely comments!

9/16/09 @ 7:12 pm (reply)

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abrideagain (message) 531 posts, Busy bee

They all look great! And it seemed like a really easy DIY project.

9/16/09 @ 7:30 pm (reply)

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kmattso2 (message) 990 posts, Busy bee

Those are so cute!!! I like the first option of the flowers on the clip.

9/16/09 @ 7:38 pm (reply)

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Mochacoca (message) 38 posts, Newbee

I have been looking for ways to make flowers for my friends who I couldn’t put in my wedding party. This may just be the answer. Thanks for sharing! They look amazing!

9/16/09 @ 8:46 pm (reply)

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Charm bracelet (message) 790 posts, Busy bee

I like the headband with the four flowers best. It seems like a fairly simple project. I think you’re friends will be excited to get one.

9/16/09 @ 8:56 pm (reply)

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RAllise (message) 438 posts, Helper bee

Wow, they look fabulous. I knew they had great finds at the trim shops but never knew about the premade flowers. The headband design is great!

9/16/09 @ 9:43 pm (reply)

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SweetLemon (message) 54 posts, Worker bee

I really like all the headbands, are you considering wearing one for the rehearsal? If I were you I’d want to… they’re soooo stinkin’ cute!

9/16/09 @ 10:27 pm (reply)

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Miss Star (message) 1,277 posts, Bumble bee

@Miss Apple Cider: Oh, I totally know which shop you’re talking about

9/16/09 @ 10:54 pm (reply)

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jhguba (message) 239 posts, Helper bee

Wow, I never thought to look for these kinds of things in a trim shop. Great idea.

9/16/09 @ 11:51 pm (reply)

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Miss Poodle (message) 3,020 posts, Sugar bee

This look FAV, I loved Design number two!

9/17/09 @ 12:22 am (reply)

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fiftyfootbride (message) 3,683 posts, Sugar bee

Those look great! I want some! If only I had the time and energy to take on another project. :p

9/17/09 @ 12:27 am (reply)

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stickfigure710 (message) 16 posts, Newbee

so jealous about the trim shop!

9/17/09 @ 3:28 am (reply)

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Jessie516 (message) 4,008 posts, Honey bee

Those turned out great! I love the color combo and the beads kind of finish off the look.

9/17/09 @ 8:46 am (reply)

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Mrs. Margarita (message) 369 posts, Helper bee

omg i love these! the colors look great together

9/17/09 @ 9:17 am (reply)

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dddd89 (message) 116 posts, Blushing bee

Love them! Can’t wait to see pics of them in action on the big day!

9/17/09 @ 9:35 am (reply)

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thefuturemrsjewell (message) 1,529 posts, Bumble bee

wow! I love them. I think that the headbands are amazing! so impressed!

9/17/09 @ 9:37 am (reply)

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alishaneva (message) 1,524 posts, Bumble bee

Those look GREAT! Kudos for a job well done!

9/17/09 @ 9:45 am (reply)

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Becky @ Weddingistas

These are so so so so pretty! I want some for everyday!

9/17/09 @ 9:59 am (reply)

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Ms. Scrabble

those flowers are so cute!! which trim shop did you get them at? I haven’t been to the garment district in a while but it looks like I might have to stop on my way home one of these nights.

9/17/09 @ 10:17 am (reply)

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Ms. Scrabble

I see you already posted it - never mind and thanks!

9/17/09 @ 10:17 am (reply)

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