Gathered Rose Brooch The gathered ribbon rose is a simple rose to make if you gather the ribbon on the wire. There are a multitude of uses for this charming rose, one of my favourites being in this dear little brooch. This small rose uses a 10" length of 1" or 1ü"-wide wired ribbon and when combined with a few leaves and loops of satin cord is charming as a pin. Wear it on a blouse atop a lacey handkerchief.

1. Expose 1/2" of the two wires on one end of the ribbon then twist them together to secure the end of the ribbon. Starting at the other end, gather the ribbon along one wire only and push it toward the secured end.

2. When tightly gathered, secure the gathered ribbon by twisting the remaining wires together. Fold one end down, about 1".

3. Stitch in place and then roll the stump the full length of the gathered ribbon stitching the ribbon as you go.

4. Complete the rose by folding down the end of the gathered ribbon and stitching it securely at the base of the rose.

5. Trim the excess ribbon and wire.

6. Combine one rose with a few leaves or sheer green bow loops. Add a piece of lace or satin cord to the arrangement and glue all in place into a filigree holder with pin back.

 

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