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by Martha
http://qisforquilter.com/2012/10/crepe-paper-flowers-using-streamers-and-a-ruffler-foot-tutorial/
by Martha
http://qisforquilter.com/2012/10/crepe-paper-flowers-using-streamers-and-a-ruffler-foot-tutorial-part-2/
When I make crepe paper bouquets, I like to include a mix of Dennison type flowers (made with single petals) and ruffled flowers. I’m not going to bother writing a tutorial for the Dennison style flowers, because you can find good directions for these on the Martha Stewart site. There is also a free download of the 1922 Dennison booklet “How to Make Crepe Paper Flowers” on the Antique Pattern Library site.
Of course, I realize that not everyone is going to have a ruffler foot for their sewing machine, but if you do, you really should try this. Maybe I wouldn’t go out and buy an expensive foot just to make these flowers (or maybe I would), but you (or your mother or your aunt) might just have one lying around gathering dust because you (or they) didn’t realize what amazing flowers could be made. There is a good video on how to use the ruffler foot on YouTube.
This tutorial is all about crepe paper streamers, but you can also use flat folded crepe paper (both single and duplex). With flat folds, you can cut the strips much wider, which allows for more elaborate designs; they are also quite a bit more stretchy, providing more molding than you can get with a streamer. However, streamers are super cheap and readily available, so that’s what we’re using today. Remember, crepe paper is very forgiving, so don’t worry if your flower doesn’t look exactly like mine or you make a little mistake. I don’t think I’ve ever thrown one away, and I’m usually pretty picky.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
These last three you don’t really need, but I use them for some of the flowers
NOW LET’S MAKE A MUM
You will need to make some kind of center for your flower. You can use little stamens or pips if you have them, or you can make your own center.
For the mum we are going to use 2 shades of one color. Cut a 6′ long section of each color, put them together, and fold them in half until the length is approximately 9″. Attach the 4 binder clips to one edge to prevent the paper from shifting while you cut. Make your cuts about 1/8″ apart and stop 1/2″ or so from the opposite side.
Pull the strips completely apart (this will make the flower puffier) and place one color on top of the other. Set your ruffler on “1″ and set your sewing machine stitch length about 3. Begin feeding the streamers through the ruffler — try to keep them lined up and stitch near the edge of the paper.
The completed strip should look something like this.
Stick the end of your strip near the top of your double-stick tape, and begin wrapping it around the wire. Attach the end with some hot glue (you can squirt some down inside the hole as well if you want).
Cut 5 triangle strips from the Frog Tape and stick them to the stem and the flower in a circle to form the calyx. Cut a 4-5″ strip of tape, cut it in half lengthwise, and wrap it around the stem for a couple of inches, starting at the calyx.
The completed flower.
Here are some additional designs. Any differences in the process above will be noted.
SIMPLE PUFFY FLOWER
This is the easiest flower and requires no cutting. Cut a length of streamer 12′ long and stretch the paper along one side, being careful not to pull too hard because streamers are sort of fragile and don’t stretch much. Fold the streamer in half and feed the double thickness through the ruffler on stitch width 3. Pull the two layers apart to make the flower puffier. Finish off as usual.
CARNATION
Cut a 12′ streamer and fold in half 3 times. Attach clips and cut the edge with pinking shears. Cut triangle shapes into the streamer to make individual carnation petals. Unfold and feed a single thickness through ruffler on stitch width 2 or 2.5. Finish as usual.
DAHLIA
Cut as shown below; then put together just like the carnation.
DAISY
Cut a 12′ length of streamer and fold as usual to 9″. Cut as below, only you might try not to make the mistake I did. There should be a space between each petal, but honestly it really doesn’t matter much at all. Unfold and cut the streamer in half (this makes two flowers). Run the first streamer through the ruffler on maybe 2 (these petals with spaces do better with a little less pleating). Go slowly and be careful not to catch your petals in the ruffler or they may rip.
More flowers tomorrow, including several using homemade duplex streamers. Click here to go directly to Part 2 of the tutorial.
by Martha
This is a continuation of a previous tutorial. Please refer to part 1 of this tutorial for general directions which are not included here.
SIMPLE PUFFY FLOWER – FANCY EDGE
An easy variation of the Simple Puffy Flower in part 1 that can be done with any craft scissor. With your 12′ length of streamer, fold in half until the length is approximately 9″. Secure one side with clips and use craft scissors to cut an edge design on the opposite side.
Fold the streamer in half and feed the double thickness through the ruffler on stitch width 3. Pull the two layers apart to make the flower puffier. Attach the ruffled streamer to the double-stick tape and wrap around the wire. Hot glue the end and add the calyx and tape.
CORNFLOWER
There aren’t a lot of blue flowers, but I have 3 shades of blue streamers, so I really wanted to figure out some kind of flower pattern. I’m pretty happy with the cornflower design, but I would probably use this piece to make two flowers if I were doing it again. A 12′ streamer makes a giant cornflower.
Cut the usual 12′ length and fold to 9″. You might want to draw this pattern on the crepe paper before cutting.
Unfold the the streamer and run the single layer through the ruffler using a smaller stitch, and and adjust the screw on your ruffler to make a smaller pleat. Go slow, and be careful not to catch the petals in the foot. Black stamens are nice on this one, and if you don’t have any you can make some by making narrow cuts into a little piece of black crepe paper (like the mum in part 1) and then wrapping it around the wire before attaching your flower petals.
The next three flowers are made with duplex streamers. To make these, cut two 6′ lengths of streamer, lay one piece on some newspaper and spray lightly with adhesive. Carefully place the second streamer on top of the first and press flat with your hands. I think it’s easiest to do this in 2 or 3 sections rather than trying to spray the whole 6′ at once. You can also iron the streamer after gluing which seems to make it stick a little better.
These duplex designs do not need too much ruffling, so keep the stitch width a bit shorter, and adjust the screw on your ruffler to make a smaller pleat. You can experiment to see what works best — you want to give the petals some dimension without losing their outline. The process for putting them together is just like all the rest.
A SORT OF ROSE
Okay, it’s not as cool as the roses made with individual petals, but I think it’s cute. Fold the streamer to 9″ and cut as shown.
POPPY
Again, not quite as nice as the poppy with individual petals made with Italian crepe paper where you can do that little ruffly thing on the edges of the petals, but this one is pretty nice and way easier.
This flower is another one that looks good with black stamens.
DAISY
Made just like the daisy in Part 1, but this one has fewer, thicker petals. I know I’ve mentioned this before, but I get bored easily, so I am always looking for any little variation to keep me inspired.
Please use the comment box to ask any questions, and I’ll be happy to respond. Also, if anyone actually uses this tutorial to make a flower, I would love to hear from you.
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