3 ways to dye silk petals to achieve the intensity of colour

Let’s talk about the ways to dye silk petals to achieve intense colours. If you, like me, do a great deal of custom work, you are constantly presented with an issue of matching colours. Whilst mixing dyes to match colours is a task in itself, today I wanted to talk about the ways to achieve an intense colour when dyeing petals/ leaves. If you prefer to use natural hair brushes specially designed for dyeing silks and other fabrics check this horse … Read More

Backing of handmade flower petals and leaves

To back or not to back [ handmade flower petals and leaves with fabric ]? If you have not yet decided on this one, I hope this article will help you make up your mind. So let’s see why, how and with what we back flower petals and leaves. If you have been following PresentPerfect Creations for a while and had a chance to see our tutorials you might have noticed that I always back foliage with a layer of fabric … Read More

Velvet fabrics for making flowers

Velvet fabrics for making flowers Velvet is a luxurious versatile fabric that is used a lot in flower making. Whether you choose to make certain parts of a flower from it or a whole piece, it is good to know which velvet to choose when and why. As autumn draws nearer I want to talk about velvet for making flowers. Velvet flowers are great for autumn-winter season and make perfect trims for felt hats too. Since velvet was introduced for the … Read More

3 must have fabrics for making flowers

One of the evergreen questions I get to hear is about what must have fabrics for making flowers are considered the best and should be used.   SHOP OUR RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL  FABRICS FOR FLOWER MAKING HERE    I must admit navigating in the sea of fabrics can be very daunting especially if you are quite new to the art of flower making. What exactly is satin and do you really need pure silk? Questions, questions, questions… In short, flowers … Read More

My ultimate gift guide for a flower maker

Christmas is less than a month away and it is high time we thought what we would like to find in our Christmas stocking on 25th December 2015. Below you will find a wide choice of possible gifts ranging from tools to supplies to books and experiences all chosen to please an avid flower maker. Most of these things I have a use regularly, some others are in my gift list for Santa.Please note that I have not received any of … Read More

Join our charity workshop on a Remembrance poppy corsage

If you can make it to Stamford, Lincs on Saturday 24th October 2015 you are most welcome to join our one-off craft workshop and learn how to make a poppy , or a veteran poppy corsage. See all the details in the poster below. Hope to see you there ♥   Alternatively you can purchase a photo tutorial on a poppy corsage here at out online shop Subscribe to my Youtube Channel here

How to dye silk flowers: white flowers

The 2015 Wedding Season is in full swing. I would not be far off if I suggest that some of you are currently making lots of white flowers. So I thought I would share some tips on how to dye (or not to dye?) the fabric for making white silk flowers.   Your actions will depend on the task in hand. Certainly there are situations when we need to create a pure white flower, in  warm white or even in … Read More

Choosing the right glue for making flowers

To glue or not to glue? Let’s talk about choosing the right glue for making flowers   You can now buy the glue that has been specifically developed for making flowers. To find out more about this glue click here >>>>>   I receive a lot of emails with questions on different aspects of flower making. One of such burning questions is about choosing the right glue for making flowers with either fabric or leather. I am not sure if I … Read More

My leather rose tutorial for HATalk e-magazine

    Just to let you know… Our Introduction to Leather Flower Making ebook is out now and available for immediate download after purchase.  Learn the basics about working with leather to start making exquisite leather flowers of your own to match any project at hand.     You are well aware that I make flowers not only out of fabric but out of genuine leather too. In November 2014 I took part in a millinery contest devoted to the First World … Read More

How to stiffen lace and velvet for the new tutorial

At the moment I am working on a new video tutorial on Silk and Lace Orchid flowers where I will show you and explain how to make an open hair circlet with lace and silk orchids decorated with freshwater pearls. All the fabrics that are used for making flowers using a flower iron have to be stiffened and lace is no exception here. Please read through a mini-tutorial below to learn how you can prepare your velvet and lace for making … Read More

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