How To Make Silk Taffeta Roses // No Special Tools, Just Fruit Salad!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 เม.ย. 2021
- It was too late to order silk flowers for this costume in time for my (okay yes, self imposed sure) deadline, so I decided to dive into a wild idea: what if I just made some myself? Thus with some scraps of the silk taffeta, some tools from the kitchen, and not enough sleep honestly, these silk roses were created into being!
The floristry wire and tape from Amazon: www.amazon.com/Paxcoo-Floral-...
Tweezers: www.amazon.com/Scientific-Lab...
The PVA glue I had on hand that worked fine: www.talasonline.com/Jade-403
I purchased the silk taffeta from Silk Baron: www.silkbaron.com/
Silently watch me make these two roses in real time: • Silk Flowers In Real Time
Music and Sound Effects from Epidemic Sound.
Where I get my pattern drafting paper: atlaslevy.com/Paper_c_13.html (not sponsored)
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First, a disclaimer: So many of you have kindly offered to send me things, including vintage items you may have inherited, and I am so honored you would think of me and of course I do adore vintage treasures, however, unfortunately I only have so much storage space currently! So there is a chance that if something just wont work for me, or doesn't fit me etc, that I may not be able to keep all of your lovely things. Please only send things if you are okay with the possibility that I may donate items I just cannot keep. If you would prefer I put things that I can't keep into the TCH Etsy shop to help raise funds for me and the channel, please specify this in a note or letter in your parcel. Thank you so much!
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In an effort to counteract the mean comments, I like your voice! I think you're very eloquent and pleasant to listen to. You have a unique way of story telling with a flavour of humour without it feeling like a weird comedy. Especially in your look books, I think your commentary is excellent!
I couldn't agree more. She is the best. She should do voice over as a profession. Her cadence and even tone is perfect.
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I do too! Her voice is fabulous!
Ditto!
I totally agree, I love listening to her voice!
I actually really like your speech pattern. It sounds like I am actually in your space with you chatting instead of a super rehearsed more tutorial/classroom setting. Please don't change.
Thank you! I'd rather keep things chill, so I only ever script my lookbooks, I'm just rambling for everything else usually 😅❤
Admit it. Youre really a citizen of the land of Oz.
Well I do love green ✨💚✨
@@TheClosetHistorian Looks great on you. This Victorian gown was stunning. There is a tinype photographer in your state. If you wanted pics.
She's part of the emerald city court
Back at school during a couple of home economics lessons we used a similar technique - heated household items to shape petals) Our teacher poured some sand in a pan and we heated spoons in it.
Btw, for all the impatient people that say you talk slowly, well, they can just use this nifty feature increasing the speed of the video. Won't lie, I use it myself from time to time) One's impatience is no excuse to be rude to a creator who likely poured hours of effort into making a video 😑
LOL, I'm from Texas, I slowed it down one notch. Perfect for me.
This comment section is has been the first time I have heard about this heated sand situation! Interesting!
I love your voice and speech pattern. For some reason my brain likes that pattern alot
Thank you!
Please don’t stop sharing your crafting skills! You have most certainly touched many hearts with your green roses!😍
I forgot to tell you how beautiful you looked in that lovely dress!
Yess
Sometimes I'll just rewatch one of your videos to have your voice going in the background while I work on a project.
Here's to countering the negativity! I find your voice quiet soothing actually, I struggle with sleep because trauma and I regularly have your older videos playing in the background to help me sleep.
I do too
Me too. I call it sleep learning
Sammmeeee
Me too!
@@cynthiadugan858 lol. I love that.
I love listening to your videos! I like how you voice over - the sighs - the comments - the asides - *chefs kiss* it makes it totally relatable to me. And your voice is great! The flowers came out so nice, as well. I’m not sure I have the patience for that. Lol
Thank you Maria! 💚
@@TheClosetHistorian ♥️
Your voice is lovely. Ignore the jerks who have nothing better to do than critique others for doing things they aren’t brave enough to do. Also, this whole ensemble set is 🔥🔥🔥! The most stunning shade of green.
Thank you! 💚 Green is my favorite 🥰
You can sew, you can make your own jewelry, and now you can make your own flowers!! I don't think there is anything you cannot do!! Amazing!
Thank you Onesma!
I have a ruined silk shirt I have been wondering what to do with. this would be perfect! What a beautiful project.
I love how you go from "I forgot to order flowers, let's watch a video and try myself" to incredible art pieces, using only scraps and household items. Are you secretly a bunch of fairies hiding in a dress, using magic and enchanting? That would explain a lot...
I say "no" to buying fancy flower tools. Why waste your money when you (1) have things that work and (2) could get more things (i.e., ice cream scoop, large rounded serving spoon) at a thrift store, Dollar Tree, or grocery store? The money you save can go toward more silk! Plus, small pillows can easily be sewn from scraps and then stuffed with scraps, such as the bits from cutting out flower petals. The flowers you made and formed into a corsage are beautiful. I like your hat, speech pattern, and voice too!
Thank you!
Tiny rose petal curling iron! Your voice is expressive, friendly,
sarcastic in a good way!
Thank you!
I do like your voice
Thank you! ❤
You so belong in an enchanted land in an emerald glass castle. Your vibe and color choices and style is incredible 🦋
Thank you! I would like such a castle indeed!
The flowers look gorgeous! I’m so surprised people have said they don’t like your voice. I watch your videos sometimes to de stress because of the cadence of your voice and getting to hear about sewing. You sound great 👍
Thank you Molly! ❤
Congrats on 50k!
And your voice and cadence are lovely. You have been added to my short list of youtubers that I listen to while I am winding down to go to sleep.
Thank you! ❤
This color silk will never get old. So beautiful
Of the TH-camrs I watch, you're the only one whose voice my husband has specifically praised, and he's a former professional DJ and musician, so he knows from voices.
My dad almost went into radio, so I think I get my voice from him 😂
I love these flowers! You only speak the way you do because you are intelligent, sometimes our brains work faster than our mouths, other times it's the other way around. This was really amazing how you made them with household items!
Thank you Alaganthra!
I like the improvised tools (They fit my DIY ethos ) but I can see the appeal of buying proper tools. Also I like you voice and your style of commentary. :)
Thank you Annie!
I have an ice cream scoop, and a blowtorch 🤔. A dangerous game indeed.
Haha Hannah...
Be careful 😉
I find it so refreshing to listen to someone who's speech isn't peppered with "ums" and "ya knows," never mind the rising inflections on the end of every other word making everything sound like a question. As far as purchasing the flower making tools... do it.
I second the appreciation of your voice and delivery. I always enjoy your videos, and your speaking is part of why.
Please get the tools, and do more of these! It's like watching magic! 😍🤔😮🙃
Thank you Ela!
B...you know I’m a long time subbie and I LOVE your voice and your HUMOR! That’s why I watch you. I don’t sew and not intending to take it up anytime soon. There are scores of basic TH-camrs with basic voices, sugar sweet humor and interesting videos on this platform.
ATTENTION TROLLS AND MEAN GIRLS: go find another place to lurk. 🤓❤️
Thank you Brenda! ❤
Before I had an egg iron, I used a melon baller and ice cream scoop. And thin nose pliers (which I still use). That's actually what my millinery teacher told us to use if we didn't have tools.
One tip - if you can heat the tool over something electrical - a hot plate, or have it touching an iron for a while - it's better. Using an open flame can cause blackening of the tools, which can then transfer to the fabric. Can be a problem if you're using a lighter coloured fabric, so it's worth remembering.
You have NO IDEA how timely this is. I've been trying several techniques to make some for my wedding dress, and time is a-tickin!
Congratulations and good luck on your special day. Good for you to make some things yourself. You will look back so fondly on these things
Congrats on 50k! 🎉
Thank you Chae! ❤❤❤
Definitely need more flower making videos! I'll never get enough of that silk. Sigh!
You are able to create these with melon ballers and tweezers! Thank you so much for doing this video.
Your usual quirky sense of humour is just a delight. I look forward to your posting each week, like waiting for a good friend who always makes me feel good. Be encouraged. Negative comments say more about the person from whom they originate than you.
Thank you Kaytie! ❤
Yeay....woss wrong with your voice? Honestly what is wrong with those leaving such pointless critiques? How doth it enrich anyone's life is beyond me. If I don't like something, I don't listen to or wear or eat or look at whatever. For instance can't stand ball and stick games so while hubbly watches snooker, I love to see and hear Bianca to make these sumptch roses. I wouldn't bother messaging snooker people, would I. Totes waste of time. Fab that you chiefly looked around for what you already had to hand to make these..loved it. Definitely going to have a go. Thanks for all the work this involved and sharing it!
Thank you Lorna! ❤
Beautiful roses. I often watch your videos to help me get to sleep. Your voice is hypnotising. The rhythm of your speech is like the ebb and flow of waves. To top it all off I can actually understand every word! No garbled words. All in all, genuinely always enjoy your video content, your humour, and your smile. Never change please 💖💖💖sandym 💖
Thank you Sandy! The only time I get super garbled is when I write myself darn tongue twisters for my themed lookbooks, oops 😅
Ohhhhh... you could use a ladle for larger petals!!! This is such a beautiful and insightful tutorial. 😍
An excellent idea! Thank you!
Such painstaking work! and what a result, they look so lifelike and you will appreciate them all the more because you made them yourself. I have to echo what I am sure will be the majority consensus in these comments and say, your voice is absolutely lovely. I find you so soothing and I love the way you describe things. I often think, when you are doing your commentry, that you are so eloqent and make everything so interesting - giving us a bit of back story and explanation. Please don't take any notice of those negative comments, if they don't like your voice - there's the door, and as we say in Scotland, "Dinnae let it hit you on the arse on the way oot" 😁😁 xxxx
Thank you! 💚
I'm glad we get to see more of that beautiful green fabric 💚
Your voice and speech pattern is lovely. I actually hope that when your book comes out that it reads the way you speak!
Funnily enough, I was crocheting flowers while watching this. A lot less fancy than yours but still flowers. 🌸
I always enjoy watching you craft all these beautiful components and accessories that I wouldn’t even think about making myself.
Snap!! Almost. I'm knitting flowers and leaves as I watch this.💖
Thank you! I can't crochet at all myself, so good work!
I vote for the .pdf how-to guide another viewer asked for. I also saw the Bernadette Banner flower video and was possessed by a desire to try making them. Can you also share links to the TH-cam video tutorials that you found most helpful? Finally: your voice is everything other viewers say it is - informative, calming, but I also really appreciate your precision of speech. Accurate, to the point, no mindless rambling and especially no mumbling! Perhaps you are editing out the complainers from your comment section, but I’m reading through all of the comments most of the time and your followers also seem to be a thoughtful and interesting bunch with valuable things to say. A quality channel all around.
Thank you Leslie! I liked these two videos best th-cam.com/video/eRf0-1Zp7Bo/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/yhs7Zvr7zr0/w-d-xo.html
I prefer seeing the household items being used as tools because it means I can do it at home. It makes the project possible for me. I imagine a Christmas tree full of these blooms.
I have a mini clover craft iron with multiple attachments that I think would work for this. Much cheaper than the professional gizmos. I also am an appreciative listener to your delightful voice :-)
Why do people feel the need to leave negative hurtful comments. If you don’t like a channel then don’t watch it, simple. I like your voice it is calming.
Thank you Linda!
I love your voice! You enunciate so clearly, and you’re so frank and deadpan, it’s hilarious. I normally have trouble following voice overs without a caption, but I never have that issue with you! This looks so useful and I wish I had had this when I was making my wedding bouquet XD. Thank you so much for all your videos
Thank you!
You said you liked it so I'm gonna go ahead and say it : I love your voice. It's really soothing to me. I usually go to your videos when I had a panic attack or I wasn't feeling good to make me feel better. I'm always reasured after. Like listening to you talk about your projects and ideas feels like a lullaby
Thank you! I definitely listen to familiar/friendly podcasts when my spinning brain keeps me from being able to sleep ❤
I'd love to see more flower making! I can see so many possibilities and so many flowers. Please don't pay any attention to those who say they don't like your voice. I do.
Thank you Lynne!
@@TheClosetHistorian 💓💓
You could use a set of stainless steel measuring spoons! Keep the teaspoon on the heat while you use the tablespoon and vice-versa. Some sets even come with 2 tsp, half tablespoon, and 2 tablespoon measures (aka a coffee scoop), so if those are useful in you cooking life, you'd have a nice big set of irons to work with.
I’m enjoying watching while I am working on some hand sewing. These flowers are beautiful.
Thank you Grace!
Love your voice! I often rewatch videos in the background just cos it's so nice to listen to 🖤 🙃
Thank you! ❤
Thank you Bianca...this is just too awesome and the perfect use for the forgotten melon baller 😸😸😸...congratulations on reaching 50 000 subscribers...your hard work is totally being recognized and now you need to celebrate with a wonderful cup of tea in your Spode tea cup, wearing a creation of your own with your glorious green rose brooch...again thank you 💚💚💚
Thank you Raelene! I made my mom buy me my favorite desert ha 😅🎉
@@TheClosetHistorian Bwahaha...I love it....😹😹😹😹
If I end up trying this I might get two sets of tweezers/melon ballers- that way one can always be heating while the other one's in use :) Your roses look amazing; what a beautiful way to repurpose cabbage! Thanks for the inspiration and taking the time to share it with us
and for the record, I think your voice is *lovely*- I play your videos in the background while I'm working/sewing all the time!
Thank you! Two sets of tools is a very good idea indeed!
I’d love to see more flowersnd how different fabrics would react to being made a flower (some ones with organza and opque petals would look really cool), the differences between this method and professional tools, how big of a flower you could make, and your voice is absolutly lovely and I go really fast too so it isn’t at all bad
Thank you! ❤
Oh this is *so* clever! And it's such an excellent use of scrap fabric too. Adding this to my (massive) list of things to try.
Thank you! It was great to use up ever scrap of this silk, no one wants to waste silk after all 😅
Vocal pedagogue here. Your voice is just fine. Your consonnants are clear, which helps understand your thoughts, especially for non-native speakers. Of course, all of your content is always very interesting. Thank you! :)
Thank you!
How can anyone not LOVE the way you speak?! It’s so comforting 😅 I put on your videos any time I’m having a bad chronic illness day and need some comfort watching. I must have re-watched some of your videos a million times just to listen to you talk 🤣
Thank you! ❤
Bianca, I find your voice mellifluous and pleasing and listening to your stream of consciousness-style teaching is very informative and I love it. Do not change a thing, please.
Thank you!
For the record, I enjoy listening to you speak, your speech pattern intrigues me as much as Bernadette's very precise diction... ...and also, thanks for giving me ideas about things to do if I ever cut up one of my silk shirts... love how tweezers become a miniature curling iron!
I've actually been curious about working with fake flowers for a while now, so this is absolutely fascinating to learn. Also, your voice is lovely and is such a huge part of what makes your channel so nice
Thank you!
The comment “out and about” , reminds me of the time I saw The Blues Brothers at a local pizza parlor about ten years ago. It was lunch and the parlor was busy when a decommissioned police car rolled up, parked in a conspicuous place and the boys rolled out complete with little hats, black suites and narrow black ties. Now my logical mind reminded me Baloshie (r his spelling could be wrong, but you know the guy I’m referring to here) was dead. Nonetheless, here he sat, calmly eating pizza in a small southern town. It was a hoot! I hope you and your Viewers have as much fun when you venture forth in one of your wonderful vintage outfits. I hope you have a friend to go with you !
You have a beautiful voice. I always tell my kids that people who are mean and judgmental are not happy people. They need to bring others down to make them feel better. I'm sorry that you get negative comments from unhappy people. I love your videos and your voice.
Not only do I like your voice actively, but you're also delightful for relaxing couch naps. I'm many hours into your videos at this point and I must thank you. I have a REALLY good understanding of darts now. I know there are no darts in this video, but iykyk. Cheers!
Thank you! Seeing as M&S Schmalberg silk roses start at 22.00 a piece, if I ever make something, you will have saved me a lot of money. Time... Not so much. But you've got to pay one way or another to be fabulous!
I am definitely on team time consuming 😅
You make me especially glad that I always picked up the poor cicadae who had fallen out of trees in the early Autumn and helped them get back to safety!
Yes, I would love to see more flowermaking tutorials!
I have said it before, but I must tell you again (because you mentioned how there are those out there who criticize the way you talk) how much I love your way oof speaking. I find it very comforting because your voice reminds me a great deal of a dear friend.
I love your crafting videos! It always sounds like we're just two pals doing crafts together when I listen to your process while I work on my own projects! Thank you for all your efforts and wonderful ideas
Thank you Skyler!
I know it was a bunch of extra work for you, but I love that you have perfectly matching roses for your gown! They turned out great :)
Thank you Kari! I also kinda love that they are a perfect match this way 💚
Oh how fun B. Can you believe that I actually had everything I needed to do this at home. I don't know if I should be elated, or maybe shocked in a hoarder sort of way. But I thought this was an excellent tutorial and the fact that you make it doable without having to collect scads of tools beforehand was great. Love love.
Thank you Sharon!
Hi, I'm partially deaf and your speech makes it easier for me to hear what you are saying it's very helpful when I can't see your face. The flowers turned out beautifully and yes get the dohicky and make more pretty things.💖
I love this video and mainly because you did speed up the action. I really hate the teaching videos where the presenter not only doesn't speed it up but takes time to converse with her supporters or worse still, tell about her weekend trip to see her relatives. And worse still doesn't show the finished product but says you can see it in "video #2"! Your voice fits the pace of the video and is just fine. Thanks for the instruction and the tips.
More things like this yes!! Wow what a great result for what was scraps and likely not to be that useful for much else! And I love your speech pattern, I feel like its how you would talk if we were sitting in your sewing room and you were talking through how you did it, mistakes, funny gaffs and all, its one of the things I love about your channel. You don't take yourself deadly seriously and not everything has to be perfect! Keep up the great work Lady!
Thank you! I try to do voice overs as casually as I can really, never scripted for this very reason, we're just hanging out after all and sewing ❤
Just for the record, I find your voice soothing and relaxing.
First off - I love your voice and enjoy the way you speak 💚 I have a request... I know how much work it would take... but if you could, please, make a PDF file of instructions? I do not need illustrations, just the instructions. I have ALL the "tools" you used (okay, an order to Amazon for the wire, tape, and pin backs is not a problem). But could you include a list of the "professional" tools also? Please, no pressure, I have absolutely no problem watching your videos over and over again 😊 (by the way - I am willing to pay for it)
Gorgeous! I must now stop myself from diving into flower making without a plan for actually being able to use them effectively!
Your voice is great! You speak quick, but your diction is good, and you don't whine or talk through your nose. Perfect!
I never cease to marvel at your inventiveness and practical skills. Those roses are gorgeous. And I love listening to your commentaries too.
Thank you Gillian!
The way that you talk is one of the main reasons I love your channel, amongst others of course. You regularly make me laugh out loud, and I listen/watch your videos whilst I sew because it’s like having a friend to sew with (I too am a hermit haha). I would love to see more flower making, this is your sign to go buy those tools!
Thank you! ❤
It’s like sitting in your craft room just talking. I find it restful
I would watch you make flowers all day long-can’t wait to watch the real-time video. And in my opinion, you have a lovely voice.
But seriously, why do some people consider it acceptable to express a negative judgment on someone else’s voice? I’m sorry, didn’t realize the self-appointed voice police were issuing citations!
I LOVE this video!!!! You using house hold tools is the best part! It is so easy to get into "before I have all the tools I will not start" frame of mind.
Thank you!
Ooh! I may have to start another hobby! These turned out gorgeous. I was so thrilled during the last vid when you said you'd show how you made them! Ever since Bernadette's video on flowers I was like, there must be a way to do this without the irons... Melon baller! Brilliant!
Your voice rocks! I can tell that you're considering your words. As others mentioned you're very eloquent! (Also I watch everything at 2x speed. Voices are less relevant that way lol. I find it easier to concentrate at faster speeds.)
Thank you Reina! I watch a looooot of things at 2x too 😅
Great commenting, and a nice voice indeed. English is not my first language, but I've got no challenges to understand you what so ever.
My first thought as it comes to the internet trolls is that I feel pity with those having so little to do with their lives. They somehow feel a desire to not appreciate other peoples good work, but rather try to bring it down. What a horrid experience they are turning their lives into - and with apparently no good reason what so ever!
I truly enjoy your videos and I'm learning a lot as I'm having a great time watching! Thank you!
Thank you Helena ❤
I hope you get the flower making tools, this is something I have been interested in.....I was a florist and was impressed by your floral taping ability.....had you continued to tape the flowers together you would have constructed a true corsage! Great job.
Thank you! Flower taping is rather satisfying really 😅
@@TheClosetHistorian I agree, I rather enjoy taping too.
I like your voice and your speech style. It sounds like you’re just chatting to us, not thinking through every sentence but just talking.
I love your voice and the way you speak. Sounds natural and casual, like we're just hanging out and sewing :)
Thank you! ❤
Great tutorial, thank you! Good to know it is possible without any expensive tools :)
Thank you!
I don't do any real sewing and dress in more 60s/70s vintage . I watch your videos because I love the way you talk and your sense of humour.
Thank you Lynn!
Your use of the melon-baller is brilliant! I think the barrier to a lot of niche crafts is the specialized tools that are allegedly required to do them. While “proper” tools can be really helpful and may be needed for super complex projects, it’s amazing what can be done with just a few household items!
Also, that SILK! That color is just stunning, I’m going to miss it now that this series is done.
Thank you Avery! I'm certainly happy to improvise in a pinch!
I enjoy your voice and pacing. You sound distinctively you! The way you speak wraps me into your life. I feel included in the real experiences you are having as you "make" in front of us.
Thank you!
Personally speaking, I think you have a wonderful Voice.
Thank you Lettitia ❤
That’s the cool thing about the volume button...you can turn the sound down or off. Why be mean? People baffle me. 🌈🌈🦋🦋
They can also close the tab . Apparently both actions are far more work than whining about something.
I fall into the category of people that really like your voice ❤️ it's so soothing, on nights I have trouble sleeping I'll replay your videos to help me sleep better 😊 Also, in case you need an excise to buy flower making tools, I think you should! Your flowers turned out so beautiful and if the proper tools save time imagine how amazing it would be to scraps from every project to make matching flowers! Now I want to make flowers too...
Thank you Angela! ❤
I don't sew vintage at all (zero interest) but I put you on while I sew because your voice is calming and keeps me from getting frustrated while working lol
I've got a spoon for melting wax might make a good stand in melonballer..
Now I've got a flower making rabbit hole to go down
I enjoy your voice, entertaining the whole time. And appreciate all of your hard work teaching us how to do new things.
Thank you!
I've noticed a trend of people wearing sprays of flowers that covers one entire lapel of their jacket. This makes me want a lapel of these done to match the blazer and decoracte the lapel.😊
“Necessity is the mother of invention” as the old saying goes. It’s amazing what we can do when our backs are against the wall. Your flowers are lovely and I’m sure you saved a fistful of money.
Thank you Rhonda!
I like your voice. Sometimes you do talk fast, but that means you get all of the words out. I love the roses!!! They look fantastic!!!
Thank you Autumn!
I wanted to make roses for a gift, never done it before and saw this fruit salad mentioned here and there and then decided to stay right here with you. Thanks for tutorials and green is my colour.
Your voice is elegant and distinct....you have a creative mind and a strong wit. Don't change it for anyone.
Thank you!
I love a big brooch too!! Would love to see the beautiful art of wearing silk flower back in vogue... heavy sigh... And, yes, you have a lovely voice!
Thank you Guinevere!
Oh wow !!! The jewel toned green roses are absolutely stunning. And yes, you have indeed opened the door to a dangerous game, here. I didn't even know I liked to make silk flowers until I watched this video. Now all I can think of is making silk flowers. I don't even sew but I do a lot of craft projects. I make jewelry boxes and I'm thinking of sticking some handmade flowers on them. Thank your for sharing your beautiful creation.