There are many positives:
I can make a hair bow, start to finish, in 20-25 minutes at the most.
It's child friendly! My ten-year-old daughter learned how to make the petals very quickly. She just needs a little more sewing practice to be able to do the finishing touches.
Any type of light to medium weight material works, but the best part of it is that scrap material from sewing projects is often big enough to make a flower! Each petal requires a 4" square piece of material. Because each petal is made independently of the next, material can be changed from petal to petal, so you don't have to have six to eight pieces of identical scraps. They just need to be coordinating.
It's a very portable project. Small pieces of material, the tool, a pair of small scissors, and a needle and thread can all fit easily into a small bag. It's easy to grab and easy to put away, making it ideal for car trips, doctor's office waiting rooms, etc.
One tip: I can't remember if the instructions encourage this or not, but I would recommend waxed thread when making these. First of all, it's strong, as there is a lot of tugging and pulling during the process. Secondly, it moves much more smoothly through the material than regular thread. You can either buy waxed thread, or you can wax your own with beeswax.
I've only made hairbows so far, but I plan to make pins to put on my daughter's hats and possibly embellishes for my girls' bags. There are so many possibilities!
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This flower maker is just plain fun. Makes cute flowers to decorate any item. They take just a little fabric, are practically mistake-proof and quick to finish. I've been embellishing quilted wall-hangings with them and they are charming.
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