- 1). Decide on the approximate size of your boutonniere and find a circular object, such as a jar lid, to use as your pattern. Bear in mind that smaller is better in this case; creating a too-large felt boutonniere will look clownish. Find a tux or suit jacket and note the size of the lapel to make a good match.
- 2). Lay out the color of felt that you will use to make the petals, and trace a circle around your template to form the flower's base layer. Cut it out and use it as a model to create progressively smaller circles to form the layers of petals. You will need approximately five or six circles, depending on desired fullness.
- 3). Glue the circles together by dabbing a dot of hot glue at the center of each circle and stacking them from largest to smallest. Use the scissors to snip each circle from the outside edge inward, forming carnation-like petals. Don't worry if your cuts aren't perfectly symmetrical, because natural flowers do not grow in straight lines.
- 4). Glue crystals, beads or pearls to the center of your flower if desired, or add green felt leaves for a more natural look. Fluff all of the layers and petals with your fingers to create a puffy carnation shape. Pin the straight pin to the back of the boutonniere for safekeeping.
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