How to Make Flowers with Satin Ribbon (4 Easy Methods)

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Ribbon flowers made of satin are easy DIY projects and make beautiful decorations for holidays, birthday parties, and showers. (They also make great reusable bouquets and corsages for weddings and proms!) If you're ready to get a little creative, then grab a glue gun and some needle and thread, and we'll guide you through 4 methods for crafting satin ribbon flowers at home.

Quick Tutorial for Simple DIY Satin Flower

  1. Cut 12 in (30 cm) of satin ribbon off the roll.
  2. Thread a needle and sew a basting stitch on one side of the ribbon, all along its length.
  3. Remove the needle and pull the thread, so that the ribbon bunches up into a flower shape.
  4. Tie off the thread and glue the ends of the ribbon flower together.
  5. Secure a button to the center of the flower with hot glue to cover the hole.
Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

Making a Simple Ribbon Flower

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  1. Watermark wikiHow to Make Satin Ribbon Flowers
    You'll also need a needle and thread, a pair of scissors, and a hot glue gun. Find something to use as the center of the flower, such as a button.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make Satin Ribbon Flowers
    Weave the needle, in and out, all the way through the length of the ribbon. This is called a basting stitch and will allow you to scrunch the ribbon into a flower shape later. [1]
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  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make Satin Ribbon Flowers
    Once you have woven the needle all the way along the ribbon, remove the needle and pull on the extra thread. When you do this, the ribbon will bunch up and take on a flower shape. Cut the thread and tie it off with a double knot to prevent it from coming out of the ribbon.
    • Stitch or hot glue the two ends of the ribbon together. Glue might be neater, but be sure to apply glue on the side of the ribbon you want to be on the back.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Make Satin Ribbon Flowers
    If you glued the ribbon ends together, leave the flower to dry before flattening it out. It should now look like the petals of a flower. Next, place a button over the hole in the center of the flower. Use the glue gun to adhere it to the ribbon, taking care to wipe up any excess glue that seeps out from under the button.
    • For added security, use two buttons – one on either side of the flower – and glue them together.
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Method 2
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Making a Ribbon Flower with Loops

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  1. You'll also need a button for each flower you want to make, a needle, and thread. Alternatively, you can use a hot glue gun if you have one. [2]
    • If you want to make the optional stem, get floral wire and floral tape.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make Satin Ribbon Flowers
    The length will depend on how big you want your flowers to be. Try 13 in (33 cm) long strips for a large flower and 6 in (15 cm) strips for a small flower. [3]
    • The number of strips you use will depend on how many loop petals you want it to have. A simple flower could be made from just 4 strips, but 8 strips will work better for a fuller flower.
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make Satin Ribbon Flowers
    Start by placing one ribbon in a vertical line and then placing a second ribbon horizontally across the middle of the first ribbon to form a cross. Then lay the other ribbons diagonally over the cross to create the star pattern. Once you have them in a position you like, stitch or glue them together in the center where they all join. [4]
    • If you're struggling to visualize the pattern, it might help to think of the asterisk symbol.
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Make Satin Ribbon Flowers
    Pick up a ribbon by the end furthest away from the center and fold it up and in toward the center of the flower. Depending on how many ribbon strips you're using, you may need to secure a few of the loops before moving on to the next one. If possible, just hold all the loops in place until you have made them all so that you can secure them at the same time.
    • For extra security, sew some stitches through the center of the flower to secure all the ribbon loops in place before adding a centerpiece.
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Make Satin Ribbon Flowers
    You can either stitch it into place or attach it with hot glue. Stitching it will make it easier for you to tie all the loops together and secure them more effectively, but the hot glue will hold up just fine, as well. [5]
  6. Watermark wikiHow to Make Satin Ribbon Flowers
    Bend the wire in half and slide it under the stitches at the back of the central part of the flower. Now the wire should extend down from the center of the flower and look like a stem. To finish it off, wrap the wire in floral tape. [6]
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Method 3
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Making a Flower with Pleated Satin Ribbon

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  1. You will also need some quick drying and strong glue, such as a hot glue gun. Use a chipboard circle for the base of the flower and a button for the centerpiece. [7]
    • The diameter of the chipboard circle will depend on the size of flower you want to make. A diameter of 2–3 in (5.1–7.6 cm) is ideal for a length of ribbon that is 18 in (46 cm) long.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make Satin Ribbon Flowers
    Place a blob of glue at the center of the chipboard backing and press the center of the small spiral onto the glue. The glue will dry quickly so work fast to stick the ribbon down. [8]
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make Satin Ribbon Flowers
    Once you have stuck down the center of the flower, wrap the ribbon around it to form a growing spiral. Add more glue to the chipboard backing as you go and stick the ribbon down. This is tricky work, so glue small sections of ribbon at a time to make it easier. When you're done, trim off the excess ribbon to finish your rose.
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Method 4
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Making a Satin Ribbon Rose

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    At each end, make a diagonal cut with your scissors to create a sharp point. Stitch over the edges with a sewing machine or a needle and thread to prevent the ends from fraying.
  2. Watermark wikiHow to Make Satin Ribbon Flowers
    Lay the ribbon out vertically on a flat surface. Hold your finger in the center of the ribbon, pick up the top end of the ribbon strip, and fold it to the left over your finger to form a right angle to the rest of the ribbon. [9]
  3. Watermark wikiHow to Make Satin Ribbon Flowers
    To do that, fold the bottom end of the ribbon up and over the central fold. Then fold the ribbon on the left up and over to the right. Continue folding the ends over in the opposite direction of where they're laying until you have at least 3 layers of ribbon stacked on top of each other. [10]
  4. Watermark wikiHow to Make Satin Ribbon Flowers
    Gently pick up the folds and place your thumb at the base of the flower underneath the folds. Then, with your other hand, pull one of the ribbon ends out of the folds so that the folded layers stack on top of one another. [11]
  5. Watermark wikiHow to Make Satin Ribbon Flowers
    Once all the folds have curled up into petals, grab the bottom of the flower and hold it tightly. Thread a needle and stitch directly underneath the bottom of the flower to keep the folds in place. Hold the folds tightly in place as you work and keep the stitches tight and neat.
    • Make a series of flowers like this of different shapes and colors to make a satin ribbon bouquet.
    • Attach the flower to a floral wire "stem," if you wish, using floral tape.
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      Things You'll Need

      Making a Simple Ribbon Flower

      • Satin ribbon
      • Needle & thread
      • Hot glue
      • Button
      • Floral wire (optional)
      • Floral tape (optional)

      Making a Looped Ribbon Flower

      • Satin ribbon
      • Needle & thread
      • Hot glue
      • Button

      Making a Pleated Ribbon Flower

      Making a Satin Ribbon Rose

      • Satin ribbon
      • Needle & thread
      • Floral wire (optional)

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      2. ↑ https://hopestudios.blogspot.co.uk/2009/03/spring-bouquet-ribbon-flowers-two-ways.html
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      7. ↑ https://mayaroad.typepad.com/mayaroad/2010/08/sneak-peek-week-wrap-up-and-flower-tutorial-1.html
      8. ↑ https://mayaroad.typepad.com/mayaroad/2010/08/sneak-peek-week-wrap-up-and-flower-tutorial-1.html
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