Velvet Satin Flower

Step 1: Cut eight - 2 3/4" lengths of Midori Velvet Satin ribbon.

Step 2: Seal ends of ribbon with household glue to prevent fraying.

Step 3: To make petals take a piece of ribbon and fold it in half lengthwise, choosing whether you'd like velvet or satin on the inside or outside of petal. Then, bend ribbon in half in the other direction (sideways) matching ends to make a 1 3/8" petal.

Step 4: With needle and doubled thread, stitch through end of petal approximately 1/8" from the end to secure. (Your needle will pass through all four thicknesses of the folded ribbon.)

Step 5: Continue folding petals and stitching them to secure, then threading onto the same thread as if you were stringing beads.

Step 6: When all 8 petals are completed, pull the thread taut, knot and clip the ends.

Step 7: Finish flower by adding artificial stamen, beads, buttons, etc to decorate the center.

Designed by Robyn Tarbet, MIDORI Inc.