Spring has a way of making everything feel more colorful and alive, and there is no reason that energy should be limited to the garden.
This little fabric flower pin takes minutes to put together, costs almost nothing, and makes the perfect wearable nod to the season. The flowers outside have competition now.
What You Need
- A fabric flower (craft stores carry a wide range of colors and styles — pick one, or honestly, pick several)
- A pin back (available at craft stores, or simply repurpose a safety pin from around the house)
- A needle and thread
- Scissors
A cream flower was the choice for this version, but the options really are endless. Soft pastels, rich jewel tones, bright neons — whatever feels most like spring to you is the right answer. And since these come together so quickly, making a whole collection in different colors is entirely realistic.
How to Make It
Step 1: Remove the Stem and Leaves
Use scissors to snip away the stem and any leaves attached to the flower. A clean cut right at the base of the bloom is all that is needed here.
Step 2: Attach the Pin
Sew the pin onto the back of the flower. Position it slightly above the center point of the bloom rather than right in the middle — this small adjustment makes a noticeable difference in how the finished pin sits and hangs when worn.
That genuinely is the whole project. Two steps and a finished accessory ready to wear.
One final note on the subject of flowers: there appear to be two very different philosophies on how to appreciate them. The refined approach involves wearing them as jewelry. The alternative approach, favored by one very enthusiastic puppy named Tanner, involves destruction. Both parties are committed to their methods.