Carnations are beautiful flowers that symbolize love and admiration. Creating fabric keychains in the shape of carnations can be a fun and creative way to add a touch of nature to your everyday life. In this guide, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of making carnation-shaped fabric keychains.
1. Fabric of your choice (preferably in different colors for variety)
2. Scissors
3. Needle and thread
4. Keychain rings
5. Stuffing material (such as cotton or polyester fiberfill)
Start by selecting the fabric colors you want to use for your carnation keychains. Carnations come in various shades, so feel free to mix and match colors to create a vibrant bouquet of keychains. Cut the fabric into small squares, approximately 4x4 inches in size.
Take one fabric square and fold it diagonally to form a triangle. Then, fold the triangle in half again to create a smaller triangle. Cut along the folded edges, leaving the bottom edge intact. This will give you two identical petal shapes. Repeat this process with different fabric colors to create a variety of petals.
Take one petal and fold it in half lengthwise. Sew along the curved edge, leaving the bottom edge open. Repeat this process with all the petals you have prepared. Once you have sewn all the petals, turn them inside out to reveal the right side of the fabric.
Take one petal and place it flat on your working surface. Add a small amount of stuffing material to the center of the petal. Fold the sides of the petal towards the center, creating a cup-like shape. Secure the folded edges with a few stitches to hold the shape in place. Repeat this process with the remaining petals, layering them one on top of the other to create a full carnation shape.
Thread a needle with a strong thread and knot the end. Insert the needle through the bottom of the carnation, near the center, and pull it through until the knot stops at the fabric. Loop the thread through the keychain ring and insert the needle back through the carnation, close to the initial entry point. Repeat this process a few times to ensure the keychain ring is securely attached.
Trim any excess thread and fluff the petals of your fabric carnation keychain. You can also add additional embellishments, such as small beads or fabric leaves, to enhance the overall look. Get creative and personalize your keychains to your liking.
Now you have a beautiful carnation-shaped fabric keychain ready to adorn your keys or give as a thoughtful handmade gift. Enjoy the process of creating these miniature floral accessories and let the beauty of nature accompany you wherever you go!
