Pleated Ribbon Brooch

Craft: Pleated Ribbon Brooch

ShirleyE
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December 14, 2017

Pleated Ribbon Brooch - two finished pleated ribbon bows This ribbon brooch looks really classy. You can alter the look by changing the width and length of the ribbon, by adding or subtracting the number of ribbon pieces you use and by choosing ribbons of different colours and patterns.

You can also use it on a hairband, hair clip, or a corsage, or as a gift bow.

Supplies:

one inch wide ribbon
ruler or tape measure
scissors
needle and thread
fabric glue
small piece of narrow ribbon or braid
1 brooch pin

Steps:

Cut 6 lengths of one inch wide ribbon about 4.5 to 5 inches long.

Pleated Ribbon Brooch - cut 6 pieces of ribbon

Cut a v in each end of each ribbon.

Pleated Ribbon Brooch - cut a v in both ends of each piece of ribbon

Fold one of the ribbons in half lengthways and catch the sides together with a central stitch.

Pleated Ribbon Brooch - fold one piece together lengthwise and stitch

Repeat this with all of the pieces.

Pleated Ribbon Brooch - repeat with all pieces

Arrange the ribbons together.

Pleated Ribbon Brooch - arrange the ribbons together

Sew them together with a back stitch.

Pleated Ribbon Brooch - sew them together with a back stitch

Cut a short length of narrow braid or ribbon.

Pleated Ribbon Brooch - short length of narrow braid next to bow

Apply fabric glue to the centre of the ribbons.

Pleated Ribbon Brooch - apply fabric glue to the center of the ribbons

Wrap the braid around the centre and either hold in place until it has stuck, or secure with a little stitch.

Pleated Ribbon Brooch - ribbon or braid in place as seen from front

Sew and/or glue the pin to the back.

Cut another tiny piece of ribbon.

Pleated Ribbon Brooch - cut a tiny piece of ribbon

With a little dab of glue use this piece of ribbon to neaten the back and hide any stitching.

Pleated Ribbon Brooch - glue to backside to neaten it up and hide stitches

Experiment with different types of ribbon.

Pleated Ribbon Brooch - experiment with various types and colors of ribbon

You can make different styles and colours to match different outfits. You can also make a matching set by using them on hair clips, handbag charms or on a wrist band as a corsage.

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