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DIY 3 ideas of »Boutonnière«
Who still knows them – the French called »Boutonnières« ?! At the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, »Boutonnières« were an integral part of an upscale and chic wardrobe. In this issue of sisterMAG we show you 3 different DIY’s for your very own flowering, which, depending on the occasion, can be used very soon!
Have fun crafting!
3 ideas for the perfect »Boutonnière«
DIY Boutonnière
The term »boutonnière« generally describes the flowers worn by men in the buttonhole of their jacket lapels, mainly during the 19th century.
The most famous boutonnière is a carnation. During the French Revolution, noblemen often approached the scaffold for their execution with a carnation in their buttonholes as a sign of bravery. At demonstrations, a carnation was worn during the labor movement in the 1840s if the carrying of flags was not permitted. Communists and socialists were thus able to recognize each other by their red blossom.
And even dandys (who we introduced to you HERE), wore flowers in their buttonholes. Although boutonnieres didn’t disappear entirely during the 20th century – Nelson Mandela was known for wearing a carnation as well – we seldomly see them anymore, sometimes as little bouquets at weddings. But we think: Boutonnières deserve a modern comeback!
That is why we show you 3 different ways to create your own boutonnière…
1. Paper Lavender
Lavender flowers as an accessory
In this step by step tutorial, we’ll show you how to make your own paper lavender twig as an ornamental blossom. Everything you need is listed here.
Supplies
Violet Paper (different shades)
Green Paper (different shades)
Wire
Green Tape
Flower Motif Punch, about 15mm
Tongs
Glue
Cord
Safety Pin
»Watch the Tutorial«
2. Paper Olive Leaves
For those who prefer green shades, the version with olive leaves is perfect! We’ll show you how to easily make your own in our tutorial.
Supplies
Green Paper (different shades)
Wire
Green Tape
Scissors
Tongs
Glue
Cord
Safety Pin
TIP: Chose different shades of green to make it look more realistic.
- Cut out a few long strips from the green paper for the leaves. Round off the tips with scissors.
- Use the tongs to prepare about 6 cm long wire strips. Apply glue to a green leaf and attach the wire. Press wire onto the glue with a little pressure. Repeat this process a few times.
- We used about 15 leaves. Put all the leaves together in a nice bouquet and fix them with tape.
- Finally, brush the stem of the bouquet with glue and wrap a drawstring around the waistband. Finished! With a safety pin you can now fasten your new boutonnière to your clothes.
3. Pompoms Boutonnière
You prefer warm and earthy shades? No problem! This boutonnière fits perfectly with grey clothes or as an eye-catcher for particularly autumnal occasions.
Supplies
Yellow Pompoms
Thin Wire
Felt (brown & white)
Scissors
Tongs
Glue
Cord or Cotton Yarn
Safety Pin
- Prepare about 5 cm long wire strips with the pliers. Round off a bit to keep the pompom firm.
- Pull a pompom through the wire. Wrap some tape around the wire so that the wire is no longer visible.
- Cut another 5 cm of wire pieces with the pliers and round off the tips. Cut out a 1×1 cm square of the white felt and attach the wire with glue. Fold to a semicircular sheet. Make 2 more of them.
- Cut out 3 leaves from the beige felt. Attach the wire in the middle with glue. Push together with a little pressure.
- Tie the leaves and pompoms firmly together with tape.
- Finally, wrap the cotton yarn or the cord around the bouquet and tie a knot. Done!
