Fabric Medallion Tutorial

Want to learn how to create this fabric medallion using CTMH For Always Textiles?  

Let Me Show You How...

Start with 2 strips of fabric, each a different size (if you want to stack the finished medallions), so one medallion is smaller than the other.  The white piece here is approximately 1"x7", and the black piece measures 1.5"x10.5".  The strips of fabric can be any size, work with the size that works best for your specific project.  A good rule of thumb is, your finished medallion will be approximately twice the width of your widest strip...this medallion is about 3" wide.

Next, cut each strip into a fringe along the long edge of the fabric.  Be sure to leave about 1/2" at the top intact.  Each fringe is about 1/4" wide...just cut, don't measure anything. 

 Cut each fringed piece at an angle as shown above.  This doesn't need to be perfect, it just gives added texture to the finished product.

 Next, take a needle (from the piercing tool kit) and thread (or embroidery floss), and sew a running stitch (in & out - indicated by white stitching above) across the top of your fringed strip of fabric.  Leaving a tail of thread when you begin and end your stitching.  Again, perfection not necessary...if one stitch is larger than another, it's not going to matter.

Cinch each end of the thread together until the fabric strip gathers into a circle.  Pull tight and tie thread ends into a knot to secure.  Repeat this step with each strip of fabric.

Two medallions, two different sizes.

Stack the smaller medallion onto the larger one.  I just used Liquid Glass to secure the pieces together, but you could sew them together if you choose.  Then embellish the center as desired.  Here I used one of my custom-made buttons from the For Always Textiles (you can read how to do this on my previous post).  The medallion featured on the card, I embellished with a glitter button (Liquid Glass to adhere) and put a sparkle in the center covering up the button holes.  You can never have too much *bling*!

Fast, Simple and Easy!

Be sure to leave a comment if you enjoyed this tutorial.  I hope you try making a fabric medallion for your artwork.  Fabric gives fun texture, and is an element of surprise in papercrafting and it is easy to work with!