Learn how to make these beautiful, classy Ruffled Satin Flowers using our tutorial by Simple Design Bows. The instructions are so simple and the results are gorgeous!
Hello Again! It’s Brynde from The Ribbon Retreat. Today I will be showing you
how to make a Ruffled Satin Flower. The hardest part is trying to decide what
color of Satin you want to use!
~ Ruffled Satin Flower Tutorial ~
The supplies I used are listed below. The Ribbon Retreat carries almost
everything needed to make this flower.
1 ½” Satin Ribbon (approx. 2 ½” yards)
Felt Circle
Mini Starlight
Needle
Thread
Hair Clip
Hi-Temp Hot Glue Gun
Scissors
Lighter
First, start by sealing the end of your ribbon using your preferred method. I like
using a lighter the best. If you need instructions on how to do this, The Ribbon Retreat has a video on how to seal your ribbon ends.
Thread your needle. I like to tie 3 knots in the end so it won’t slip through my
needle hole. Fold your ribbon in half and bring the needle up from the back.
Start taking up stitches. Don’t worry about making them even. It won’t matter in
the end.
It’s easier to keep a few stitches on the needle before bringing the thread all the
way through. Once your needle gets “full”, bring the thread through, and continue
taking up stitches. Your ribbon will start to ruffle. As you go, keep pushing your
ribbon down. You want a tight ruffle.
Once you get to the end of your ribbon, take a couple stitches and tie it off. You
can trim the end, so it has a straight finish.
Seal the end of your ribbon.
Start forming one end of your ruffle into the center of a flower.
Keep wrapping the ruffles around the back, continually making the flower larger.
I like to “un-twist” the ruffles so the gathered edge is on the inside as you make
your circle.
Be sure to add a bit of glue every so often.
2 ½” yards of ribbon gives you enough ruffles for an approximate 3” finished
flower.
Tuck the ribbon end to the back of the flower and secure with glue. I like to fill
in the entire back of the flower with hot glue. I feel it gives stability to the flower
once it dries, plus creates a flat surface to glue the felt onto.
Once the glue is dry, add a felt circle to the back for a professional finish.
Glue on your center of choice. The Ribbon Retreat has all sorts of fun Crystals &
Gems. I love the Mini Starlight!
Line your hair clip, and glue on to the back of the flower. This would also make a
beautiful brooch!
There you have it! A classy Ruffled Satin Flower. These are perfect for girls of all
ages. Make some mini ones out of a smaller ribbon width, cluster them together,
and make an adorable headband! There are so many fun possibilities. Happy
flower making!
Until next time,
-Brynde
Thanks Brynde!
Isn’t she amazing!? These flowers are so beautiful and simple to do. And the gems and crystals in the center really make these flowers special.
We have a huge selection of satin ribbon, full of beautiful colors to make these gorgeous flowers. Our prices are awesome, so check them out!
If you’re happier just buying these hair accessories, check out Simple Design Bows for super cute bows and accessories for great prices!
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Have a great day! ~ Shirley, The Ribbon Retreat Blog Editor
18 Comments
this is very beautiful. thanks
I made one for my baby girl using 2.5 yards and after ruffling it up, it wasnt as big as it may sound. It turned out about the same size as some of the flowers I got from TRT!!!
I made a bunch of these and it is DEFINITELY 2.5 feet NOT yards. 2.5 yards would give you a flower the size of your palm (if you want it that big, go for it).
30 inches is all you need for a hair accessory sized flower. I bought WAY too much ribbon! 
So beautiful!!!! I made these in so many different colors for my friend’s daughter and she is thrilled!!! I used to buy the premade bows at the store and just alligator clip them on a band but WOW. Your tutorial made it so easy and I will be gifting these for Christmas! Lovely
Thank you for the wonderful tutorial!
I LOVE this! Been looking for something a little more formal for the Christmas season. (Most of my designs are fun & whimsical) so it’s nice to have a classy higher end bow to offer. Thank you so much for allowing us to learn from you!
I love everything! : )
Love these! Can”t wait to try it.
These are all so gorgeous. I only just came across this blog via ucreate, but I’m definitely going to add this to my daily roster (and I’ve long been a fan of your ribbons!) If I won the giveaway, I would use the money to go crazy with the beautiful ribbons and trim that I always see in your shop, but can never justify spending on myself (it all has to go to school books and instant noodles!)
Beautiful!! Can’t wait to try one.
I really love reading others blogs on how to make hair bows they are so beautiful.
btw… thank you for the wonderful tutorial!
These are so beautiful! I made my first one today using the wine color satin ribbon and a mini starlight…. so pretty! Posted a picture on FB and friends are already asking if I’m going to sell them. Not sure what I should charge, though??? Any suggestions would be appreciated!!
Thank you Sheila! We think so too.
We love Brynde and can’t wait for more tutorials! Thanks for your comment. – Shirley 
This tutorial was done beautifully! I’ve seen many ruffle flower tutorials, and this one is awesome for those of us who sew our bows by hand! The detailed pics are so helpful, and I think this will help me as well as many others to get some beautiful ribbon flowers made for the holidays!
Hi,
Thanks for the tutorial! Love!!! Could you please measure your finished length of the ruffled ribbon? That way, we’ll have an idea of how tight we should make the 2 1/2 yd of ribbon.
Tammy
Hi Cindy! Yes, the flower uses a full 2 1/2 yards. It’s such a tight ruffle, which is why you need that much. Thanks for your question! – Shirley
Did you mean 2 1/2 yards…that’s like 7.5 feet! I was wondering if you really meant 2 1/2 feet of ribbon. I’ve made these before and have never used that much ribbon. It did turn out beautifully, by the way!
This is beautiful! Thank you for the tutorial!