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DIY- The 4th Type of Rose

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... and if I may say so, my favorite so far... I love them all, but this one is the fluffiest and most exuberant!

I cut a strip of chiffon  full width (110cm) and 20 cms in length. Then on bias I made these curly ribs using invisible (nylon) thread and a tight zig-zag, all on the same side of the fabric. You can also use normal thread and, why not, contrasting colors!


I folded the strip in 2 lengthwise, the ribs being inside,  and stitched the edge. Turned inside out this long cylinder - the ribs are now on the inside, the assembling stitch on the inside.
Then I followed the steps mentioned in my first rose tutorial without pressing it first.

 For other version of roses of roses I made check out this link (the wrinkled rose) and this one (the other 3 in a funny scheme).

 For a "green" version of ties using selvedge see this tutorial:)

I can't promise this is the last type of rose - but I can promise to blog about other things too:)) For sure you'll hear about a lovely jewelry bag that I made today and see the overdue colorful tutorial about organizing fabric swatches!
And one last pic of the rose which I like a lot:)

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  1. LakshmiRPSeptember 19, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Lovely! another one added to my never -ending to-do list, i plan to make one flower of each type and use them as embellishments in few outfits of the entire set of 9 new dresses i am making for this navarathri! Thanks for sharing this magda!

    Looking forward to fabric swatches organizing tute!

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  2. magdamagdaSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Oh yes Lakshmi and making a skirt this month is still on my never ending to do list too:))I haven't forgotten... but I haven't made one either:((

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  3. Maya KuzmanSeptember 20, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    It is gorgeous! And the color is perfect for the fall!

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  4. SewingadictaSeptember 20, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    You always impressed me with all these ideas bubbling in your head like a pot about to explode ... you are so talented!!

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  5. KanelstrandSeptember 21, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Mmmm, I like the exuberance! :)))

    And the colors you use... I seem to be helplessly attracted to them.

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