friends and flowers

Friends&flowers

Woo hoo! This week I have got my first picture of a model wearing one of my creations and they both look lovely! Now you have a look:

Model: Yana Zile
Accessories: Scarlet poppy hair clip by PresentPerfect Creations

❀ Flower Tutorials ❀

VIVA Rolled Edge Rose Tutorial

Detailed step-by-step rolled edge rose tutorial for beginner/ improver flower artists who wish to master these unusual roses.

Millinery tools required

🌸 .pdf format + additional video

Immediately accessible after purchase

not rated £30.00 Add to basket

NEW Upcycled Denim Sunflower video tutorial

🕊️ Brand New

Detailed VIDEO TUTORIAL on the bestselling denim sunflower

❀ upcycled fabrics

❀ Suitable for beginners

❀ 80+ minutes of video tuition on demand

❀ minimal use of tools (use the Essential Leaf Shaping set or similar tools to achieve the shaped petal effect)

video format

Immediately accessible after purchase

not rated £35.00 Add to cart

Sale!

Fabric poppy tutorial (.pdf)

No specialist tool beginner friendly tutorial on one of the most favourite flowers.

.pdf format

Immeditely accessible after purchase

not rated Add to basket

Fabric butterfly template 3-in-1 (.pdf format)

This template complements Silk and Lace Butterfly tutorial and is a must if you would like to shape your butterfly with millinery tools to give it more definition and grace. Will allow you to create a whole range of butterfly accessories and decorations.

⭐ .pdf format

not rated £3.99 Add to basket

November’24 – Online Event on Winter Kiss Velvet Rose

This event has passed

If you wish to learn how to make velvet rosebuds and velvet roses, you are welcome to purchase a full recording of this demonstration.

Recording available for registered students forevermore.

Video format

All skill levels welcome. Some flower shaping tools are needed to achieve the necessary 3D shaping on the parts in this design.

not rated £30.00 Add to basket

Fabric clover tutorial

❀ Detailed step-by-step fabric clover flower tutorial for an artist with some experience. Test your patience and create your own lucky four leaf!

You can purchase a Silk Clover DIY kit here

.pdf format

Immediately accessible after purchase

not rated £25.00 Add to basket

JULY’24 – Online Event on Handmade Lotus

This event has passed.

If you wish to learn how to make a lotus using fabric or leather, you are welcome to purchase access to the full recording of this demonstration.

Recording available for registered students forevermore.

DIY kits available upon request

Video format

All skill levels welcome. Flower shaping tools are helpful to achieve the necessary 3D shaping on the parts in some designs

not rated £30.00 Add to basket

NEW – Cotton Mini Tulip Tutorial

Detailed step-by-step flower tutorial for flower artists who wish to learn how to make sweet mini tulips and arrange them (as well as other flowers) into a wearable posy brooch.

.pdf format

not rated £25.00 Add to basket

January’24 – Online Event on Lady Slipper Orchid

This event has passed.

if you wish to learn how to make a stunning exotic Lady Slipper Orchid, you are welcome to purchase your access to the full recording of this Zoom demonstration.

BONUS: separate video on how to make small white buds

DIY kits are available here and sold separately.

Video format

All skill levels welcome. Flower shaping tools are helpful to achieve the necessary 3D shaping on the parts

not rated £30.00 Add to basket

Fabric Hydrangea tutorial

Detailed step-by-step flower tutorial for flower artists who wish to learn the secrets of delicate and charming fabric hydrangea flowers.

.pdf format

Immediately accessible after purchase

not rated £25.00 Add to basket

Leather Daisy and Forget me not corsage tutorial

Detailed step-by-step flower tutorial for flower artists who want to learn how to make leather daisies and forget-me-nots
Immediately accessible after purchase

not rated £25.00 Add to basket

Silk Marie Antoinette Rose Choker Tutorial

Detailed step-by-step tutorial on the delicate Silk Marie Antoinette rose choker for flower artists with previous experience and a set of millinery tools.

.pdf format + additional short video

Immediately available after purchase

not rated £30.00 Add to basket

Handmade Fabric Feather Tutorial

All you need to know about making fabric feathers.

NO specialist tools required. All skill levels welcome.

.pdf format

Immediately accessible after purchase

not rated £25.00 Add to basket

FEBRUARY’22 – Online Event on Silk Cherry Blossom: single vs double

The event has now passed.

If you wish to learn how to make delicate cherry blossom in 2 different forms you are welcome to purchase the full recording of this demonstration.

🌸 Introductory Video Lesson on how to dye fabrics for this project can be accessed here

Video format

DIY kits available separately.

All skill levels welcome.

Flower shaping tools are required.

not rated £30.00 Add to basket

UKRAINE APPEAL CHARITY Velvet Pansy Video Demo

This has been filmed as a CHARITY demonstration.
50% of the proceedings from the sales of this demo will go to the British Red Cross. Ukraine Appeal.

~ 80 min. on demand video tutorial

~ NO SPECIALIST TOOLS REQUIRED

video format

The finished and ready to ship Jumbo Velvet Pansy can be purchased here

not rated £30.00 Add to basket

Sale!

4 for the price of 3 SILK ROSE tutorial bundle

❀ A perfect bundle of our best SILK ROSE tutorials ideal for those artists who wish to improve and enhance their silk rose making skills.

❀ Includes 4 tutorials on 4 very different types of Fabric Roses

❀ + GIFT (Introductory book on fabric flower making)

❀ ready for immediate download after purchase

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JUNE 2025 – Online event on Oversized Razzle Dazzle Rose

This event has passed.

If you wish to learn how to make a large stylised rose, you are welcome to purchase access to the full recording of this demonstration. Previous experience in flower making is required.

The Demo includes a prerecorded video lesson on shaping the petals for this rose.

Recording available for registered students forevermore.

Video format

Some flower shaping tools are needed to achieve the necessary 3D shaping on the parts in this design.

not rated £30.00 Add to basket

Silk Poinsettia Tutorial + BONUS

Detailed step-by-step tutorial on the seasonal Poinsettia flowers is suitable for beginners as well as improvers. Colour, size, finish is up to you when you are creating this stunning bloom from scratch.

.pdf format

Immediately accessible after purchase

Rated 5.00 out of 5

£25.00 Add to basket

Advanced Techniques for Fabric Flowers

45 minute long practical video demonstration on demand

not rated £30.00 Add to cart

September’23 – Online Event on Fabric Grapes

This event has passed.
if you wish to learn how to make your own fabric grapes and vines to be used in your designs you are welcome to purchase a full recording of this online demonstration.
A recording of the Fabric Grapes demo will be available to access after the event for the registered participants of this demo.

Purchase the corresponding DIY kit here

Video format

All skill levels welcome. Flower shaping tools are recommended but not necessary.

not rated £30.00 Add to basket

Silk Sweet Pea Tutorial

Detailed step-by-step silk flower tutorial for flower artists who wish to learn the secrets of delicate silk sweet peas.

Immediately accessible after purchase

not rated £25.00 Add to basket

Leather Holly tutorial

❀ Perfect for beginners, in time for Christmas.

.pdf format

Immediately accessible after purchase

not rated £25.00 Add to basket

Velvet Sweet Briar Rose Corsage Tutorial

Ideal for beginners who wish to master dyeing and shaping velvet petals and leaves.

.pdf format

Immediately accessible after purchase

not rated £30.00 Add to basket

Silk Acorn and Oak Leaf brooch tutorial

Detailed step-by-step flower tutorial for makers who wish to to create a seasonal fabric accessory in a couple of hours.

.pdf format + short video

Immediately accessible after purchase

not rated £25.00 Add to basket

Leather Daffodil Corsage tutorial

Detailed step-by-step flower tutorial on one of the bright spring classics, leather daffodils.

Recommended for improvers.
Suitable for beginners.

Immediately accessible after purchase

not rated £25.00 Add to basket

February’24 – Online Event on 3D Heart Shaped Accessories

This event has passed

If you wish to learn how to make a number of pieces with 3D hearts with or without flowers, you are welcome to purchase access to a full recording of this Zoom demonstration.

Recording available for registered students forevermore.

DIY kits might be availabe upon request.

Video format

All skill levels welcome. Flower shaping tools are helpful to achieve the necessary 3D shaping on the parts

not rated £30.00 Add to basket

ADVANCED LEATHER ROSE Video Course

4 stunning advanced level leather roses await you in this course.

❀ advanced level

❀ 16 online video lessons + 5 Quizzes to test your knowledge on roses

❀ 7+ hours of exclusive VIDEO tuition on demand

❀ unlimited access for enrolled students

❀ learn to make beautiful leather flowers in your own time

To access the course please login to your account and follow these instructions

video format

not rated £179.00 Add to cart

Introduction to fabric flower making ebook (pdf)

Introductory e-book.
Flower instructions or templates not included.
Visit our shop HERE to purchase any specific flower making tutorials.

not rated £5.99 Add to basket

December’24 – Online Event on Flower Medals

A practical demonstration during which you will learn how to create small charming flower medals using a variety of fabrics, ribbons and other embellishments.

This event has passed. If you wish to learn a number of new stylised flower shapes and turn them into wearable medals, you are welcome to purchase access to the full recording of this demonstration.

Recording available for registered students forevermore.

Video format

All skill levels welcome. Some flower shaping tools are needed to achieve the necessary 3D shaping on the parts in this design.

not rated £30.00 Add to basket

oversized catwalk peony demonstration cover

May 2025 – Online event on NEW SILK PEONY FLOWER

This event has passed.

If you wish to learn how to make a large stylised catwalk peony, you are welcome to purchase access to the full recording of this demonstration.

Recording available for registered students forevermore.

Video format

All skill levels welcome. Some flower shaping tools are needed to achieve the necessary 3D shaping on the parts in this design.

not rated £30.00 Add to basket

VIVA Rolled Edge Rose Tutorial

NEW Upcycled Denim Sunflower video tutorial

❀ upcycled fabrics

Fabric poppy tutorial (.pdf)

Fabric butterfly template 3-in-1 (.pdf format)

November’24 – Online Event on Winter Kiss Velvet Rose

Fabric clover tutorial

JULY’24 – Online Event on Handmade Lotus

This event has passed.

NEW – Cotton Mini Tulip Tutorial

January’24 – Online Event on Lady Slipper Orchid

BONUS: separate video on how to make small white buds

Fabric Hydrangea tutorial

Leather Daisy and Forget me not corsage tutorial

Silk Marie Antoinette Rose Choker Tutorial

Handmade Fabric Feather Tutorial

FEBRUARY’22 – Online Event on Silk Cherry Blossom: single vs double

UKRAINE APPEAL CHARITY Velvet Pansy Video Demo

4 for the price of 3 SILK ROSE tutorial bundle

JUNE 2025 – Online event on Oversized Razzle Dazzle Rose

Silk Poinsettia Tutorial + BONUS

Advanced Techniques for Fabric Flowers

September’23 – Online Event on Fabric Grapes

Silk Sweet Pea Tutorial

Leather Holly tutorial

❀ Perfect for beginners, in time for Christmas.

Velvet Sweet Briar Rose Corsage Tutorial

Silk Acorn and Oak Leaf brooch tutorial

Leather Daffodil Corsage tutorial

Recommended for improvers. Suitable for beginners.

February’24 – Online Event on 3D Heart Shaped Accessories

ADVANCED LEATHER ROSE Video Course

Introduction to fabric flower making ebook (pdf)

December’24 – Online Event on Flower Medals

May 2025 – Online event on NEW SILK PEONY FLOWER

Recommended for improvers.
Suitable for beginners.