Floral Textiles: Make 3D Accessories with Denim
A course by Svetlana Faulkner , Flower Artist
Joined February 2022
Design and construct unique fabric flowers from scratch by exploring shape, texture, and color to create wearable accessories inspired by nature
Joined February 2022
When artistic expression and sustainable fashion intertwine, the work of Svetlana Faulkner is top of the list. By repurposing old denim with her creative techniques, she creates couture flower accessories, which have made an appearance in magazines like British Vogue, and led her to create her company PresentPerfect Creations.
In this online course, Svetlana teaches you how to create 3D floral jewelry using a variety of denim and cotton textiles. Learn how to upcycle used fabric in striking accessories, like a brooch and a corsage. Breathe new life into old textiles, and create wearable pieces that shine.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 14 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (208)
- 7,774 students
- 14 lessons (2h 5m)
- 14 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish (Latam), French, Indonesian, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
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What is this course's project?
Create two floral accessories: a rosebud corsage and an open wild-rose brooch.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for those who enjoy working with textiles and upcycling garments into wearable accessories.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary.
You’ll need denim fabric in various shades, cotton fabric, brooch pins, glue, wire cutters, an awl, coat hangers, among other easy-to-find items which your teacher discusses in unit 2.
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Svetlana Faulkner
A course by Svetlana Faulkner
Svetlana Faulkner is a couture flower accessory artist based in the United Kingdom, in the city of Norwich. Ever since she was a child, she loved making things with her hands. It fascinated her how, by simply using some yarn or fabric, she could create a new item of clothing, seemingly as if by magic. Her great-grandmother taught her basic knitting stitches, which helped her create her clothing when she was a teenager.
She started listing her items for sale on Etsy, which quickly led to a large following. This success inspired her to create her brand PresentPerfect Creations, which has since been featured in a number of magazines in Japan, Australia, and even British Vogue.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Tools and Supplies for Making Textile Flowers
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Tools and Supplies Overview
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Stiffening Fabrics for the Projects
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Making Templates from Nature
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U3
Creating a Denim Rosebud Corsage
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Preparing the Rosebud Parts
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Shaping the Rosebud Parts
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Assembling the Rosebud
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Finishing the Rosebud Corsage
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U4
Creating an Open Wild Rose Brooch
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Preparing the Wild Rose Parts
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Shaping the Wild Rose Parts
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Assembling the Rose and Finishing the Brooch
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U5
Applying Your Skills Elsewhere
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Experimenting with Other Materials and Dyeing
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More Finishes
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FP
Final project
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Floral Textiles: Make 3D Accessories with Denim
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FAQs
This course is ideal for those with some crafting experience, but beginners who are comfortable with basic sewing and crafting tools can also follow along with step-by-step guidance.
You'll need denim or cotton fabric, PVA glue, craft wire, fabric dye or markers, tweezers, scissors, a brooch pin or hair comb, and basic sewing tools. A full materials list is provided in the course.
You'll learn to create realistic 3D fabric flowers using denim and cotton, make custom templates from real petals, apply stiffening and shaping techniques, and design wearable flower accessories like brooches and corsages.
Yes, the course thoroughly covers fabric stiffening, including how to prepare and apply stiffening solutions to cotton and denim for shaping realistic petals and leaves.
Absolutely. The course focuses on designing and assembling wearable flower accessories suitable for bridal, fashion, or everyday use, including brooches and corsages.
The course teaches you how to trace fresh flower parts to create accurate petal and leaf templates, which you can then scale and adapt for different fabric flower projects.
No formal artistic background is required. The course offers practical, easy-to-follow instructions suitable for creative enthusiasts and crafters.
Me encantó! Es muy completo y muy didáctico. Los resultados que se obtienen son hermosos, y las técnicas que se enseñan pueden aplicarse en todo tipo de proyectos.
Gostei bastante ,bem boa explicação , com materiais fáceis de comprar .além da possibilidade de reciclar tecidos.
Very useful course,i recommned it !
Very pleased with what I learned during this course. Very easy and clear to see what she is doing. Inspirational to other flowerprojects!
Este es un curso realmente maravilloso y bien explicado. Los materiales son faciales de conseguir. Muchas gracias a la profesora. Los recomiendo