sew a rose out of knit

 

   

I'm making a quilt with these little beauties on the blocks and thought I would share the process with you all since it's coming out so pretty (in my opinion).  I'm using some knit scrap I have from cutting up some long sleeve knit jerseys my husband wanted converted into short sleeved shirts.  He had worn and washed the shirts several times so the knit is so soft!  And since I'm having such a love affair with orange right now, the scraps are working perfect for me.  so let's get started.

For one rose, you will need:

• knit of your choice cut into a 27 X 3/4 inch strip (for the flower)
• knit of your choice for the leaf (at least a 2 X 3 inch piece probably)
• fabric to sew rose onto

Firstly, decide what you are going to sew the rose to (a shirt, napkin, tea towel, quilt blocks, whatever) and mark the position of the middle of the flower:

 

Next, take your knit strip and fold the very end over at an angle like so. 

   

There's no exact measurements to this, so you'll just have to use your imagination and free form it.  It's highly unlikely you will be able to make two roses exactly alike.

Start sewing along the outside of the knit and folding your knit over as you go. I sew until I come to the point and then fold the knit again.

 

 

 

 

 

just keep on folding, keep on folding

 

until you have no more knit strip to sew.  Now, tack the end down by tracing around the tail end with a stitch like so:

 

Next up, using a rotary cutter, cut some leaves out to the size and shape you desire.

 

and play with the placement until you like it

 

and then sew them down

 

tadaaaa! 

 

If it only smelled as pretty as it looks!

(not that it smells bad, but you know what I mean!)

   

let me know if you try this, I'd love to see a picture!

~Penny

edit- hmmm, I just realized the post name "knit rose tutorial" could be confusing so I renamed this post to help avoid any confusion that the post is about knitting a rose. 

Comments

[Erin]

That is amazing and really beautiful, I can't wait to try!

Thank you very much for sharing.

[LeeAnn]

They turned out beautiful! You may see them pop up on my blog at some time!

[jessi]

That is pretty cool - I've never seen anything like it before!

[Denise Felton]

Wonderful! I just posted a link to your tute on my blog. Hope it brings you a few extra clicks.

Denise
http://needlework.craftgossip.com

[MichelleB]

What a fabulous idea and tutorial! I love it. Thanks so much.

[lera]

That is VERY cute.

[amy]

Thanks for the tutorial. These are so adorable!

[Kate]

Thanks for this tutorial - I love it - think I will have to try it soon!

[Missy]

I love this! I'll have to try it sometime.

[Anne]

Brilliant!!! Add me to the list of people who think this is an awesome idea. I posted a link to your tutorial at Craft Gossip Sewing Blog.

http://sewing.craftgossip.com/tutorial-folde…m-knit-fabricstutorial-folded-rose-appliques-from-knit-fabrics/2009/03/29/

--Anne

[amylouwho]

This is really great! You are filling my head with many many things to put on my to-do list!

[Candace]

Great idea, Penny! I'll think twice now before I do away with old knit shirts!
Cheers!

[Jenny]

That is SO clever!!! Love them!!

[Thimbleanna]

Pretty cool Penny -- I love how the knit curls just like real rose petals!

[Amy @ parkcitygirl]

Penny! I love this! They are beautiful - your making a quilt full of these!? I might just have to go cut up a bunch of my shirts :)

[Ginger]

Thanks for the tutorial. That is really cute. I will be saving that for future expirmentation.
Ginger

[perleneige]

merçi beaucoup
perleneige

[Glynis]

What can I say that hasn't been said. Your creativity never ceases to amaze. You are truly gifted.

[Shelly]

I LOVE this technique! I am definitely going to try this in the future. Thanks for the tutorial. Happy sewing!

[Christy]

There's no end to your talent! It's beautiful!

[Estee]

Wow, that rose has come out so effective. The quilt is going to look gorgeous finished.

[allyson]

Wow, thanks for sharing this process! Perfect for upcoming Mother's Day too!

[Elisa]

Wow, so beautiful and simple. :) Thanks for sharing!

[jacoline (lien)]

This is great. Thanks for the super tutorial!!!!

[Anna M.]

Hi Penny! I received your package in the mail today...WOW! Thank you so much! I love the fabrics you sent, along with the cute sachet...it smelled so great when I opened the package. Also, I'm so excited to have one of your cute bags for my very own! Thanks again for your generosity! Have a great day! =)

BTW, I love the roses...Is there anything you can't do! =) Thanks for sharing your talents with the rest of us!

[Rachel]

Wow, I love this! So, sew creative! I'll be linking.

[Diann]

Nice job! Very clever and original. Plan to try it soon.

[Jody Blue]

I really have to either get my 60 year old sewing machine fixed or get a different one--those roses are so tempting

[Jennifer]

now that's cool!!

[val]

what a lovely rose! Thanks so much for the tutorial!

[Joan]

Your Rose tutorial is wonderful. Thank you for sharing. Great technique!

[Joan]

P.S. Say...they are having a Flower Power Contest over at Sew Mama Sew blog. You'll have to read more of the details. They are looking for Fabric Flowers! You should enter your quilt!!!! Good luck
Here is the url:

http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=763

[deborah]

beautifully done. I am so grateful. thank you
designcracker

[Erin]

my first attempt is here. Thanks again, I keep looking at clothes, curtains, etc. wondering if I can add your flowers to them now!

[A~]

Awesome. Beautiful and made from knit t-shirt. Hoo, hoo I'm all over that!

[Karin]

That is such a great idea!

[sheree]

So fantastic!!!!! Love this, Penny!

[Devona]

These are just wonderful! I've been cutting up jersey for a million crafts lately and the scraps are piling up. Now they have a purpose. I'll try to post results on my blog this week if I can!

[amy ( sew~amy)]

this is so cute, what a great idea.

[Colleen Penn]

I have this *thing* for roses! So even though my sewing is very novice, I made a rose & already love my practice one. Thanks!

[amy]

these are so lovely! thank you so much for the tutorial!

i thought you might like to see what i made with the roses -
http://craftydame.blogspot.com/2009/05/anatomy-embroidery.html

thanks again!

[Kim]

I hope you don't mind- but I linked to this tutorial on my blog. I used it to add some roses to a plain shirt and wanted to give you credit. It was so cute and easy! Thanks for showing us all how to do it. If you want me to take off the link, just let me know!

[Elane Caruso]

adorei as flores, achei facil e bonitas. Parabens

[cynthia]

Thanks for the tutorial. I have been making roses all day using all types of fabrics.

[Stacie]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! Here is my finished product from your idea: http://starsforstreetlights.blogspot.com/2009/07/after-novels-after-teacups-after-skirts.html

I love what you are doing with your blog. Thanks again!

[Jen]

Very cute! I think this would totally save an old quilt I have that needs some stains/ holes covered. Thank you for sharing this tutorial!
Jen

[sanztosi]

Hi
I'm Monica to Milan Italy
compliments your tutorial is really very nice
Friday, November 6 I will post on my blog that talks about this tutorial
bye
Moni

[Lindsay White]

This was my first independent sewing project and it came out GREAT! Thanks for inspiring me....

[Holly k]

Love it!!! thanks for sharing. I can think of several places I want to use this!!! Your cat house is awesome too!!! My kitties will be quite ecstatic when I build them one! :)

[Shauna]

I love your flowers. I will for sure be trying to come up with the perfect project, so I can use them.
Also, I will be posting them on my blog and making a link.
Thanks