30+ Fabric Flower Patterns
Learn how to sew flowers! Spring is always in the air with these easy ideas for fabric flower patterns and tutorials!
Ribbon flowers, silk flowers, fabric roses - they all make great sewing projects! Fabric flowers are fun to make and can be used in many different ways. Just take a fabric you like and turn it into a sewn fabric flower. You can create a stylish hair piece or pin.
If you're new to making fabric flowers, just check out any of these projects. You'll learn how to make fabric flowers in no time. Making fabric flowers is an activity all sewists can enjoy, no matter the skill level. With these 30+ Fabric Flower Patterns, you'll be hooked on making fabric flowers.
Once you know how to sew flowers from fabric, you'll love making all kinds of fabric flowers for yourself and as gifts. You can even dress up your outfit or home with fabric flowers!
Free sewing project ideas like these stunning DIY fabric flowers make fabulous embellishments, awesome stash busters, and fantastic quick and easy sewing patterns.
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How to Make Fabric Flowers: Variety of Pretty Patterns
Fabric flowers are perfect for all occasions and our collection of fabric flower tutorials is no exception. Within this list of DIY fabric flowers, you'll find home decor projects, DIY hair accessories, and other easy sewing ideas.
Find a fabric flower pattern you will love, like the Big Daisy Fabric Flower Pin Tutorial shown. All of the fabric flowers in the list below are easy enough for sewing beginners and can be made with leftover fabric, ribbon, or other notions you have in your sewing space.
Whether you are looking for a fabric flower pattern to wear with your favorite outfit or to use to decorate your home, you will have lots of luck here. Find your favorite flower and get to sewing!
Tattered Flowers for Embellishment
These DIY fabric flowers can be added to bags, headbands, shirts, or even skirts. You can even make several and turn them into a springtime DIY home decor piece.
Creating fabric flowers has never been easier than with this ribbon flower pin pattern. If you've got five minutes to spare, you've got a new, homemade accessory!
You can use these lovely flowers to spruce up tons of projects. Use them to make a decorative pillow or a wreath (like the one shown) for a holiday craft.
Do you have a lot of old scraps laying around from old projects? If so, this tutorial is for you. Use those old scraps to create these beautiful sewn fabric flowers.
Whether you need a fabulous new centerpiece for your kitchen table or you'd like one more item adorning your mantel, this spring home decor project is a perfect fit. Select the perfect colors and patterns of fabric to match your spring decorating theme.
Here's a great holiday craft idea--make a fabric flower accessory out of leftover ric rac to use in your 4th of July celebration. With these fabric flowers patterns, you can wear them, use them as napkin rings, and much more!
With an assortment of fabrics and a special arrangement, these easy fabric flowers are sure to put a smile on your face. Learn how to make fabric flowers that will bloom year-round when you sew up these DIY fabric flowers. These flowers would look great as a centerpiece, on your nightstand, or adorning your entryway.
Use these fabric flowers patterns to make your own ruffled flower pin! This is a great project for using up leftover fabric or getting rid of some of those scraps. Plus, you can use your favorite fabrics and buttons to match your style. It will make any outfits of yours stand out even more, in a good way!
Easy Christmas Poinsettia Headband
This Christmas Poinsettia Headband is the perfect homemade Christmas gift for girls of any age. Though poinsettias are traditionally a Christmas flower, this DIY headband adds an elegant touch to any outfit at any time of the year.
Combined Crafts DIY Fabric Flower
Use your skills from all across the crafting world to create this Combined Crafts DIY Fabric Flower. This cute, little fabric flower tutorial would be the perfect addition to your spring coat, a headband, or would even look fab worn as a bracelet.
Learn how to make a flower out of fabric that is different from any other fabric flower patterns you've made. This Denim Flower Corsage is unique because you can make it from old jeans.
The pictures accompanying these instructions will make it virtually impossible for you to fail in your floral endeavors. Add these DIY flowers to a shirt, a bag, or anything you want to spruce up.
Learn how to sew a fabric flower that will add essential style elements to your DIY home decor or wardrobe. Part of what's so attractive about this ruched flower is its versatility. This would make a great party decoration, too!
If you want to make Really Easy Flowers, follow this simple sewing tutorial. These gems are made of ric rac fabric, which is extremely inexpensive. You can wear them in your hair, give them as party favors, or put them on pins to add a feminine touch to your tees.
Adorn your 'do and your dress with one or two cute and creative homemade fabric flowers. If you are looking for a creative prom idea, consider learning how to make fabric flowers that you can turn into a DIY boutonniere.
These flowers can be sewn onto anything to add a quick embellishment. This DIY sewing project is the perfect way liven up a headband, a pair of shoes, or a shirt. No matter how you use these scrappy flowers, they're sure to put a smile on your face.
If you have ever struggled to make flowers out of fabric this tutorial is a great place to start. The denim is just one example of the multiple types of fabric you can use for your DIY fabric flowers. These flowers will be a great sew-on-accessory to any outfit.
When it comes to sewing, the best projects to make are the ones that you can use over and over again however you want. This Scrunched Fabric Flower is the perfect project to sew because it is versatile and it can be used for any number of purposes because of its 2D yet textured charm and style.
This bountiful bouquet contains tall stems with fully open blossoms, revealing bead-embellished felt and fabric centers, as well as gracefully arching smaller stems with sculpted fabric buds. All your friends will notice these in your home for sure!
Learn how to make a fabric flower today and add some hippy-dippy style with an edge to your wardrobe when you whip up this fabric flower tutorial. These gorgeous easy fabric flowers can be made in any size. Combine classic and modern styles with this free fabric flower pattern.
Fabric Flower Headband Pattern
Create a fun, springy accessory with this Fabric Flower Headband Pattern. There is no need to worry about lack of sewing experience holding you back because this accessory is one of those simple no-sew projects that does not require needles, thread, or years of sewing experience.
Learn how to make a fabric flower that is unique, cute, and the perfect way to use up scraps with this pretty little idea. The Hexi Fabric Flower Pattern is made up of several smaller scraps of fabric and makes an excellent accent for any of your projects that might need just a little bit of flair.
Whether you choose sparkly fabric or go rustic in burlap with your new sewn flowers, these Statement DIY Fabric Flowers will add elegance no matter where they go. Plus, you can use them to add a stain, a messy hem, or an unsightly rip!
This Pretty Posy Pincushion is an easy sewing project that will bring a smile to your face every time you sit down at your sewing machine. Even if it's frigid outside, creating fabric flower patterns like this cute pincushion will add warmth to your craft room.
Accessorize your little darling's room with this adorable Flower Shaped Pillow. This beginner-friendly tutorial will show you how to sew a pillow that's perfect for any girly girl's living space. It's a creative and beautiful design that you won't find in stores.
These sweet and colorful flowers are super quick and easy to make from repurposed party favor wrappings or scraps of tulle. There are all sorts of options to make different types of flowers of different shapes and sizes, with rigid or flexible stems, and stamen.
A charming way to use up your fabric scraps, this beginner sewing tutorial shows you how to make your own fabric flowers using scraps, ribbon, lace, or even binding. This fabric flower tutorial is completely beginner friendly, and is a fantastic way to practice your hand sewing skills.
Upcycled T-Shirt Flowers (No-Sew)
Once you learn how to make t shirt roses, you won't want to stop. With this fun project, you can still remember the shirt but put it to good use, either as decor or attached to a new piece of clothing or accessory. This idea for how to use old t-shirts will have you making a forest of flowers.
Plus, check out our free sewing patterns eBook, Fabulous Fabric Flower Tutorials: 7 Ways to Learn How to Make Fabric Flowers. Get it here:Fabulous Fabric Flower Tutorials: 7 Ways to Learn How to Make Fabric Flowers Free eBook
PLUS! Free Boutonniere Tutorial
Is your young man headed to the prom? Skip the expense and frustrating trip to the flower store with the No Sew DIY Boutonniere. Made from felt, this DIY prom boutonniere will last forever and can be reused for more formal occasions like weddings.
If you're making flowers for a wedding, you can get more inspiration with these unique wedding projects and patterns! Find it here:40+ Wedding Sewing Patterns
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Religionator 61821 76
Aug 31, 2017
need patterns for caps for teen cancer patients.. .girls Flo/California
Larissa
Jul 03, 2017
Violets have been my favorite flower since I was very young. Stunning but demure.
Larissa
Jul 03, 2017
Violets have been my favorite flower since I was very young. Stunning but demure.
quiltnsew6 7747810
Jul 03, 2017
I love African Violets. They are so beautiful with their variety of color combinations.
Buggyfrog1
Jul 03, 2017
I Adore sunflowers, they are big, bold ,bright feed both animals people
Buggyfrog1
Jul 03, 2017
I Adore sunflowers, they are big, bold ,bright feed both animals people
Buggyfrog1
Jul 03, 2017
I Adore sunflowers, they are big, bold ,bright feed both animals people
stesue2 4609812
Jul 03, 2017
My favorite has always been calla lilies. They just seem so perfect and elegant..
eSheep Designs
Jul 02, 2017
There is just something about yellow roses that I always gravitate towards, whether I'm in a grocery store and just walking by the floral department, or I see them growing in someone's garden. I recently received some that started sprouting leaves afterwards I'm now crossing my fingers and hoping that they will turn into full blown roses again!
pestls 3613478
Jun 28, 2017
If vines and a plants that flower are not true flowers, I choose wildflowers because Shasta Daisies and California Poppies are in that group.
pestls 3613478
Jun 28, 2017
I think sweet woodruff is a plant so my favorite choise of flower is another sweet smelling flower--honeysuckle--it may be a vine that flowers.
Wicked
Jun 28, 2017
I absolutely love Lillie. There's just something about the simplicity and shape
Weberme
Jun 26, 2017
I love a lot of flowers. Sunflowers,gardenias,jasmine and magnolias are my favorite. I absolutely love these fabric flowers and they can be used on many different things. I want to make some in red,white and blue to go on a headband for my grand daughter for her fourth or July outfit. I am glad to see this video so I can make some and love that all you need to do is cut strips of fabric. Thanks for this project.
Polly Esther
Jun 26, 2017
I adore gardenias and hibiscus flowers. I just love tropical plants in general!
tvoyles67 8330880
Jun 26, 2017
So love the ruffle fabric flowers as well as this site, it is my happy place site!
bobrobsmith 715811 0
Jun 26, 2017
silk and ribbon flowers are my favorite . I sell them at craft shows. Love this tutorial!
Princess Carolyn
Jun 26, 2017
I love bluebells and lilacs! Bluebells are pictured - I just love the way they cover the hills in the spring.
scisyb220 8702867
Jun 26, 2017
I love gardenias! The creamy color is highlighted by its heady aroma and it just intoxicates all around!
KathrynAllison
Jun 26, 2017
I absolutely love peonies with hydrangea coming in a close second. For me, the fuller the flower, the better!
Sara R
Jun 26, 2017
Oooh, I've recently developed a love for plants. I have a few succulents, I'm growing basil, peppers, tomatoes, and rosemary in my apartment. I love orchids, sunflowers, daisies, and tulips!
Dana N
Jun 26, 2017
I love poppies!!!! Orange poppies are my favorite, especially fields of them! Please see the attached photo for reference.
Mark
Jun 26, 2017
My apartment is full of succulents, so naturally I love them, but I would probably say my favorite flower is daisies!
trishclark529
Mar 30, 2017
I love these flowers. They are perfect for me to use as embellishments on bags! I am not the greatest sewer, but these are easy to do, and are great for me to use to spice up the few bags I am able to make. Thank you for posting this resource for me to use!
Weberme
Jan 26, 2017
I love love these fabric flowers. All different kinds for so many different projects from hair bows to purses to clothing for flip flop decorations,scrapbooking,to spice up drapes,for bathrooms,kitchen to bedrooms. The list goes on. Thank you for letting us know that there is many different flowers to make so we do not have to do same one over and over. Flowers are awesome.
Marilyn B
Jan 16, 2017
Thank you for all these great suggestions. I have made yo-yo flowers for wearable pins, hair barrettes and embellishment on pillows and little girls' dresses. These new ideas are just what I need to change up my flower creations! With all the fabric scraps Imhave, I can see using these designs with a button or little jewel center. So many neat designs, I can't wait to try some of these out!
Cheryl E
Oct 20, 2016
Fabric flowers are so easy to make out of scrap fabric and are so charming as they can adorn a ladies jacket or coat lapel as a stylish accent appropriate for any season, a little girl's headband, any tote or fabric purse, or gathered together as a charming wall decoration. Arrange seasonal fabric flowers around a hand lettered sign announcing the coming winter, spring, summer or fall and use as a wall hanging. These flower instructions are so useful!
BeckySue
May 24, 2016
The vase of fabric flowers is so shabby chic! I love it! What a great use for scraps of those little bundles of quilting fabric I look at longingly! Now I have an excuse...I mean use...for them! lol
chrisk
Mar 15, 2016
I found at least 6 flowers that can make cute hair clips anddecorations for the little girls in my life and some terrific ideas for clothing and home dec embellishment
BeckySue
May 24, 2016
That's a great idea! I have a granddaughter, 1.5 years, who would look cute with a fabric flower on a soft headband--she doesn't have much hair yet, so needs a flower! lol
amiestaley69 57722 52
Apr 17, 2015
i absolutely love fabric flower! Honestly, I think a simple little blue silk fabric flower pin was the first thing I ever made for my Chelsea Ezell. Love Her Always.
denisecristina2001 9174635
Apr 16, 2014
Yes, they are perfect to sew all kind of projects. The flowers are lovely and a great embelishment.
penny 2266602
Apr 16, 2014
Fabric flowers are better because you can put colors together that don't occur naturally in nature. Especially if you dye your own fabrics.
cindiyoung69 47131 11
Apr 16, 2014
Fabric flowers are better, they last longer and you can coordinate colors with your home decor!
sputnikgang 201602 0
Apr 16, 2014
Fabric flowers are awesome, it's a great way to use up some of the smaller scraps and also match your decor.
tabithakeener 6358 895
Apr 16, 2014
Yes they are a good substitute because you can look at the pretty colors year round!
Mazame
Apr 15, 2014
I love flowers and gardening in the summer. There is nothing like stopping to smell the roses I grew. I also love the whimsical and stylish look of fabric flowers. I can take them with me on my coat or my purse to enjoy where ever I go. They both have great appeal and I wouldn't want to substitute one for the other.
skg 9503405
Apr 15, 2014
Both have their place, but for year round beauty, fabric flowers are great!
carlamaguire 34491 80
Apr 15, 2014
I think fabric flowers are great. They never die and they are always in bloom.;) spritz them with floral perfume and they smell great too.
ria61c
Apr 15, 2014
Even better in most cases! They would LAST -- and you could make them any color or pattern you wanted. And, it's an inexpensive way to give them to yourself!! :)
mamadotazz 9771878
Apr 15, 2014
Yes they definitely are for me. I am allergic to most flowers and chemicals and much prefer to see real flowers outside where they look normal. Plus you can do so many more things with fabric flowers.
D Stanley
Apr 15, 2014
Today? Absolutely! My allergies are killing me. Bring on the sewn flowers, PLEASE! :)
Margarethho 383994 0
Apr 15, 2014
Love this idea of sewn flowers last forever and washable. Thank you for sharing
rosepetal1ralph 00 55695
Apr 15, 2014
Fabric flowers are great! They can be made out of any fabric, color or texture and last longer than real flowers. And they aren't too hard to make!
senorthrup 4941077
Apr 15, 2014
I love both. But nothing beats a real flower. The smell, feel...
mellyglass 1872073
Apr 15, 2014
Yes, I think sewn flower are better. First, they never die. Second, there are some many things you can do with them. It is fun making them. Then you can use them in your projects. Like, using them as fillers on cards, canvases, mixed media, jewelry, head bands. You can put them in vases. The possibilities are endless. But, there isn't nothing like a fresh bouquet of flower on your kitchen table. But, yes sewn flowers are better because you can do so much more with them and have them last forever.
lettybarnes 818877 8
Apr 15, 2014
They are not a substitute - but they are wonderful!!! I think real and fabric, flowers are fantastic!
tcdiana 7202498
Apr 15, 2014
Fabric flowers last longer than real ones so are a great substitue, plus you can get them in whatever color you want!
sjrupe 3078975
Apr 15, 2014
Sewn fabric flowers are an excellent choice for any craft or sewing project that you want to keep for a long time. Real flowers don't have a very long shelf life once they are cut.
Member 8049559
Apr 15, 2014
I think sewn flowers are as good as real ones! They don't die, they hold their color, they can be used over and over in different projects!
cbaguilar 1406467
Apr 15, 2014
Fabric flowers will never die and last forever. Even though I love real flowers I believe that fabric flowers is a keepsake. I can always look at my fabric flowers and remember where and who I received them from.
jmikebalou 3061110
Apr 15, 2014
Yes and No. They work great on garments and books and quilts, etc. That said I want the real thing on my kitchen table sometimes.
sheila55082 014707 0
Apr 15, 2014
I love fabric flowers. Done right they are very pretty and make great conversation pieces. Fabric flowers are perfect for those of us who have severe allergies and breathing problems.
jimaryortman 29080 85
Apr 15, 2014
Sewn flowers just don't have the "scent" that can take you away to a garden.
janetnstar 4710702
Apr 15, 2014
I love all flowers, real or fabric. And certainly fabric flowers are fabulous on quilts or sewn items. Love your free fabric flowers. Thank you for the give away.
heymrss 1444674
Apr 15, 2014
Besides being a quilter/sewer, I am a gardener. Though I love fabric flowers on quilts, clothes, and bags, there is nothing like real flowers. Their smell alone sets them above anything I am able to create myself!
vinjune 0408305
Apr 15, 2014
Fabric flowers are made with love. That makes them even better than real ones.
kidtime 7260116
Apr 15, 2014
Sewn flowers are great for bags, totes, or garments. I would not use them in decorating projects though.
jotenijo 6142910
Apr 15, 2014
Yes they are a good substitute. Fabrics come in just as many if not more colors than real flowers. The only thing missing is the scent.
ME Stephens
Apr 15, 2014
I don't think that sewn fabric flowers are a good substitute for real ones in every situation, but they are good for adding flowers to garments, decor and other items where real ones would not be practical or long lasting.
chocomaniac1951 17 39568
Apr 15, 2014
Absolutely love fabric flowers on quilts, purses and clothing just to name a few. Sew much better than real ones. They last virtually forever!
regina1999
Apr 15, 2014
Sewn fabric flowers definitely outlast real ones and do not cause my allergies to flare up like real ones can, so yes, I think they are a good substitute for real ones.
jldouglas 5903924
Apr 15, 2014
HELLO, yes in many instances they areespecially at laundry time! Thanks for sharing a neat giveaway!
ckwood50 2934174
Apr 15, 2014
Very cute and last longer then real flowers. And no allergens coming from a person who has trouble being around real flowers
cutequiltpatterns 1556481
Apr 15, 2014
I love real flowers...but during the colder months, I would love to have a houseful of beautiful flowers to admire. I also love that they do not have to be watered! LOL
joyfulsewer 696173 0
Apr 15, 2014
Fabric flowers are a great substitute...they can bring a splash of color in the midst of the long winter!!
joyfulsewer 696173 0
Apr 15, 2014
Yes! Fabric flowers can be a splash of color at any time of the year....could've used them this winter in Michigan!!
johnsharon 5251657
Apr 15, 2014
It is hard to beat a dozen roses from your sweetheart, but fabric flowers are fun to make too!
theblueheart
Apr 15, 2014
I love making fabric flowers! I put them on everything... purses, tees, picture frames. I only know how to make 2 styles, would love to make more.
Karen B
Apr 15, 2014
I love fabric flowers, they can be made to match ANY outfit, either by color or by design style.
deadparrots 547522 0
Apr 15, 2014
sure they are just as beautiful and are great for peoples with allergies and they will last forever
tanner10
Apr 15, 2014
Love being able to make artificial flowers that will last a lot longer than what you would need them for. Easy to make and lots of ideas and ways to use them. Plus it not only dresses up any project, but make and be creative and put them in any room for that special decorating idea that people will be sure to always comment on.
bd510sw
Apr 15, 2014
they are cute, easy to make and fabric choices can match or coordinate with place mats, table runners etc. and they last a lot longer, too.
marykirk 2710224
Apr 15, 2014
The many different ways to make flowers and the shapes out do the flowers in nature make them a wonderful substitute for flower decorating indoors.
delaneydana66 8292 262
Apr 15, 2014
I think that fabric flowers make a nice alternative to real flowers because they can be whimsical or lifelike, plus they last longer. :-) Tough to toss a real flower into the washer. ;-)
HennaladyKim
Dec 15, 2013
What a lovely addition to any project to dress it up! Thanks so much :) HennaLadyKim
maryoretajohnson 8 406695
Sep 11, 2013
I would love to look at your book on fabric flowers. I am disabled and am always looking for things I can do while either sitting or in bed. It has to be something with very little or no cost because I don't have the money to spend. I'm 72 years and have always sewed and been good with my hands, but I'm afraid arthritis my be trying to set in but I will us my hands as long as possible.
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