DIY braid bracelet. We weave bracelets from ribbons and beads with our own hands - diagrams, step-by-step descriptions of the work progress and videos

In this material we presented 6 step-by-step master classes for beginners, following which you can make flowers from ribbons for making/decorating with your own hands:

• Artificial flowers (interior);
• Wall panels;
• Topiaryev;
• Decorative and wedding bouquets;
• Costume jewelry (rings, brooches, necklaces, bracelets);
• Hair accessories (headbands, headbands, barrettes, elastic bands);
• Boutonniere;
• Gift packaging;
• Decorative pillows;
• Boxes for jewelry and other small items;
• Albums and notebooks;
• Applications for clothes, bags and shoes;
• ...and much more! This selection of photos shows only a small part of the crafts that you can make after mastering various techniques for making flowers from ribbons:

In addition to step-by-step instructions, you will find 30 photo ideas for inspiration, as well as a useful selection of videos.

Master class 1. Twisted rose from a solid ribbon

Let's start with, perhaps, the simplest and fairly quick way to make roses from ribbons with your own hands. Once you master the technique of rolling roses from ribbon, you can make them while sitting in front of the TV. Depending on the width and length of the ribbon used, you can twist both small and lush buds. You can use a ribbon made of any material - organza, satin, cotton and even strips of linen fabric.

What you will need:

• Any ribbon - the longer and wider it is, the larger the bud will be. For a medium-sized rose, a 2.5 cm wide ribbon is enough.
• Thread and needle or hot glue gun.
• Scissors.

How to twist a rose from a ribbon:

Step 1. Straighten and place the tape in front of you, then bend one of the ends of the tape (either) along the bias, as shown in Fig. 1.

Step 2. Wrap the tip of the ribbon into a roll in two or three turns to form the core of the rose, fix its lower part with glue or simply sew it (see Fig. 2).

Step 3. Now we begin to form the rose petals. To do this, bend the tape again obliquely to the outer side (see Fig. 3) and wrap it around the core of the rose, holding (and, if desired, fixing with thread/glue) the entire workpiece from below (see Fig. 4).

Step 4. Next, continue to “build up” the layers of “petals” according to the scheme: bend the ribbon outward - wrap the bud - bend the ribbon outward - wrap the bud, etc. (see Fig. 5). Periodically fix the layers of tape at the base of the bud with glue or thread and a needle. Remember that the most important thing is not to let the ribbon unravel.

• Experienced decorators can twist a rose by fixing the layers of tape only a couple of times (at the beginning and at the end), but for beginners it is easier to stitch/glue the “petals” of a rose much more often.
• It is more convenient to roll a rose by holding the base of the bud between your index and middle fingers, so that the flower seems to be lying in your palm.

Step 5. When the rose reaches the desired size, press the end of the ribbon to the base and tie/glue (Fig. 6).

• Practice curling roses from ribbons of different widths and lengths, experiment with the angle of the ribbon, the number of folds per layer, or the tightness of the twist to achieve the effect you like best. So, for example, a rose twisted from ribbon can be very multi-layered or, conversely, softer, have sharper corners or, conversely, rounded.

If you have any questions, we suggest watching a video on how to make a flower from a satin ribbon with your own hands using this technique.

Master class 2. Realistic flowers from ribbons (peonies, roses or ranunculus)

Now we suggest you familiarize yourself with the technique, following which you can achieve the most realistic and elegant look of petals, which is only possible for flowers made by yourself. Take a look at this selection of photos and see for yourself.

Despite all the beauty and apparent complexity, even a beginner can make such flowers from ribbons with his own hands.

You will need:

• Candle or lighter.
• Ribbon 5 cm wide (for a medium peony) made of 100% polyester (it can be either rayon/satin or organza). Keep in mind that ribbons made from natural materials will not work. If you want to make a large and lush peony, then you can use either more petals and/or a ribbon 7-8 cm wide.
• Scissors.
• Needle and thread to match the ribbon.

How to make a peony with your own hands:

Step 1. Cut the ribbon into squares in the following sizes and numbers:

• 5×7 cm (6-10 pcs);
• 4×6 cm (6-10 pcs);
• 3×5 cm (6-10 pcs);
• 2×4 cm (6-10 pcs).

As a result, you should have a minimum of 24 and a maximum of 40 squares. The more petals you make, the more magnificent and larger the bud will be.

Step 2: Now arrange the groups of squares into piles. Then cut out petals from each stack (the shape is shown in the picture below). Keep in mind that accuracy is not important here, everything can be done by eye, without measurements and without using templates. The main thing is that you get petals of different sizes: very large - large - medium - small.

Step 3. It's time for the fun part - giving shape and volume to our petals. To do this, light a candle or lighter and, holding the edges of the petal at a distance of about 2 cm from the fire, melt them (but do not scorch them!). Rotate the petal smoothly but quickly. This way you need to process all your workpieces.

• If you want the petal to become more rounded, hold it over the fire a little longer, but do not reduce the distance from the fire. However, sometimes petals slightly blackened by fire look quite organic.

Step 4. Take one of the smallest petals, roll it into a roll and make a couple of stitches in its lower part to secure it. You now have the core of your flower.

Step 5. Attach the second small petal and secure it with a couple of stitches. Continue attaching the petals one after another, maintaining a checkerboard pattern. When you are done with the small petals, start attaching the middle petals, then the larger ones, and finally the largest ones.

Flowers made from ribbons in two shades

Flowers made from ribbons of the same shade

Well, that's all, the peony is ready!

Using the same principle, but by changing the number, shape, size and color of the petals, as well as adding stamens from beads or floss threads, you can create roses, tulips, poppies or ranunculus.

Following our master class, you can make flowers not only from satin ribbons, but also from organza. Why not use old ribbons for baby bows?

Master class 3. Simple flowers from ribbons in 5 minutes

If you need to make flowers from ribbons with your own hands as quickly as possible, for example, for gift wrapping, then this step-by-step instruction will help you out.

What you will need:

• Any tape;
• Beads;
• Scissors;
• Hot glue gun.

How to make a flower from ribbon:

Step 1. Cut out a small circle with a diameter of about 5 cm from cardboard or thick paper. This circle will become the base of your flower and will be hidden under the petals, so it does not need to be cut out carefully.

Step 2: Start gluing the tape to the top edge of the circle, creating a pleat as shown in the photo below.

Step 3: Continue applying the tape in a spiral pattern in 3 or more layers. When you reach the center, cut off the excess tape, fold the end under, and carefully glue it in place.

Step 4: Place a large dot of hot glue in the center of the flower and quickly fill it with beads.

Master class 4. Small textured flower made from wave braid

If you want to decorate a ring, headband, brooch or necklace with a flower, then a rose made from wave braid is best suited. After all, it turns out so neat, strong, elegant and small.

What you will need:

• A wave braid of medium width and a length of 50-60 cm (for one rose) or two ribbons of different colors of the same width, 25-30 cm long (if you want to make a two-color rose). However, the length can be longer or shorter, it depends on what size you want to make the bud.
• Scissors.
• Sewing machine.
• Threads with a needle to match the braid.

Step 1. Take two wave braids of the same length and intertwine them together as shown in the photo. Before you start weaving, secure the two ribbons with some kind of clamp so that they do not unravel.

Step 2: Machine stitch along the edge of your piece to secure the weave.

If you don't have a machine, it doesn't matter. Just run large stitches along the entire length of the braid.

Step 3. To make the flower, simply start folding the ribbon at one end, securing the layers with hot glue in some places.

Step 4: When you're done, you should have a bud that looks something like this. Simply tuck the remaining end of the braid under the flower and secure it with glue.

Step 5. Glue a small circle of felt, cardboard or thick fabric to the base. In the future, you can glue anything to this base - from a hairpin to a ring.

Step 6. Have you noticed that all the petals of our flower are closed? In this form, it looks more like a peony or ranunculus. If you want the flower to become a rose, simply spread each petal outward one by one.

Master class 5. Poinsettia with leaves

It's time to tell you how to make poinsettias from ribbons, which can be used to decorate anything, for example, an autumn wreath as in the photo below.

What you will need:

• Ribbon 4-6 cm wide in red, cream or any other desired shade;
• Green ribbon (for leaves) 2-3 cm wide;
• Scissors;
• A needle and thread to match the ribbon for the petals or thin copper wire (jewelry);
• Beads;
• Hot glue.

How to make a poinsettia from ribbons:

Step 1. Cut three pieces of equal length from the ribbon. How long should the segments be? It depends on what size flower you need. If you want to make a flower with a diameter of 12 cm, then the segments should be exactly this length.

Step 2. Give the resulting rectangles a diamond shape. You can do this in the following way: stack the pieces on top of each other, fold the stack in half, then give the resulting square a triangle shape by cutting off the excess on the sides. Voila, you've got diamonds!

Step 3. Pinch each diamond in the middle and tie the folds with thread (you can do a couple of stitches) or jewelry wire.

Step 4. Place all three pieces next to each other, then tie them with thread or jewelry wire to create a flower. Adjust the petals if necessary.

Step 5. Glue several stamen beads into the center of the flower.

Step 6. Now let's work on the leaves. Cut two lengths of 6-9 cm from the green ribbon (the length of the pieces should be approximately three times the width of your green ribbon). Place one of the rectangles on the table, wrong side up. Bend its right side downwards along the bias so that the workpiece takes on an L-shape (see photo). Now fold your letter G in half to create a house-shaped piece with a roof. Gather the bottom of the “house” with a couple of stitches or glue.

Step 7. Now the leaves can be glued/sewn to the back of the poinsettia, to a felt round base (if you have one) or directly to a decorative object (headband, pillow, etc.).

Master class 6. Lace ribbon flower

And finally, we present another express method for making a simple but beautiful flower with your own hands. The principle of operation in this technique is similar to that described in MK No. 3, but instead of glue, a thread with a needle is used to fix the craft, and instead of a satin ribbon, a lace ribbon is used. However, you can use any other one. Lace flowers make wonderful brooches and hair clips.

What you will need:

• Lace ribbon;
• Scissors;
• Needle and thread to match the ribbon;
• Beads;
• Hot glue.

How to make a lace flower:

Step 1: Baste the tape along the bottom edge using wide stitches.

Step 2. Once you are done sewing, gather the ribbon by pulling the thread and bring the two ends together to complete the circle and create the first layer of petals.

Step 3. Glue a small circle of felt or other fabric into the center on the wrong side of the flower. Sew the necessary accessories to it, for example, a pin, to make a brooch.

Step 4. Glue beads, rhinestones, stones or other decor to the center.

If you want to continue your acquaintance with the art of making flowers from ribbons with your own hands, we offer you to watch the following step-by-step video instructions.

In this video, you will learn how to make kanzashi flowers from 2.5 cm ribbon.

This video shows a method for making a rose from a satin ribbon, which differs from our master class No. 1.

Here is another master class on making roses in shabby chic style.

BRAIDED BUTTON. MASTER CLASS FROM ASI MINULINA

"MONKEY FIST" BUTTON

A very original button, easy to make and does not require special materials.
To make each button we will need the following materials:

A small ball or bead. The bead in the center of the knot determines the size of the button. You may need to experiment with different beads until you find the right match between it, the size of the future button and the number of turns needed for the braid.

Threads and instant glue to secure the cord.

Required tools:

Scissors, sewing needle.

Manufacturing process:

You need to determine how many turns you will make, and then do this number at each step. I did four turns.

Weaving a knot should begin on the fingers. Wrap the cord four times through your index and middle fingers, then once around your middle finger.

Holding the cord horizontally behind the turns, pull it between your fingers at the base of the turns, encircling all the turns.

Moving from bottom to top, wrap the cord four times around all the turns in the center. Insert a bead (ball) into the formed “well”, placing it on the middle finger.

Moving from the back to the front, pull the cord through the bottom turns four times, then through the top ones, over the first four already made.

Carefully remove the fingers, observing the order of weaving all the turns. The bead will remain in place.

Tighten the cord around the bead, pulling the rings of wraps in the order in which they were made. The bead should “sit” securely inside.

There are two options here:

1. We make a loop from the “tails”: leaving a small end of each “tail”, carefully sew them together. The resulting loop is sewn to the product. This option makes sense to use if the fabric of your product is thick (for example, coat fabric).
2. Sew on a button without a loop: Cut the end of the cord very short and secure it with instant glue, then hide it under the twists.

The button is ready!

Many people like weaving from ribbons. Probably the point is the simplicity of creating baubles and their unobtrusive appearance, reminiscent of the end of the last century, when such baubles were popular and many people liked to weave them with their own hands. This article invites you to try ribbon weaving for yourself. The weaving patterns are simple, but even without them everything is clear. And what child would not be interested in creating baubles from ribbons with their own hands?

Bracelets

Weaving bracelets from ribbons is not difficult, the main thing is to be careful when working with scissors and needles. You can weave a decoration from ribbons or braid step by step with your own hands at home - a master class or step-by-step instructions that can be easily found on the Internet will help you do everything correctly and without mistakes.

Bracelet made of four satin ribbons

Weaving such a bauble is very easy. It will look fashionable and stylish on both women and men.

You will need:

How to do:

The bracelet is ready!

Bracelet with pearls

This is a very feminine bracelet that will suit both an evening dress and an elegant trouser suit.

You will need:

• a strip of satin approximately 50.5 cm long;
• pearls or beads;
• elastic cord;
• a needle with a large eye (depending on the thickness of the lace).

How to do:

Done, ready to wear!

Gallery: weaving from ribbons (25 photos)

Chokers

Weaving neck decorations from ribbons will be easy even for beginners.

Ribbon choker

DIY bauble for stylish girls.

You will need:

How to do:

1. Measure your neck and cut a piece of fabric that length, adding a centimeter.
2. If you decide to use a flower as a decoration, tie the stem in a knot at the base of the flower and remove the excess with scissors.
3. Place the strip of fabric where it will rest on your neck and attach Velcro to the ends. Important : Velcro with soft loops should be directed towards the neck, and Velcro with hooks should be directed away from the neck. This way you will avoid skin irritation.
4. Use a glue gun to attach the decoration to the ribbon.

Done, now you can give the bauble to someone or wear it yourself.

Bauble with chain clasp

These baubles were worn in the nineties.

You will need:

• a third of a meter of velvet about 23 mm wide;
• a clasp and a piece of chain from an old and/or broken chain;
• needle and thread;
• pendant decoration with a metal loop.

How to do:

Other DIY ribbon items

ribbon flower

Such baubles are easy for beginners to weave and can be used as accessories to decorate hair (little girls especially love them), as well as brooches (this will appeal to an elegant older woman).

You will need:

How to do:

Fenechka is ready!

Ribbon Bookmark

Craft for bibliophiles. The bookmark is very convenient to use. No more dog-eared pages or stray bits in your favorite books!

You will need:

• beautiful button;
• thick fabric tape;
• scrunchy;
• needle and thread or sewing machine.

How to do:

The bookmark is ready to use.

Weaving baubles from ribbons is another type of handicraft. It can be practiced by children and adults at any age. Mastering this kind of weaving is not difficult, and it does not take much time. Weaving from satin ribbons is easier than from beads or ordinary threads, since the material is softer and more pliable. We will tell and show you about weaving with ribbons for beginners, how to weave bracelets from them and much more, we will introduce you to some patterns.

Ribbon weaving for beginners

When learning any new business, you must first find out where to start, get acquainted with the important key points, find out what is most important in order to eliminate possible mistakes in the future. Also when weaving ribbons, start with the basics. To get started, buy satin ribbons; they are sold in fabric stores or craft stores. The tapes come in different widths and are sold by the mentrozh. The range of colors is huge. It is best to take a ribbon of medium width, since with a wide ribbon it will be difficult for beginners to master weaving with ribbons, and one that is too narrow will wear out quickly. For your first work, it is better to choose only two colors, and for example, weave a bauble; this video will help you with weaving from ribbons:

Weaving patterns

Weaving satin ribbons allows you to create many beautiful things, bracelets, necklaces, keychains. In this regard, weaving from ribbons, weaving patterns are presented in large quantities. They differ in the number of colors, the complexity of execution, the addition of additional materials and simply unusual patterns. We invite you to watch video diagrams of weaving from ribbons of the most interesting of them:

Also, on the eve of the New Year holidays, patterns for weaving New Year's balls will be relevant:

Weaving bracelets

Most often, bracelets or baubles are made from ribbons. The pattern for weaving baubles from ribbons is not difficult to implement, but you can make a variety of options. Weaving bracelets from ribbons can be made from 2, 4, 6 or more ribbons of different colors, often adding additions in the form of beads or pendants. You can visually evaluate them in ribbon weaving video lessons:

Weaving flowers from ribbons

Weaving flowers from ribbons has not only an aesthetic, but also a practical meaning. You can decorate clothes with these flowers, make brooches from them, decorate bags, or even create an entire picture by attaching them to cardboard or plywood and placing them in a frame. Weaving from satin ribbons in this case gives a very bright, rich color and shine. Ribbon weaving: the flowers even have their own special name - kanzashi. We invite you to watch several videos on weaving similar flowers:

As you can already see, weaving flowers from ribbons is very diverse, we have shown only a small part of what can be done using ribbons.

Most likely, teenage girls will like weaving baubles from ribbons, young girls will like elegant bracelets with beads, and older ones will want to take up weaving kanzashi flowers. But in fact, there are no age restrictions. Do what you like, the main thing is that this activity brings you pleasure.

What can be made from ribbons

How many things do you know that can be made from ribbons? Bracelets, necklaces, hair ornaments... And this is not the whole list. Many needlewomen and needlewomen manage to embroider pictures with satin ribbons, weave them into rugs, covers and much more. In order to learn these various handicraft techniques yourself, you just need to have the desire, materials and perseverance, then you will definitely succeed. After all, weaving with ribbons - a very interesting, useful and exciting hobby for people of all ages.

Where to begin

Today you can find a lot of information and lessons related to any needlework, so learning what you like so much has become much easier than, say, 15-20 years ago.

We can now only rejoice at the progress. But let’s not move away from the topic, but consider what weaving from ribbons can be. It can be both complex and simple, understandable even to a beginner. For beginners, it will be easier to learn how to weave so-called baubles than to immediately start making carpets.

Weaving baubles from ribbon

Baubles are not weaving ribbons themselves, as some people believe, but a bracelet decoration. In general, such a bracelet can be woven not only from ribbons, but also from threads, scraps, leather and other materials. So, let's get down to one of the simple techniques for weaving baubles. Take two tapes about five to six millimeters wide and one meter long. Secure them together with a needle or pin. Wrap one ribbon over the other so that a loop is formed through which you need to thread another ribbon and tighten it with a knot. Next, repeat this with another lace, that is, wrap it around another and thread it into a loop, tighten it. You can weave until the ribbon runs out, or you can “adjust” the product to the girth of your hand. You can attach clasps to one and the other side of the bracelet that will fasten on your hand, or simply leave the ties.

This is the simplest weaving of baubles from ribbons. But you can also weave flowers from ribbons, which are called kanzashi. Kanzashi is an ancient decoration of Japanese geishas.

Kanzashi weaving

Weaving kanzashi flower ribbons may seem difficult at first glance, but it is not so. The very principle of weaving is the correct bending of a satin ribbon to form the petals of a flower, for example, a rose. Take a tape 4-5 centimeters wide and about one and a half meters long. Roll one edge into a tube so that it looks like the middle of a flower. Bend the free edge in half: this will be a petal that needs to be beautifully attached to the middle. You can glue it with Moment glue or simply sew it with thread.

Where to use kanzashi

This weaving of ribbons can be useful in making brooches or hair clips. It is enough to simply glue an ordinary crocodile clip, automatic clip or hairpin to the base of the flower, and you will already have a wonderful decoration ready, which is also made by yourself. And in order to use such a rose as a brooch, you just need to pin the base with a pin, which you will later attach to clothes.