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Mysterious and magical flowers: from spellbooks to the workbench

7 months ago in: Uncategorized no comments

Advanced Techniques: how to dye fabrics to match

9 months ago in: dyes for fabric, dyes for silk, how to dye fabrics no comments

Replicating extinct and endangered flowers

1 year ago in: Dutch still life, extinct flowers, Jan Davidsz de Heem, papaver somniferum 2 comments

Let’s mix PEACH FUZZ, the colour of the year for 2024

1 year ago in: Uncategorized no comments

Keepsake Denim Flowers

1 year ago in: denim accessories, denim buttonhole, denim flower, denim rose, denim themed wedding, denim wedding, denum themed wedding 1 comment

How to make a fabric poppy

2 years ago in: fabric poppy no comments

NEW VIDEO TUTORIAL on Silk Dandelion Clock

2 years ago in: silk dandelion no comments

IMPORTANT: how to access your photo and video tutorials

2 years ago in: Uncategorized no comments

Exclusive tutorials on Patreon

2 years ago in: how to dye fabrics, how to make a fabric poppy, how to make fabric leaves, how to make flowers, how to make leather flowers, how to make poppy, how to make silk flowers, how to make silk rose 2 comments

Flower Making on a Budget

2 years ago in: flower iron, flower making iron, flower making tools uk, flower tutorial no comments

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❀ Flower Tutorials ❀

Leather Cattleya Orchid Tutorial

Detailed step-by-step tutorial on bright tropical Cattleya orchids made with genuine leather.

Discover how to fuse leather and fabric to create stunningly dainty flowers for your designs.

.pdf format

Immediately accessible after purchase.

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Velvet Lily Headpiece Tutorial

This step-by-step detailed photo tutorial explains how to make stunning velvet lily flowers from scratch.

Aimed at intermediate+ level

.pdf format
Immediately accessible after purchase.

Rated 5.00 out of 5

£25.00 Add to basket

Silk Dandelion Clock and Flower tutorial

Detailed step-by-step silk flower tutorial for flower artists who wish to learn the secrets of a dandelion clock.

Immediately accessible after purchase

Rated 5.00 out of 5

£40.00 Add to basket

Leather Grape Brooch tutorial

Detailed step-by-step leather tutorial for leather makers who wish to learn the secrets behind the stylised NO TOOL leather grape brooch.
Perfect for beginners, fun for everyone!

.pdf format
Immediately accessible after purchase

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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

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SEPTEMBER’24 – Online Event on Dinnerplate Dahlias

This Demonstration has passed

If you wish to learn how to make large decorative aka dinnerplate DAHLIA flowers from different types of fabrics, you are welcome to purchase a full recording of this demonstration.

Recording available for registered students forevermore.

DIY KITS can now be preordered here

Video format

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

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JULY’21 – Online Event on Fabric English Lavender 2 ways

❀This event has now passed
If you wish to learn how to make fabric lavender, 2 ways in realistic/ fresh and vintage/ dry versions you are welcome to purchase your access to the recording of the event.

A BONUS lesson on how to dye fabrics for the lavender is included in the materials of this tutorial.
To access the purchased files please click here

You can join the event with or without a DIY kit, simply choose the relevant option when placing your order.

All skill levels welcome***

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Leather Gardenia Shoe Clips tutorial

Detailed step-by-step gardenia flower tutorial for flower artists who want to learn how to turn leather gardenia (and other hand crafted leather flowers!) into wearable shoe decorations.

.pdf format

Immediately accessible after purchase

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Leather English Rose tutorial

Detailed step-by-step tutorial on the iconic English rose with an attractive centre for flower artists with some previous experience. Millinery tools required.

Immediately accessible after purchase

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Silk Apple Blossom Tutorial

Detailed step-by-step silk flower tutorial for flower artists who wish to master the delicate silk apple blossom flowers.

.pdf format

Immediately accessible after purchase

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Satin Lily Corsage Tutorial + BONUS

This step-by-step detailed photo tutorial explains how to make realistic looking lily flowers.

Aimed at beginner/ improver level

.pdf format

Immediately accessible after purchase.

Rated 4.92 out of 5

£25.00 Add to basket

JANUARY’23 – Online Event on Fabric Camellias. Contemporary Edit

This event has now passed.

If you wish to learn how to make this instant impact fabric camellia with a contemporary feel and attractive composite leaves, you are welcome to purchase access to a full recording of the live demo

All skill levels welcome.

Millinery tools required

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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

Wild Rose leather tutorial (no specialist tools)

A great step-by-step leather flower tutorial for a beginner! No special tools required.
Immediately accessible after purchase.

🌸 .pdf format

Rated 5.00 out of 5

£30.00 Add to basket

FEBRUARY’23 – Online Event on Fabric Mimosa, 3 ways

This event has passed, however you are welcome to purchase a full recording of the demo if you wish to learn 3 and more ways to create your very own wearable fabric mimosa blooms this spring.

All skill levels welcome.

Can be made without flower shaping tools

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Silk Iris Buttonhole Tutorial + BONUS

Detailed step-by-step silk flower tutorial for flower artists who wish to learn the how to make an popular silk iris flower.

Available for immediate download after purchase.

+ BONUS on delicate Gypsophila flowers

Immediately accessible after purchase

Rated 4.88 out of 5

£25.00 Add to basket

Video Tutorial: Velvet Fantasy Bells

❀ new video tutorial

❀ 2 online video lessons

❀ 1+ hour of VIDEO tuition on demand

❀ unlimited access for enrolled students

❀ learn to make beautiful silk flowers in your own time

video format

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

not rated £30.00 Add to cart

August’23 – Online Event on Fabric Plumeria Flowers

This event has passed.
if you wish to learn how to make your own tropical plumeria flowers to be used in your designs you are welcome to purchase a full recording 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 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

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Fabric leaf tutorial, millinery leaves (.pdf)

Tired of searching for the fabric leaves to match your projects?
Can not find suitable silk or velvet leaves to finish off your hats or accessories?
Does it feel like all the vintage fabric leaves are all gone?

If you have answered “yes” to any of the questions above then my new tutorial can be just what you need!

.pdf format + short video

Immediately accessible after purchase

not rated £12.00 Add to basket

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Silk Peony Tutorial

>>> Purchase at a special price as a tutorial of the month for May 2025

Detailed step-by-step silk flower tutorial for flower artists who wish to learn the how to make an elegant silk peony buttonhole.

.pdf format

Immediately accessible after purchase.

Rated 5.00 out of 5

Add to basket

NEW Denim Daffodil Brooch video tutorial

🕊️ Brand New

Detailed VIDEO TUTORIAL on one of the bright spring classics with a modern feel

❀ versatile application (fabrics, leather, denim)

❀ Suitable for beginners

❀ 70+ minutes of video tuition on demand

❀ No specialist tools required

not rated £25.00 Add to cart

March’25 – Online Event on Rugged Beauty: Handmade Linen Flowers

2 NEW designs: ❀ Garden Phlox

❀ Apple of my Eye Rose

A practical demonstration during which you will learn how to use natural linen fabrics to make a range of handmade flowers and learn new flower styles.

The demonstration includes an additional video (65+ minutes) on how to make linen rosebuds, leaves, stems, calyxes and how to finish the rose as a wearable corsage.

If you wish to learn how to make use of natural linen fabrics and turn them into stunning flowers, you are welcome to purchase a full recording of this online 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

APRIL’22 – CHARITY Online Event on FABRIC SUNFLOWER in support of the PEOPLE of UKRAINE

This event has passed. If you wish to learn how to make a stunning fabric sunflower, you are welcome to buy the full recording of this demo.

🌸 Introductory Video Lesson on how to dye fabrics for this project is available HERE

50% of the proceedings from the sales of this demo will go to the British Red Cross. Ukraine Appeal.

DIY kits available separately (see below).

Flower shaping tools are required (can be purchased HERE)

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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

Romantic Story Silk Rose Tutorial

Detailed step-by-step Silk Rose tutorial for intermediate/ advanced flower artists with experience.

160 photos + 25 min video on shaping the petals with the tools

Millinery tools required

.pdf format
Immediately accessible after purchase

not rated £30.00 Add to basket

Leather Pompom Rose tutorial

Detailed step-by-step tutorial on the easy to make yet attractive and versatile leather pompom rose for beginners and improvers. Millinery tools required.

Immediately accessible after purchase

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Sale!

4 for the price of 3 NO TOOL leather flower tutorial bundle for beginners

A perfect bundle of our best NO TOOL leather flower tutorials ideal for beginners and improvers

Includes 4 tutorials on Sunflower, Hydrangea, Poppy and Wild Rose

+ GIFT (Introductory book on leather flower making)

Immediately accessible after purchase

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January’25 – Online Event on Anthurium Flower, several ways Demonstration

>>> This event has passed

A practical demonstration during which you will learn how to create popular anthurium flowers using fabrics and leather and turn it into wearable pieces.

If you wish to learn how to make anthuriums, realistic and stylised, using leather and fabrics, you are welcome to purchase your access to the full recording of this online 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

MARCH’23 – Online Event on Fabric Fantasy Feather Flower

This event has passed.

You are welcome to purchase a full recording of this demonstration, if you wish to learn how to create a versatile and edgy fabric fantasy feather flower with the help of flower shaping tools.

All skill levels welcome.

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