Frayed Flower Pin for Market Tote

As I was looking at the gift I made for our speech therapist, I thought it needed something more.  So, I made my own version of this simple flower tutorial to add to this special gift.

 
To make this flower, you will need six (6) circles.  Mine measured about 3" in diameter, but you could make any size you choose.  I used a small bowl from my kitchen to trace a pattern for the circle.

Once you have cut the circles, set one aside.  You can choose to add iron on interfacing or other stiffener to this circle as it will be the base for your pin.

Stitch around the circumference of the remaining five circles with a contrasting thread.

Fold your circle in half.

Then, fold about 2/3 of the circle over.

Flip it over and fold the other 1/3 back over.

 
You will have an "S" shape like this (or in my case, a backwards "S").

 
Stitch these new petals onto the circle base.  Make a straight stitch from the center to about half way up the petal (about 4-5 stitches when your machine is set on 8).  Backstitch and repeat a couple of times to reinforce.

I did not add my interfacing until after I stitched the petals, and since I only use sew-in interfacing, I had to make a few extra stitches to secure it down.

Hot glue your pin back to the back of the flower.

Now, add a covered button or pearls or whatever you want and accessorize any outfit, purse, belt or more!