This flower with it's many petals, encourages many
interpretations. Three versions of a Camellia are given. Version 1 uses
rolled and gathered 12 mm silk ribbon to make the flower which is then
applied to the base fabric. Version 2 uses ruffle edged ribbon and is
created right on the fabric. Version 3 is done in Caron Impressions using
the Cast on stitch.
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Step 1: Using a piece of ribbon about 9" long, fold one edge towards
you leaving a small tail and tack with sewing thread in a matching
color. |
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Step 2: Roll the edge of the fold towards you again and tack in
place. |
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Step 3: Roll the ribbon again toward you and tack in place. |
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Step 4: Roll the ribbon again and tack in place. You have just
created the center of the camellia. |
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Step 5: Take small gathering stitches in the ribbon for about 1".
Make sure needle is exiting the ribbon towards you. |
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Step 6: Insert the needle into the side of the flower center and
pull, gathering the ribbon. |
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Step 7: Repeat the gathering stitches for about 1". |
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Step 8: Insert the needle into the side of the flower as shown
slightly away from the first stitch and pull tight, gathering the ribbon |
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Repeat these steps going around the flower using all the ribbon.
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For the last row of gathering stitches, place stitches up the cut
edge of the ribbon and then secure to the flower as above. |
