Charlotte’s


l Use very sharp embroidery scissors to cut the felt to get nice smooth edges and crisp shapes l Use a cool melt glue gun (not hot melt) so that you are less likely to burn yourself l Cut up to three layers of felt at once when making lots of petals. No more though, or your shapes won’t be accurate! l Use high quality wool felt for the best results


create a dahlia


1


Cut a 3in x 8in rectangle of felt, and fold it in half along its length. Using


sharp scissors cut slits about ¼in apart. Make sure that you don’t cut all the way to the edges.


2


Roll the cut felt up so that the loopy edges form the petals of the flower, securing with glue as you roll.


Charlotte says: “You can use your flowers to make a


lovely piece of wall art, as I have done on the opposite page. It was pretty easy.


I wrapped an embroidery hoop with green ribbon and put a piece of plain fabric in it, then glued a selection of flowers and leaves in place. I also used the flowers to make


pretty hair clips and dramatic fascinators. Simply glue the flowers in place on a larger piece of felt then attach a hair clip to the back. You can make the flowers in any colour to coordinate with your outfit!”


a craft an 1


2 3


form cupped petals.


4 5


Make the bottom layer of the flower by gluing five petals together in a ring, then make the upper layer with the remaining four petals.


Glue the flower centre into the middle of the upper ring of petals, then attach this to the lower ring of petals.


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Download and print the template from the members’ area and use it to cut nine petals and one rectangle.


Cut slits in the rectangle and roll it up to make the centre of the flower, securing with glue as you roll.


Cut small slits in the base of each petal, as shown on the template, and overlap the edges, gluing in place to


TOP TIPS


The leaves are really simple. Cut a leaf shape, snip a small slit in the base, overlap the edges and glue in place.


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