you guys know i love ya, right? well, i’m sharing the love and showin you how i make my zipper daisies :)
first, separate your zipper and remove the pull tab.
sew a basting stitch along the side opposite of the zipper, as close to the edge as you can without going off.
gather your zipper. be very careful not to break a thread! (easier said than done, i know)
create a small petal.
hot glue in place and trim excess. then singe or fray check the edges to prevent fraying.
cut a small circle of felt.
and glue the petal on the outside.
keep making petals and gluing the around the felt.
take the excess zipper and remove the threads.
singe/fray check the ends and glue in a circle in the center of your flower like i did on my previous zipper flowers.
wrap all the way around until you’ve used all remaining zipper.
add a rhinestone to the center and you’re done!
this tutorial is for personal use only. if you’d like to purchase a zipper daisy, i have a few listed in my shop. if you’re looking for a particular color, email me at [email protected]
I "SEW" want that headband… just darling, way to go! I don't own a sewing machine… ;(
I was planning how to do this, I am so glad to see I was on the right track! Thanks this is amazing!!!
So cute. I see this coming together for me for my two granddaughters! TFS
Fabulous tutorial…thanks so much for sharing!!!
Hugs
SueAnn
How long of a zipper do you use and where do you purchase your zippers? I've had a difficult time finding cute colored zippers that aren't too short.
Hi Linda! I tagged you in my blog today :-) http://toteslife.blogspot.com/2010/02/wednesday-pick-me-up.html
Soooo cute! And once again, thank you for sharing your instructions!
So cute!!! And I bet it looks ADORABLE on you. I am going to feature this on my blog tomorrow!
Such a cute idea and it looks so easy with such great results. Thanks for sharing!
So cute! I am so glad you shared this tutorial! I just LOVE this idea!
very cute. thanks for sharing!
Adorable!! Congrats for having this featured on Whip Up :)
I absolutely love this! I'm so going to make one for my daughter! Thank you for sharing! :)
So cute! My daughters would love this!
Kristi
Punkin Seed Productions
You may already be aware of this, but I was in the mall yesterday and saw this: http://www.express.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=25787&parentCategoryId=2&categoryId=34&subCategoryId=435
And I thought oh my gosh that is just like on Craftaholics! I had to share!
I love this…thanks for sharing..
Deby
Can't wait to try this! Thanks for posting. :)
Thanks Linda, you are the best! This is so cute and I can't wait to try one.
Absoulutly Darling!! I love it. What size of zipper did you use? Thanks for sharing.
Love this! I added it to our link luv roundup today, come by for a peek! http://bit.ly/d8hv9k
Hi!
I discover your blog today, and i love it!
Thank you so much for the tutorial.
It so cute.
Hugs and Kisses from Argentina.
You are SO amazing!! Not just occasionally, but every single time you post. How DO you do that? Love all your creations. You are positively inspirational.
I want to attempt some of these zipper flowers. The ways a girl can glam things up with them is endless!
Take extra good care,
Jen
Really well done design! I will link in an upcoming post! Thanks for sharing.
Linda!
hey i got a question, after gathering the thread and tying a knot at the end, if i create a small petal, wont the thread be loose and the ruffles will go off ?
Anonymous,
After you gather the zipper, create all your petals in a line with the zipper. then glue in place so that when you cut them apart they hold their shape. the glue is holding their shape, not the thread. the gathering is to help you get the shape you want. email me at [email protected] if you have other questions. thanks!
Linda
thanks for sharing, I have been experimenting quite a lot lately with fabric flowers and this is very helpful!
Seriously CUTE!!! Thanks for sharing!!
You are killing me with cuteness! This one is next on my list!! Thank goodness for dollar days at goodwill!
Thanks for sharing your tutorial! I was just talking to my husband the other day about wanting to make some of these after seeing some at a boutique. I’m so excited to try it out!
I will do anything that has nothing to do with sowing. I don’t have a sowing machine and don’t know how to use one. I like hot glue better
Adorable … I’m going to share on my facebook page x
Thank you, Charlie!! I appreciate it!
happy crafting,
Linda
Wow, what a fantastic website!
thanks, marianne! i’m glad you stopped by!
happy crafting,
linda
I love your tutorial and the brooch is so gorgeous! Thank you for sharing!