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You might not wear them every day, but accessories can instantly brighten up your look when you do.
Among them, brooches are not only perfect for formal occasions like weddings and funerals, but they’re also one of the easiest accessories to incorporate into casual outfits.
In this article, we’ll share handmade brooch ideas.
Even if you’re not confident in sewing or crafts, there are plenty of simple ideas that are easy to try.
Many of the parts can be bought at 100-yen shops, so give it a go using leftover materials you have at home.
They make great gifts, too!
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[Handmade] Simple Brooch DIY Ideas (1–10)
felt corsage
How about making a small felt flower corsage? Fold a rectangular piece of felt in half, make fine cuts along the folded looped edge, and roll it up from one end.
The slashed, looped section becomes the petals.
Take a slightly larger piece of felt in a different color, make the same slits, and wrap it around the outside of the first felt piece.
Place a bead in the center of the petals and attach a brooch pin to the back to finish.
Changing the colors will give it a different look.
Pearl and bijou brooch
Here’s an introduction to making brooches with pearls and rhinestones that look so glamorous you wouldn’t think they’re handmade.
Despite their appearance, the process is very simple: sew pearl beads and rhinestones onto felt, then attach a brooch pin to the back.
The key is the color and balance of the beads.
Before sewing, place them on the felt to simulate the arrangement, then stitch them on securely.
You can create a handmade brooch suitable for formal occasions, and it’s sure to make a delightful gift as well.
embroidered brooch
Here’s an idea: turn small embroidery pieces into brooches.
If you’re new to embroidery, starting with a small brooch is recommended.
Try stitching your favorite motifs or designs onto fabric scraps you have at home.
You can make a brooch by using a covered button kit with your embroidered fabric, or by attaching it to thicker felt and sewing a brooch pin on the back—choose whichever method you prefer.
It would be adorable to make brooches featuring your favorite animals or even your own pets!
Beaded-embroidery brooch
Even 100-yen shops have a great selection of craft supplies, and there are so many types of beads, right? Using those irresistibly cute beads, let’s make a beaded embroidery brooch! Although it’s called embroidery, you simply sew the beads onto felt as if filling it in, so you can create it intuitively.
Sew the beads onto the felt base, then attach backing fabric with a brooch pin sewn to it on the reverse, and you’re done.
With sparkling beads, you can make a small yet striking brooch.
chirimen brooch
This is an adorable acorn brooch with a round shape made from fabric scraps.
It’s great that the pattern is available in the video description.
You’ll need fabric scraps, stuffing, cords of 10 cm, 12 cm, and 14 cm, yarn, a brooch pin, and so on.
First, sew a long, narrow strip from a fabric scrap, stuff it with yarn, and form it into a ring.
Next, tie knots in the center and at both ends of the cords.
Then, fold another fabric scrap in half, sew it into a ring, fill it with stuffing, attach the cord, and make the acorn nut.
Sewing the cap onto the acorn is a bit fiddly, but the cap is the key accent and looks very cute.
Enjoy watching your little acorns roll around!
lace brooch
This is a handmade brooch you can easily try using fabric scraps, torn strips, lace, and more you have at home.
First, create pleats in each piece of fabric, decide on the center, and sew them together.
The size of the scraps doesn’t have to match.
If you use a neutral base like beige or gray, then add an accent color on top or incorporate lace, the overall look will come together nicely.
Finally, gather the fabric into a round, flower-like shape and sew it in place, and your cute brooch is complete!
Patchwork fabric flower corsage
Here’s a recommended method for making a full, voluminous flower corsage—perfect if you want to use fabric scraps.
Cut the scraps into long, narrow strips, do a running stitch along one edge, and once you’ve stitched to the end, pull the thread tight to gather it into ruffles.
Make six of these, then layer them in a balanced way and sew them together.
Attach a brooch pin to the back, and it’s done.
Mixing different fabrics makes it cute and bold, too.
Even without finishing the fabric edges, the raw edges give it a casual, charming look.