Make a super simple Gathered Fabric Flower in just a few minutes! All you need is a bit of fabric, a needle, and thread, and you will have the cutest flower accessory in no time flat.

Gathered Fabric Flower

Do you love making flowers out of fabric?

If so, you’ll love how easy this simple gathered fabric flower tutorial is! In just a few easy steps, you’ll be able to create an adorable fabric flower that is perfect for adding a touch of color to any project.

Fabric flowers are one of the most popular craft items, and for a good reason—they’re pretty and so versatile! In today’s tutorial, we’ll show you how to make a simple gathered fabric flower. This flower can be used as a hair accessory, a pin, or even a brooch.

So grab some fabric and get started today! (Be sure to check out the included video tutorial.)

Make different size Fabric Flowers

I enjoyed making various sizes of these flowers. But I found I preferred this gathered fabric flower to be made with a 2.5-inch strip of fabric. This size of flower is just so versatile and perfect for just about any use.

However, depending on your needs, you can make a smaller flower by starting with a smaller strip of fabric or a larger flower by using a larger strip. It is up to you.

Materials needed to make the Gathered Fabric flower

2.5 inches tall by 40 inches wide (wof) strip of fabric
needle and thread
optional glue and or button for the center of the flower

How to make a gathered flower

Step 1: Cut the fabric

Lay your strip of fabric out flat. Use a ruler and mark 12 inches from the left. Then, measure up one inch from the bottom on the right edge of the fabric strip and make a mark.

Use scissors or a rotary cutter and cut in a diagonal line, from mark to mark.

Using a needle and thread, hand stitch a long basting stitch along the bottom of the fabric strip.

Step 2: Gather and twist the fabric

Pull on the thread to gather the strip tightly. Twist the fabric around several times to have 3 to 4 layers of “petals” for your gathered fabric flower.

Step 3: Secure the fabric flower

Add a few stitches through the center of the flower to secure the twisted gathers in place.

Add a button to the center if desired.

That’s it, and your flower is done. Now go make a few more!

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Yield: 1 fabric flower