DIRECTIONS
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1.Each petal group is cut from one 2” square. Cut several squares using scissors or a rotary cutter and a ruler. We used a total of 48 squares for our tank top.
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2.Fold each square in half, then in half again.
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3.Holding the folded point of the square, trim the angles from the sides to create curved edges. You now have a group of four petals.
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4.Place your first group in the very center front of the neckline about a half inch from the edge of the neckband.
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5.Using a matching thread color, stitch one small tack at the folded point, attaching the group to the shirt.
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6.Place the next group in the same way with the curved edges of the petals slightly overlapping. Continue to work up the left neckline to the shoulder seam, where you will attach the last group.
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7.Work the right side of the neckline in the same way until you have completely filled it with a single row of petals.
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8.Attach the second row of petals by centering each new group in between two groups of the first row. Move the new group up under the first row so the tacking isn’t visible.
Optional: Attach colorful seed beads over the tack stitch on each petal group.
