How to make leaves from satin ribbon?

Many crafts are made from satin ribbons, but flowers are more popular. With the right approach, they look like natural ones, but to complete the picture they lack leaves, which add a natural look to the work or hide minor imperfections. Having studied the basic rules of the techniques, you can easily learn how to create various leaves with your own hands.

Materials and tools for creating satin crafts

Experienced needlewomen prepare in advance the materials and tools that will be needed for the job. For any technology the list is the same:

• sharp scissors;
• tweezers, long with curved ends;
• threads;
• thin and thick needle;
• ruler;
• chalk or soap;
• candle or lighter;
• satin ribbons of various widths.

Having been well prepared, you can safely begin to create.

Important! Many craftswomen use a special soldering iron instead of scissors, which simultaneously cuts and melts the edge.

How to make leaves for a flower?

There are many types of flower leaves: simple and complex, large and small, voluminous and flat. Depending on the style of composition, the technique is determined, colors and quantities of materials are selected. The size of the finished sheet depends on the width of the tape, so tapes of any width are suitable for all methods.

Simple

From the name it is clear that this method is suitable for beginners. Simple petals are used in combination with any flowers. To make them you need:

• cut ribbons 5 cm wide into 10 cm rectangles, the length is equal to the width multiplied by two;
• singe the cuts over a candle;
• bend the top corners to the center of the bottom and secure with a pin;
• At the bottom, place a hand stitch “forward with the needle”, sewing together both layers;
• tighten the stitching and secure it;
• Sew the edges on the reverse side, the leaf is ready.

For a rose

To make leaves for a rose, you will additionally need wire and glue. They look beautiful and natural, and are made easily and quickly:

• cut a 5 cm wide tape into 7 cm pieces;
• coat the wrong side with glue and place a piece of wire diagonally and place a second piece on top;
• smooth out so that the wire stands out well, it will be the middle vein of the leaf;
• when the glue dries, cut out the shape of a leaf and make serifs;
• burn the edges over the fire and while the sheet is hot add curves to it for a natural look.

Important! It is advisable to use transparent glue that does not leave marks on the fabric.

Corrugated

For a textured sheet, a tape 5 cm wide is suitable:

1. Cut it into 6 cm pieces and wet it with water.
2. Fold it diagonally, inside out, so that the edges are aligned on one side.
3. Place this piece between two layers of thin synthetic fabric, such as organza.
4. Place a heated iron on top and, pressing it with one hand, roll the fabric under it.
5. Then pull out the workpiece, unfold it and cut out the shape of the leaves.
6. Finish the edges over the candle.
7. The resulting corrugated leaves are used for various flower arrangements.

Important! The finished product should not be wet or wrinkled, otherwise it will lose its relief. To give it an aesthetic appearance, it is periodically sprayed with hairspray.

Big leaf

If you need a large leaf, then use two pieces of 25 mm tape, each 12 cm long. To make it you need:

1. fold the two strips right side inward, cut the corner and melt the cut;
2. sew a hand zigzag stitch to the bottom;
3. pull together to form a tight gather;
4. Sew gathered ribbons together along the wrong side and secure at the bottom.

Important! For crafts made from satin ribbons, synthetic materials are chosen so that the cut melts and does not burn.