How to Make Organdy Flowers

Organdy is a stiff, sheer cotton fabric that is a useful material in a variety of crafts. One such craft involves making attractive floral displays out of the sheer fabric. Making organdy flowers at home allows you the creativity to make your own designs, colors and textures whether you're making gifts for loved ones or accessories for your own personal use. A few basic materials and an hour of your time allows you the ability to create striking floral patterns with organdy fabric.

Things You'll Need

• 5 organdy fabric squares, 12 inches by 12 inches each
• Scalloped-edge scissors
• Hot glue gun
• Buckeyes

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Cut a circle measuring 4 inches in diameter from one organdy fabric square. Repeat this step by cutting a 3-inch circle from another organdy fabric squre, a 2-inch circle from another and a 1-inch circle from another.

   • 2

     Squeeze a small amount of glue on the center of the 4-inch circle of organdy.

   • 3

     Layer the 3-inch circle directly over the glued spot, matching up the centers evenly.

   • 4

     Layer the remaining organdy circles in this manner with the very top circle being the 1-inch piece. This creates a frilly and ruffled flower.

   • 5

     Squeeze a small amount of glue on the center of the top layer.

   • 6

     Press a buckeye firmly over the glued center. This creates the center of your organdy flower.