Fabric Origami Bird Brooch

Origami is the art of paper folding. I wanted to make an unusual brooch using the origami technique, but instead of paper, I decided to use fabric, in particular denim from old jeans.

I used the origami scheme for folding a dove. I am for world peace!

denim

brooch pin

2 seed beads

ruler triangle

pencil

scissors

needle threads in denim color iron

Iron your fabric and cut out a square with 3.5 inch sides. From such a square you will get the brooch about 2" x 2.7".

Fold the denim square as shown in the photos, ironing the fold.

Fold the denim again. Iron the fold.

Fold the ends as shown in the photos, ironing the folds.

Fold inside as shown in the photos.

Spread the wings, unfolding the ends.

Sew together two folds at the top of the head. Try to make the seam invisible.

Fix the wings by stitching them. Try to make the seams invisible.

Fold the tail and sew to fix the denim. The seams should be invisible.

Fold the head, forming the beak. Fix the beak by sewing the seed beads - the eyes. Sew the breast.

Sew on or glue on a brooch pin. Your brooch is ready.