Part Five – From Ribbons to Blooms
Creating a ribbon skirt has been an enriching journey, blending craftsmanship with personal expression. This post details my process of designing and enhancing a ribbon skirt with handmade flowers and bows. Here’s a look at my journey from concept to creation.
Customization Process
Creating Ribbon Flowers
- The first step in my customization was making ribbon flowers. I chose a palette of blues to complement the fabric of the skirt.
- Using TikTok videos for guidance, I meticulously crafted each flower.
Adding the flowers and bows
- Once the flowers were ready, I placed them along the skirt to see how many more I needed and how I wanted them to lay. Once they were assembled I decided two ribbon bows on the side would finish the skirt off.
- The bows were created using matching ribbons and were positioned to enhance the overall design of the skirt.
Here is a video of myself creating the flowers:
Before and After
- Here is a visual transformation of the skirt. The images display the before during and after process of adding the flowers and bows.
Personalization
- The choice of blue hues and floral design is a nod to my personal taste. Each element added to the skirt was carefully chosen to ensure it not only looked beautiful but also told part of my story.
Hi Avery,
The transformation of the skirt is truly remarkable! From the initial stages to the final result, the addition of flowers and bows has completely elevated its aesthetic. Plus the colors are stunning! The process captured in the images showcases the meticulous attention to detail you have put into your project and a beautifully done finished product. Well done!
Hello Rowena,
As I started making these flowers I knew that it was going to take a lot of time to get all 20 made! However, I knew it would add a lot to the skirt so I stuck to it!
Hello Avery.
The ribbon skirt you have designed and created is beautiful. I loved being able to see the process of how you made the flowers by watching the accompanying video. This process must have taken a long time to cut, fold, and sew each piece. I love the colors of this skirt and I think the flowers compliment the floral pattern very well. Good job! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Brittany! Yes, it took me a few days to make all the flowers, however, I am so happy with the results!
AVERY! WOW! Fabulous job on the skirt. I cannot believe you have been working on this for your project. Super cool and very beautiful. Keep up the awesome work.
Hi Avery! Your skirt is absolutely stunning! I love the way you stuck to the same colour palette when adding in your accent details. I think this added some really nice details without becoming a distraction from your craftsmanship! The bows and flowers added so much to the skirt in a way that I would have never thought of. Great job on this.
Thanks, Bridget! Yes, the flowers added a lot to the skirt! I also received a ton of comments on my skirt at the school powwows we attended.
Hi, Avery!
The video was a nice touch to see the process in real time! Love the colour choice you went with