DIY Felt Lotus Flower

Hello there! Here's my brief tutorial on how to make the felt lotus flower pictured below. ("Brief" because it's so stunningly simple.)

And, yes, I know it's aqua. It looked bluer in the shop. :)

Step 1: Start with a small felt square. Mine run anywhere from 3/4 of an inch to 2 1/2 inches. You'll be varying sizes throughout the project to get the flower's layers right, larger squares on the bottom and smaller on top.

Step 2: Make a small cut in the center of each side of the square. (Make sure the cuts don't meet in the middle!)

Step 3: Round out the edges of the cuts to get that pointed petal shape.

Step 4: Repeat this process at varying sizes until you have three or four petal layers.

Step 5: Stack the layers, largest on bottom, smallest on top, and secure them. (Most of the time I use a dot of hot glue in the center of each square. Sometimes I use strong thread. It's up to you.)

Step 6: Create the flower's center.

This is where you can go a couple of different ways. You can cut out a circle of yellow felt and try blanket-stitching it on for a cutesy little touch.

Personally, I take a small strip of leftover felt, roll it up, and secure it with hot glue. Then I glue it to the center of the flower so that when I fold the top layer of petals up, they have something to hold onto.

(If you look closely, you can see the top petals folded over the tiny felt roll. It blends in nicely, though, doesn't it?)

Step 7: Add leaf backing. Simply repeat steps 1 through 3 with a slightly larger square of green felt, then glue or sew it to the back of the flower.  And you're done!

This is one of my favorite felt flowers to make. You can attach them to headbands or give them wire stems for a bouquet, I think they look especially great hanging from a mobile, as pictured below.

And there you have it. Have fun, my felt-frenzied friends! If you end up trying it for yourself, feel free to share! I'd love to see!

Thanks for stopping by! More posts coming soon!

Millie