I have a major crush on everything Ban.do right now. It’s such a fun brand, and everything on their site is just to-die-for cheeky and cute. Their pop flower corsages are no exception… just so fun! They look especially lovely pinned to a military jacket, striped tee, button down shirt, or party frock. Over the top, fabulous… and bright pink? I needed one. I decided to try my hand at crafting one up… it was fun and easy, took only about a half an hour to make, and under $5.00 in supplies!
What you’ll need:
- One yard of Organza Fabric
- Sharp Scissors
- Needle + Thread
- Pin backing
- Plate + marker (not pictured)
Begin by tracing out ten circles (using your plate) on the fabric.
Cut them all out…
Take aside one of your circles – this will be the foundation of the flower. Pierce it through the center using your needle and thread.
To form the petals, you will fold the nine remaining circles into quarters and sew them onto your base. (Optional: Cut off the corners of the quarters to make the petals more heart shaped, like the Ban.do flower.)
As you sew, rotate the flower so that you cover the entire first circle in petals.
As you continue, the petals will fill in the empty space. Fluff them out and you have your flower!
Sew on your pin back… and voila!
Wear it with your jacket, your trench, your tee… or your party dress… make them for all of your friends… Feel bold – and fabulous!
Top images: Atlantic-Pacific, Ban.Do – all other images by me.
Adorable and easy peasy DIY. My blogger friend, Khatu, from http://www.iamkhatu.blogspot.com made me a oversized rosette corsage as well… check out my post here: http://www.elisharon.blogspot.com/2012/04/whew-past-few-have-been-whirlwind-of.html I totally love it… and I think I wanna try to make one in pink. 🙂 So very Carrie Bradshaw, right? tee hee.
Hope you have a grat week, hun.
xx Love & Aloha
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I’ve made these before, I made smaller ones and attached it to ribbon for a headband! LOVE!!
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Ok, this is first DIY I am actually going to attempt {I’ve been telling myself for months}, but I would wear this all the time. Such a fun pop for Spring!
Yay!! I hope you do it – so you!
Love it. I don’t have organza in my house, maybe I can do chiffon and tulle instead? Doing this for the weekend!
You could definitely try with other fabrics! FYI, the link in my post will take you to organza fabrics that are $2-3 per yard – so inexpensive!
fun! LOVE ban.do!
Me too – they have the best stuff!!
Looks perfect!!
Thanks Viv – hope you try it!!
super cute!! definitely want to try this!
thanks! I hope you do!
so awesome! i love their flowers too but always wondered if they could be made. great job!
Thank you! I hope you give it a try, Rachael!
It looks gorgeous – I love the hot pink!
Laura xo
thanks, Laura! I do too.
officially pinned… going to get on this SOON!
thanks
xx
Yay, please do! I would love to see the end result.
Goodness Grace…everytime I think you’ve topped yourself…you do it again! 😉 This is a great one because it can be used as part of an outfit or interior decor too!
Thanks Alexa – and so true! Also makes the perfect topper for a gift!
Love it!
Thanks, Jen! You should make one for the baby! 😉
Grace, that came out awesome! It looks just like the one from Ban.do!!
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thanks Erica, I hope you make it!
Ooooh how much do I love ban.do and this! How do you just keep getting more and more creative Grace?? Adorable!
Aw, thanks! I’m so happy that you like the tutorial. I really hope that you give it a try – it’s so fun + easy!
Hi Grace! Love this look and happy to have found your blog 🙂 New reader here!
Aw, thank you! Glad to have you!! xo
Love it Grace! So making this x
thanks, Christina! I really hope you do! xx
These are so cute 🙂 I love them
So pretty and springy! I love it, Grace!
thank you, Erin!
holy cuteness!!! xo
Ok, I think I need to try this. You’re a genius! Thanks for sharing Grace 🙂
That’s the cutest thing ever! I want to make one for my hair. 🙂
Completely sharing your crush!:) Gorgeous idea and great job!! Thanks for the idea!;)
xoxo
Jelena
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE! wish i saw this a couple months ago before i splurged on the bando one 🙂 this is so freaking cute!
LOVE this DIY Grace! I had a giant vintage blush pink peony pin (the size of the Ban.Do flower) that I used to wear on *everything* and was devastated when I lost it but wasn’t sure how to recreate something similar (and couldn’t justify the price of the Ban.Do), so going to try this myself!
Briony xx
I love their flower pins and have been wanting to make one for a while now. Thanks for this tutorial, looks pretty easy and super cute! I’m definitely gonna try this!
I am not a DIY type of lady, but this is a super easy project. Super Big Thank you. Great Post
love the pics of what you can get to yourself! made it my new background- inspirational 😀
I’m so happy you like it, Lolly!
gotta try this, amazing! and my sister usually does all this sort of thing- loving it! can now see why she loves this so much haha
I really hope you try it. It’s such a fun and summery piece!