DIY embroidered brooches
BUZZING ABOUT - magical embroidered brooches in insect shapes to decorate lapels, tops and more.
Materials
- Felt (3 mm)
- Beads/sequins to sew on
- Beading wire
- Brooch pin back
- Sew-on stones
- Thread
- Beading needle
- Fabric glue
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Template
STEP 1
Trace template onto felt and cut without seam allowances. Begin at the head and securely sew the beads along the head outline. Fill a second row with beads, as well.
STEP 2
Once you have completed the head with two rows of beads around, sew a large sew-on stone in the middle.
STEP 3
Create the eyes using beads and sequins, as shown. Sew everything securely and be sure knots are durable.
STEP 4
Sew small beads along the body and wing outlines by hand and secure them well.
STEP 5
Sew large sew-on stones at the inner body outline securely. Fill any spaces of the body with small beads.
STEP 6
Fill the wings with small beads until all spaces are covered.
STEP 7
Use 4 pieces of beading wire for insect legs (each apx. 5 cm/2 in) cut to length and thread the beads onto the wire. Poke the wire ends through the felt and secure them in place with fabric glue.
STEP 8
Finallly, cut a small bit of felt to use with the brooch pin and use the fabric glue to secure the pin onto the back side of the brooch.
FINISHED!
Make up a bunch and use different colored beads and gems to match various outfits in your closet.
