Popcorn Flower Tute

These little flowers are soooo easy to make.
First you cut out a circle on the fabric of your choice. The circles can be any size you want. I used a 2 inch circle for the small ones but you can make them as large as you want.
Next you sew a gathering stitch about 1/8 in. from the outside on the wrong side of the fabric.

Then you just gather the fabric, shaping it and trying to keep the gather uniform until the gathering stitch is in the center of the flower. The gathering is on the wrong side of the fabric also. ( I use my little finger to guide the stitches.) Once it's gathered, it should look like this.

Now all you do is is turn the raw edged to the inside of the flower and stitch in place. Choose a button of your choice and sew it in the center of the flower. Remember the smaller the flower, the smaller the button. The larger the flower, the larger the button. Wala, you are finished!

These can be used on stitcheries or quilts. You can put a pin on the back for little dolls. Or you can take the bigger flowers and sew a stick on the back and put in a vase. The possibilities for these little flowers are endless.
If you have any questions, just feel free to ask and I will be glad to help. Enjoy!!
Please note that thinner fabric is easier to manipulate when gathering. I wouldn't suggest thick fabric on the small flowers.