Even the most "boring" outfits can be given a bright touch without ruining the style of the image. Brooches are perfect for adding bright accents - they will perfectly decorate both a festive outfit and the most casual dress.
But what to do if the desired model of jewelry is not in the store? The surest way out is to make an alternative with your own hands. Homemade brooches will not only meet all individual requirements, but can also become a great way to spend leisure time and a favorite hobby.
How to prepare for work
A DIY fabric brooch can have a variety of shapes, sizes, and designs. Each item is unique. However, there is a basic list of necessary materials that are guaranteed to be needed during the creative process.
- Strip of fabric - width and length depend only on personal preferences regarding the size of the brooch. On average, strips up to 90 centimeters long and up to five centimeters wide are taken.
- Threads - you should pay special attention to the fact that they should be strong and in the color of the fabric. If the threads are not strong enough, the brooch will not "live" for long and will fall apart at the first opportunity.
- Needle - it should be comfortable first of all. Preference should be given to small needles with a fairly large eye. You should also take into account the fabric you plan to work with: if it is quite rough, the needle may simply not withstand it.
- Glue, or better yet, a glue gun. This is an additional support for the brooch frame - a high-quality brooch is also distinguished by high-quality gluing of the parts.
- Pins - During the creative process, there is a need to attach something to a surface temporarily. Pins are ideal for such purposes.
- Decorative elements. Variability is possible depending on the idea: scraps of old fabrics, buttons and rhinestones - all this will be used.
Important! The work desk is also a guarantee of success. It is important that the creator receives enough natural light during work and generally feels comfortable. Ideally, no external factors should distract from the creative process.
What parameters to use to choose fabric
To accurately and unmistakably choose the fabric for a brooch, you need to understand what kind of clothes this accessory will be worn with: will it be an everyday decoration or will the brooch be saved for a special occasion?
A fabric flower brooch will be guaranteed to match the look if it is made not only in a similar style and color, but also using identical fabric materials.
Advice! Universal solutions for the base of the accessory are cotton, linen and chintz. Such fabrics look "classic" and in the right coloring can be combined with absolutely any other texture.
Also, if there is a certain print, motif or design on the clothes, you can try to replicate it. Copying, even if imprecisely, will definitely add charm to the decoration and can become its “highlight”.
Fabric brooch design options
Even working with the same technology, it is impossible to make two identical brooches - in any case, each one will turn out to be individual. That is why beginners in needlework can easily get confused among the bright designs.
There are many step-by-step instructions available online, below are a few ideas for beginners that you can use as a basis for your own creative process.
Suede brooches
With a careful approach, suede becomes a very "grateful" fabric, with which a beginner can work with pleasure. In order to cut it carefully, it is best to use not scissors, but a stationery knife: this way the edges of the future product will come out more even.
The best way to work with suede is to use patterns. This material is great for making both exotic flowers and truly original models: miniature umbrella brooches and cute owls.
Suede is most often decorated with lace and rhinestones - fortunately, both of them "stick" perfectly to the fabric with glue. Can be combined with denim material.
Flax is a win-win option
A brooch made of fabric, linen - this is exactly the traditional decoration that most people imagine when they hear the word "brooch".
The main advantage of the material is that you can do literally anything with linen: cut it, sew it back together and decorate it in all possible ways.
Additional information! One of the most popular ideas is cross-stitching or satin stitching on linen. Miniature designs look very elegant when framed with simple fabric.
A DIY fabric flower brooch made of linen is a surefire way to show off all your creative abilities, because there are a lot of options for decorating such jewelry. If desired, you can even use the decoupage technique.
Brooches made of satin ribbons and braid
Such accessories are the most elegant. Ribbons can be combined as much as you like: you can even find the most unusual colors.
There is a common misconception that ribbon brooches can only be made in the shape of a "flower": this is absolutely not true. In creative hands, ribbons can turn into elegant complex bows and beautiful medal brooches. The white version is perfect for an evening out.
How to beautifully decorate a fabric brooch with beads
Beads are a separate article in fabric handicrafts. They are not only used as a material for decoration, but can also become an independent basis for a separate brooch.
The trump card of beads is their variability. There is a huge number of not only sizes and colors, but also shapes of beads, among which every needlewoman will find a decorative element to her liking.
However, with this material you need to "keep your eyes open": an abundance of beads or their placement "in the wrong part" of the brooch can lead to the appearance of the decoration being spoiled. For balanced decoration, there are several tips from the master class:
- Despite its versatility, beads are not suitable for most materials. Shiny beads will not look good on strict fabrics such as leather, velveteen, etc.
- It is also better not to decorate satin ribbons with beads. Firstly, even glued beads will not hold on to the slippery material, and after the beads fall off, they will leave a glue mark. Secondly, the ribbons themselves risk falling down under the weight of such decorations, and the design will lose its former attractiveness.
- The best combination for a brooch is rightfully considered to be beads and linen. In addition, if the brooch contains a pattern embroidered on the canvas, it can be framed with a beaded frame.
- Beads can also be used as "decoration for decoration": for example, shiny beads along the edges can draw attention to the unusual lace on a brooch.
In the art of making fabric brooches, the main component is not to be afraid to experiment. Unusual combinations of colors and shapes can lead to an unexpectedly beautiful result, which will attract attention and admiration. The main thing is not to be afraid of handwork, and creativity will prevail in the style.
