Embellishing is SEW Creative

Nov 26, 2007

Sew Mama Sew moves on to Day 26 – Embellishments!

I created these crocheted flowers with rhinestone button centers and simple freestanding appliqued leaves.

Here I embellished an appliqued flower with hand beading using clear monofilament thread.

For this hat, I made three fabric rolled roses and some leaves.

I’ve made so many embellished baby gifts using Alencon Lace.  First I sew down the lace and then secure each and every bead and sequin by hand…it’s labor intensive, but it looks stunning once finished.

Simple crocheted flowers spice up a fabric headband.

For these flowers, I ironed on fusible stabilizer to the back of the flower.  I then cut them out and alternated tulle between the layers.  I finished off the flower with dozens of black seed beads in the center.

On this dress, I finished the overskirt using a Madeira applique technique called Madeira Magic.

I just love to monogram!  Everything from wedding items to baby items gets a personalized monogram in my house…LOL!

Anna Maria Horner’s Embroidered Applique Flowers

How to Make a Fabric Flower

Candace Kling’s Fabric Flowers

Beast Bunny’s Fabric Flower on Craftster

Made by Trish’s Neato Fabric Flowers

Dena Fishbein’s Fabric Flower on DIY Network

HGTV’s Ribbon Flowers

Maize Hutton’s Frayed Flower

Head Hugger’s Giant Fabric Flower

Head Hugger’s Button YoYo Flowers

Vaughanville’s Fabric Origami Flowers on Instructables

Molly Chicken’s Fabric Flowers

 

Clover’s Flower Brooch

Clover’s YoYo Technique Video

Simple YoYos from Sew News

Lil Birdie’s Stitches’ YoYo Flower

Heather Bailey’s Couch Flower

Polarcat’s Flower Tutorial

Pixie Blossoms’ Fabric Flower Tutorial

Artsy Crafty Babe’s Fluffy Flower Tutorial

Simplicity’s Attention to Detail Techniques

Alternative Windows’ Rosettes

I Love to Create’s Fabric Roses

Offray’s Ribbon Roses

Bev’s Ribbon Roses

Helen Gibb’s Coiled Roses on HGTV

HGTV’s Trapunto Tutorial

Simplicity’s Tshirt Embellishment Ideas

Simplicity’s How to Embellish Jeans Tutorial

Martha Stewart on Personalizing Handbags

Hot Fix Queen™

Aprons

Sew Mama Sew – Day 1 – Aprons

Additional Apron Tutorials

Pincushions

Sew Mama Sew – Day 2 – Pincushions and Pins

Additional Pincushion Tutorials

For the Home

Sew Mama Sew – Day 3 – For the Home

Additional Sewing for the Home Tutorials

Lunch Bags

Sew Mama Sew – Day 4 – Lunch Bags

Additional Lunch Bag Tutorials

Tote Bags

Sew Mama Sew – Day 5 – Totes

Additional Tote Tutorials

Blankets for Baby

Sew Mama Sew – Day 6 – Blankets for Baby

Additional Baby Blanket Tutorials

For Your Purse or Pocket

Sew Mama Sew – Day 7 – For Your Purse or Pocket

Additional Tutorials

Whimsy

Sew Mama Sew – Day 8 – Whimsy

Additional Whimsy Tutorials

Fabric Ornaments

Mama Sew – Day 9 – Fabric Ornaments

Additional Ornament Tutorials

Ties and Belts

Sew Mama Sew – Day 10 – Ties and Belts

Additional Ties and Belt Tutorials

Reading and Writing

Sew Mama Sew – Day 11 – Reading and Writing

Additional Reading and Writing Tutorials

For the Table

Sew Mama Sew – Day 12 – For the Table

Additional Tutorial for the Table

Placemats

Sew Mama Sew – Day 13 – Placemats

Additional Placemat Tutorials

Kids’ Clothes

Sew Mama Sew – Day 14 – Dress the Kids

Additional Kids’ Clothes Tutorials

Booties, Slippers and Socks

Sew Mama Sew – Day 15 – Warm Those Toes

Additional Booties, Slippers and Socks Tutorials

Gifts for the Crafter

Sew Mama Sew – Day 16 – Gifts for the Crafter

Additional Gifts for the Crafter Tutorials

Purses

Sew Mama Sew – Day 17 – Purses

Additional Purse Tutorials

For Baby

Sew Mama Sew – Day 18 – For Baby

Additional Baby Gifts Tutorials

Tech Gifts

Sew Mama Sew – Day 19 – Tech Gifts

More Tech Gift Tutorials

Organization Gifts

Sew Mama Sew – Day 20 – Gifts for Organization

More Organization Gift Tutorials

Pillows

Sew Mama Sew – Day 21 – Pillows

Additional Pillow Tutorials

Fun for Hair

Sew Mama Sew – Day 22 – Fun for Hair

Additional Hair Goodies Tutorials

Soft Toys and Games

Sew Mama Sew – Day 23 – Soft Toys and Games

Additional Toy Tutorials

Sachets

Sew Mama Sew – Day 24 – Sachets and Therapy Pillows

Additional Sachet Tutorials

For the Kitchen

Sew Mama Sew – Day 25 – For the Kitchen

Additional Stitching in the Kitchen Tutorials

Want to see what everyone else did for Handmade Holidays?

Handmade Holiday PHOTOS on Flickr

Happy Sewing!