This petite flower has so many applications simple
and quick to complete.
Best worked in 4 mm. ribbon, although it can also be done in 2 mm or 7 mm.
If you are using 7 mm. increase the number of spokes to 7 or more also
enlarge the circle to allow for the width of the ribbon. You will end up with
a much larger flower, but personally I feel, this one looks best in a smaller ribbon.
The appearance can be changed by how much of a twist you put in the ribbon.
Also a two tone rose, by changing the ribbon on the outside of the spokes.
Or even placing a bead / pearl in the centre can give a different look.
( For example imagine a cream silk fabric, deeper cream silk ribbon
with a pearl centre ) How rich would this look for a Christening Gown.
As it has an uneven number of spokes, the weaving of the ribbon will alternate
and covers the thread as you go. In these photos I have used blue and red as an
example to make it easier to distinguish the ribbon and threads.
When working this the thread is colour matched as close to the ribbon as possible.
As a beginner, you may be more confident by marking the circle and placing the
positions of the spokes with an erasable pen. With the matching sewing thread,
make the 5 spokes coming from the centre and stitch down at the back of the
fabric / pelon backed.
Thread your needle with silk ribbon,
bring it through at the centre of one
of the spokes. Stitch down the tail at
the back with the thread. This needle
can then be left at the back, till the rose
is completed, or if you are concerned,
knot and cut it off.
Hold the ribbon needle between your
fingers and give the ribbon a twist,
curling the ribbon.
The idea is that the ribbon is taken over and under the spokes, and because it is an odd
number of spokes, as you weave the ribbon, the thread spokes are hidden.
Manipulate the ribbon into position with your fingers and the needle so that it spreads evenly
around the spokes. As you begin move the ribbon into position, covering the centre of the spoke.
At this point you have the option of changing to another colour ribbon. If you wish to do this, make sure that you continue on in the same sequence that you ended off the first ribbon.
Continue in this manner until the spokes are completely covered, then take the needle
through to the back and stitch the ribbon tail down. Take extra care that you do not catch the fabric as you are doing this. You only want to slide the needle between the fabric and spokes.
The ideal way to replicate a rose, is that the centre will be tighter than the outside petals.
These photos are just a small example of the way the Spider Web Rose can be used.
They have been made with a lot more twisting of the ribbon, than the one above.
The leaves are ribbon stitch and the buds detached chain stitch.
All it takes is a little inspiration and practice.
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