Many needlewomen are constantly looking for new ideas and inspiration for decorating things. This article tells how to make a butterfly from fabric with your own hands and what you need for this.
The easiest way to make butterflies with your own hands
To create, you only need colored paper. It is recommended to use double-sided paper, because the back side of ordinary paper may not look good in the finished product. Sketches can be found on the Internet. It is advisable to take bright and colored paper. If desired, decorate the wings with glitter or rhinestones. In this case, the main thing is to fully surrender to creativity and imagination.
In addition to paper, you can use cotton or silk fabric. Items made of burlap or jute will look quite beautiful. Such decorations can be sewn onto beach bags.
For various holidays, such as New Year and Christmas, you can make white butterflies from felt and glue them with glitter. Add a satin ribbon and hang them on the Christmas tree.
If you have small decorative pillows in your home, it is recommended to decorate them with small butterflies in pastel-colored shades.
Many fashion designers use such small decorations when creating wedding and evening dresses. It looks truly fantastic. The edges of the decoration can be decorated with thin lace or patterned ribbon.
Decorated potholders will look beautiful in the kitchen. You can list for a long time the places where you can add butterflies. From things to various organizers.
How to Make DIY Butterfly Wings from Costume Fabric
To understand how to make a butterfly from nylon and wire, you need to watch several videos with master classes.
Materials:
- Long wire;
- Nylon tights;
- Elastic band for fastening.
Step by step implementation.
- The basis for the wings will be tights and wire.
- Attach the wire to the wing template and bend it. Pull the tights over the wire wings. Hide the knots from the tights at the bottom of the wing.
- Make loops for the arms using an elastic band. At the end of the work, paint the wings, decorate with feathers or glitter. Let the product dry for 24 hours.
How to make a ribbon butterfly
To make it you will need satin ribbons:
- 2 red polka dot ribbons - 2.5*10 cm;
- 2 ribbons of the same color - 2.5*6.5 cm;
- White felt fabric - 2 cm;
- Transparent or green bead, size 10 mm.
Attention! Ribbons can be purchased by the meter in knitwear stores.
Procedure:
- It is advisable to process all the edges of the pieces with a lighter. Simple sharp leaves should be cut out from 2.5*2.5 cm strips.
- First, fold the squares in half. Then fold again and make a curl. Make the bottom of the product from the remaining ribbon.
- Place 10 cm long ribbons together and lower one edge down by 80 degrees. Turn two identical leaves with the pocket facing inward. The product is ready.
How to make a paper bow tie
Cut out the pattern of the product from paper. The tie consists of three parts: two "wings" and a knot in the center. They need to be carefully cut out of the sheet.
The first wing needs to be cut with a stationery knife. Bend it along the horizontal marks. It should be noted that there are two types of lines on all sketches. According to some, the products bend downwards, according to others, upwards.
Make a line in the middle of the wing.
Both parts of the wing need to be worked so that they are corrugated. When the processing is finished, you need to use a thread to rewind the tie in the middle.
A tie can also be made from fabric. How to make a bow tie from fabric and where to use it? Basically, such decorations can be worn by men. Made in simple colors (white, black) can be worn to work, and for a more festive outing, use bright colors of fabric. A do-it-yourself fabric bow tie for the neck is made in the classic way, you need to make wings and sew in the middle with threads.
Fabric butterfly for decorating children's clothes
A handmade fabric butterfly is usually made from elastic materials (linen, cotton).
Decorate children's clothing, for example, for a holiday in a kindergarten or school. Such decorations can add tenderness to ordinary things. For example, if a girl has a gray cap, then you can add a few pink butterflies to it, it will look really girlish. For boys, you should not take such decorations, it is better to make some stars or patterns for them.
Materials:
- Colored pieces of fabric;
- Buttons;
- Scissors;
- Threads and needles;
- Hairspray;
- Cardboard.
Make a sketch of different sizes on cardboard, then cut them out. Transfer to pieces of fabric and make blanks. Put the parts together in 2 pieces. Make a cut in the center and sew it by hand, make a loop for the button. Repeat the action with all the butterflies.
Sew buttons onto children's clothes and put ready-made butterflies on them.
Applique: fabric butterfly
These butterflies can be used to create various crafts and appliques. They will look beautiful on various clothes. A beautifully created craft will refresh old clothes. For appliques, you need to take fabric whose edges do not crumble. Decorate the craft in an original way, as if the butterfly sat on the clothes. For crafts, it is advisable to take felt. They can also be used to decorate a child's room.
Materials for manufacturing:
- Felt fabric;
- Needles and threads;
- Sintepon for filling.
First, you need to find the desired pattern on the Internet or in a master class. Transfer the pattern to the material. You need to cut out two parts and sew them together, leaving a small opening. Tightly stuff it with padding polyester and sew it up.
Decorate with beads or rhinestones if desired. Such products are convenient because they can be machine washed at any temperature. They will not lose their shape or fluff up. But you cannot put the toys in the sun, otherwise the fabric may become too dry and brittle. In addition to felt, you can use linen, this material is quite rough and holds its shape well.
It is advisable to involve the child during the work. The butterfly is quite easy to make, but he will find it interesting to do it.
You can make items from silk fabric. They can be used as decorations for dolls or toys. You can decorate summer dresses or T-shirts, small items will look beautiful on the curtains in the living room.
It is quite easy to make butterflies on your own, you can work together with your child. Even a beginner craftswoman will be able to understand the work plan. For more experienced craftswomen, you can make origami butterflies from fabric or in the form of hairpins.
