DIY: Fabric Dahlia Garland

the mr. and miss p

This garland seems complicated by the steps, but it is so simple!

You must try it.

My friend Ashly and I made them a while back,

and found the tutorial here.

As I started my flowers I realized that it didn't matter what exact size you cut the fabric and if the petal points were nice or neat.

Also, I wasn't sure what fabric to use,

so I bought a few different kinds.

The silkier fabrics create a softer floppy flower, and the stiffer fabrics created more of a structured flower.

I preferred the sturdier fabrics.

I got about a yard of each color of fabric I wanted to use.

I then folded it a few times and cut it at about 3 - 4" wide.

(each cut varied)

Then, cut into the top of your fabric creating points, strips, or both.

I liked how the flower turned out the more organic the cuts were.

Unfold your fabric and thread your needle.

Fold the fabric back and forth to make your stitch.

This was the fastest way to get through all the fabric.

Once all of your fabric is thread, pull to gather the fabric down the thread to create your flower.

Knot the thread a few times to keep the middle of the flower tight.

After you finish all your flowers, glue onto selected trim.

I went with a thicker more substantial trim, which I think really helped with the weight of the flowers.

The finished product

(I also think this garland would be very pretty using all one color of fabric!)

Hope that helps!

Enjoy crafting.