How to make a Butterfly out of Scrap Ribbon

Please only use these instructions for personal use. Feel free to sell what you make, but please DO NOT COPY and resell these instructions. Thank you!

Since I've learned so much from being here and finally have something different to share. I thought I would share some instructions on how to make a butterfly with scraps. I posted the butterfly in another post and it seems a few people want to know so here it is:

What you'll need:

Lighter or wood burning tool.
Glue gun & Glue
Needle and Thread
1 - 4" piece of 1.5" ribbon (or 2 pieces that are at least 2 1/4" long) Top wings
1 - 3.5" piece of 1.5" ribbon ( or 2 pcs " " " " 2" long) bottom wings
3 - 4" pieces of 3/8" ribbon ( woven body)
1 - 1" pc of 3/8" to cover back of butterfly
1 - 1 1/4" pc of 3/8" ribbon for antennas





Take each pc of 1/5" ribbon fold in half and round the edges with scissors. Heat seal the ends.



Place the longer ribbon over top of the shorter one 3/8" over.

If you're using 4 smaller pieces of ribbon, take the 2 pieces for the top wings, overlap the straight ends 1/4" and stitch through without creasing, just to hold the pieces together. Do the same with the bottom wings. Then you can over lap the top and bottom without trying to hold all 4 pieces in place.



Use a needle and thread to create your creases, I do about 5 creases.



Pinch the middle to fold your crease and sew through a couple of times to secure.



Take your 3/8" ribbon, fold each in half and anchor with a clip.



Braid until you reach the end and secure with another clip.



Cut the end and heat with a lighter until ribbon starts to melt. Pinch together to make each piece of ribbon melt together and sticks/binds

Do the same with the other end



Glue the body to the wings



Fold the ends over to the back and secure with glue.



Cut the sides of your 1 1/4" piece to make antennas



Use a lighter to heat seal and create the curve.



Glue to the back of the butterfly. Heat seal the end of your 1" piece of 3/8" ribbon and glue to the back of the butterfly over top of the antennas to secure them in place.



Flip over and embellish with rhinestones or leave it as is.

Clippie Case Instructions

This clippie case holds 12 - 14 lined clips.

What you'll need:


2 corresponding pieces of fabric 12.5" x 5"
This will give your case dimensions of 11.5" x 4" when finished. You can make your pieces of fabric wider just add 1" to whatever width you want your case for the 1/2" seam allowance around the edge. Furthermore, you can add more length by addin 3" sections to the length of the fabric.



2 pieces of Ribbon to match Fabric 5.5" long
Matching Thread
Pins
Velcro for closure (or whatever you choose as a closure)
Template for your Flap (Small piece of cardboard or paper 5" x 2.5")


These are the fabric pieces I used.



1)First decide the shape you want your flap. I took the small flap of an envelope, traced it on my piece of paper and cut it to fit the width of my fabric (had to do a little reshaping)


2.) Lay your template on your fabric and cut out the flap on both pieces.


This is how my flaps looked.


3.) Mark a line, starting from your straight end, at 5.5" and 8.5" on the top and bottom of your fabric. This will be where you line up your ribbon for holding the clips.


4.) Line up your fabric right sides together with your ribbon in between. Don't worry about lining up the ribbon just yet.


5.) Okay, the reason I gave a little extra length on the ribbon than the actual width of your fabric was so it would be easier to line up your ribbon to the markings made on your fabric.
Line up your ribbon so they lay to the left of your lines (I'm assuming your straight edge is on your left and the flap is on the right, as pictured below)

6.) Once you have all your pieces lined up secure them in place with a few pins

7.) Sew along the edge leaving a 1/2" seam allowance. I started lengthwise on the right side and sewed almost all the way around. Once I got to the width section (straight edge) I left a small opening of about 2" - 3". This is where you will pull your case right side out.

This is my case sewn with 1/2" allowance on the edge.

And the opening I left.

8.)To make your fabric lay flat when you turn it right side out you'll need to cut your corners. Above pictured is how I cut my flap corners


Corners of bottom of Case


9.) Turn you case right side out. You can use a pencil to push your corners out. At this point I fold in the opening and iron the whole case, this makes it easier for me to sew the topstitch


10.) When sewing the topstich, I leave about a 3/8" allowance as I find this looks the best. Sew all the way around your case. You can mark every 3" from the bottom of the case and straight stitch width wise to define your sections/where the case folds. You should have a top flap, 2 ribbon sections and a bottom flap.

Attach your velcro to the top flap on the inner fabric and to your second section from the bottom on the outer fabric (*tip: pin/hold your velcro to the top flap first, fold the case the way you would to close it. Lay your other piece of velro down where the top piece would land, this way your closure lines up)


I covered the stitches from the velcro with a rhinestone. You can use a button or flower or anything else you want or even leave it as is.

If you don't want to see any stitching from your closure, you would have to sew it to your inner piece of fabric first before sewing your case together (Step 7)

This is what my case looked like when I was done.


Hope this tutorial was helpful. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment.


***Please DO NOT copy my photos and Instructions to sell tutorial. Feel free to link back to this post if you would like to share this tutorial with your friends***

New Christmas Clip & Headbands

Here are some new clips and headbands that will be available next week on my website, www.poshbabybowtique.com.



Poinsettia Headband


Classic Xmas Rhinestone Headband

Xmas Pinwheel Bow



Jingle Holly Clippie


Classic Glitter Clippie

Align Center


Satin & Rhinestone Clippie Set


Peppermint Clippie

Flower Clip Winner....

Sorry to post this so late. But here is the winner of the flower clip giveaway. Random.org random # generator pulled #10.

#10 - AbBaThA
AbBaThA said...

i am a follower! gorgeous bows! i want this bow!
so cute!



Congratulations. You will receive an email from me later today and we can work out the details.

Thanks again to everyone that participated.

Flower Clip Giveaway EXTENDED

Just a short note. I am extending this giveaway as I will be busy sorting and shipping orders this weekend. I will extend this for one more week and announce the winner on the 25th. Also, anyone who has purchased from the Overstock Sale through Facebook will automatically receive an entry for this giveaway.

Thanks and have a great weekend!

Flower Clip Giveaway

Time for another giveaway! I have been working on a new collection of fabric flower clips which will soon be available in the next couple of weeks through my website Posh Baby Bowtique.

But for now, I am giving you a chance to win one of my favorite creations so far.







The flower clip pictured is attached to a bobby pin but the winner has the choice of a bobby pin, single prong alligator clip or matching 1/2" headband.

Here's how to gain your entries:

1)
Become a follower. Click on the link to the left of the site to become a follower. If you are already following my blog, just let me know you're already following. 2 entries.

2) Visit my website Posh Baby Bowtique
, then come back and let me know your top 2 favorite clips. 2 entries

3)
I need a name! Post your thoughts on a name for this flower. 2 entries

4)
Post a link on your website or blog back to this giveaway. Come back & leave another comment with where I can find the link. 2 entries


Please leave a comment for each entry along with your email address so I can notify you if you are the winner.

This contest closes Sunday Oct 18 and the winner will be announced the following day.

ON ANOTHER NOTE: I am holding an Overstock Sale through my facebook group. Nothing over $5. Find it HERE!

Good luck to everyone & thank you for visiting!

Last 3 Grab Bags!!! HUGE Savings!!!

Okay, I THINK I've gone through just about all my boxes, but you really never know. I have so much stuff, I think my crafting area will take the longest to pack up :) I have 3 grab bags left, we'll see if I come up with more.....

First Grab Bag:


This bag includes Spike Bows measuring 4", several boutique bows, Large flowers, interchangeable headband, Layered korker bow, and several other headbands. 25 pieces Total. This bag is $55 plus shipping over $100 in savings!! Plus I will add a few more as I find them.


Second Grab Bag:


Ribbon Sculptures, Flowers and a few small clips. 17 pieces, I will add a few more as I find them. This Bag is $30 + shipping, over $50 in savings.


Third Grab Bag:

The above photo contain approx 45 assorted medium bows, small bows, lined clips, applique & rhinestone clips. I will add a few more as I find them. This bag is $25 + Shipping, huge savings!!


Well, after writing this up I don't think there will be any more grab bags. What ever else I find will be split between these three bags.


If you would like one of these bags of clips, please leave a comment which one, and also leave an email I can reach you at and I will message you to confirm & make arrangements for payment.

Thanks!