Have you ever wondered how fabric flowers are made? 
If so this is the class for you! I had that question a few years ago when I wanted to have a colorful bouquet of tulips in my home but I wanted them to last forever! In this class I will teach you how to sew these tulips from start to finish.  We will draft the pattern together in case you do not have a printer to print the patterns included in the file tutorial.  I am teaching to sew the pieces by machine but also by hand in case you do not have a sewing machine.  I really wanted for this class to be accessible to anyone that loves to sew!  I also have packed this class with lots of sewing tips, information about different ways to cut, sew, about bias cut and at the end we will create a beautiful bouquet of tulips to decorate your home or give as a gift!  
In this class you will learn:
<ul>
<li>To choose the right fabrics and interfacings for a bouquet of tulips.</li>
<li>About the materials needed to fill the stems and buds.</li>
<li>About the size of each piece and how to draft your own patterns for the tulips.</li>
<li>To prepare the fabrics and cut all the pieces one by one or in a production style.</li>
<li>About bias cutting and why it is useful. </li>
<li>To sew the bud, the stem and the leaf by machine and by hand. </li>
<li>How to fill each piece of the tulips.</li>
<li>How to attach the bud to the stem and the leaf to the stem.</li>
<li>How to wrap the bouquet to give it as a present.</li>
<li>As a bonus: I will teach you how to make two styles of mini flowers. </li>
</ul>
Why you should take this class:
I created this class to inspire you to sew and to feel the excitement of a unique sewing project.  I believe sewing can help us to feel happier, overcome depression, give us a purpose while also learning and practicing a wonderful skill! 
At the end of this class you would have learned how to make flowers with fabrics that are beautiful to look at and will make you smile every time you see them!   These are wonderful handmade flowers to decorate corners of your home especially around Spring time.  The best flowers to give as gifts as they last forever and will be treasured forever!
I have gifted these tulips for birthdays, housewarming gifts, as part of Easter baskets, for someone that lost a loved one, farewells, Mother’s Day, etc.   Recycle an old silk top, dress or a vintage garment.  I made for my mother in law a bouquet with a leftover piece of fabric from a dress she used the day of her wedding! This bouquet was an anniversary wedding gift! 
Who is this class for:
This class is perfect for a beginner, medium or experienced sewist.  For anyone that loves to sew or would like to learn to sew and is looking for a unique project that is very rewarding to make.  For a beginner level this class is perfect to learn hand stitching, preparing fabrics, cutting and sewing straight and curved stitches by machine and learn about the basics of drafting a pattern.  For a medium level or experienced sewist this class will be very fun and a quick project to make.    Each lesson has a lot of tips and techniques to learn from. This class is also great for people curious to know how fabric flowers are made and people that love to decorate their homes. 
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Materials: 
This is a fat quarter or scrap friendly sewing project.  Other ideas are to repurpose old pieces of garments, tablecloths, silk scarves etc. 
<ul>
<li>Cottons (solid color or with tiny prints) green color (for the stem and leaves) </li>
<li>Silks (optional) or cotton, polyester, blends with a print like polka dots, gingham, some texture (optional) mixed colors.  (for the buds) </li>
<li>Light interfacing like Pellon PLF 36 or Pellon 911FF</li>
<li>Stuffing/ Polyester Fill two types: Poly Fil Fiberfill and Poly Fil quilt batting</li>
<li>Threads</li>
<li>Scissors</li>
<li>Fabric marker</li>
<li>Rotary cutter and cutting mat (optional)</li>
<li>Sewing machine (optional)</li>
<li>Needles</li>
<li>Paper or paper patterns to draft or use the free pattern included in the PDF.</li>
<li>Ruler and pencil</li>
</ul>
For my tulips I used Vietnamese silks that I found and bought when we lived in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) the sheen, beautiful vibrant colors and subtle print worked great for the buds of the tulips.  For the stems and leaves I used cottons. 
Have fun choosing the fabrics, add your own style and creativity!
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Introduction

Your Project

Materials

Size of Tulips and Pattern Drafting

Preparing the Fabrics 

Cutting Part 1. The Buds

Cutting Part 2. The Leaves

Cutting Part 3. The Stems

Quick Talk About Bias Cut

Sewing by Machine

Sewing by Hand

Turning the Pieces Inside Out

Stuffing the Pieces

Assembling the Tulips. Part 1

Assembling the Tulips. Part 2

Creating a Bouquet

Bonus: A Daisy and a Rose

Thanks and Final Thoughts

Interfacings and Poly Fil resources.pdf

Happy Fabric Tulips Tutorial.pdf

Tulip Tutorial with Pictures.pdf

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