First project: a hexagon flower
Seven 1 inch hexagons sewn into a flower, ready to appliqué onto a bag or cushion.
Step by step
- Baste seven hexagons: one centre and six petals.
- Lay them out and take a photo for reference.
- Whipstitch each petal to the centre.
- Join each petal to its neighbours.
- Press, remove the papers (loosen glue gently or snip basting) and appliqué the flower onto a cushion or bag.
Watch
English Paper Piecing - How to Make a Hexagon Flower (7:13)
By Emma Jones Vintage Sewing Box · Open on YouTube
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