How to make a butterfly by hand from paper, fabric, wrappers, organza and plastic (73 photos)

Where can be applied

The purpose of butterfly figures is very diverse:

1. Bookmark in a book.
2. Decoration-bracelet on a dress.
3. Decorative hairpin or tie.
4. A miniature figurine for a greeting card.
5. Original applications for home or school exhibition.

Figurines can be used to make a hanging over the bed for the baby, and a three-dimensional picture on the wall will always delight you and your guests with its bright colors.

Variety of models

Today you can find detailed master classes on making butterfly figures in almost any art direction: origami, quilling, knitting or sewing. Today we will look at the most interesting options for crafts:

• Figurine of colored wrappers.
• Elegant craft on a fabric base.
• An airy beauty made of organza.
• Plastic models.

Each of the presented ways is interesting, requires from the master a creative approach and certain needlework skills.

Figurine of colored wrappers

The advantage of this technique is the ease of creating a model, bright colors and interesting performance. For the work you will need:

• Candy wrappers.
• Scissors.
• Wire.

After preparing the materials, start the master class:

1. From the wrappers form squares.
2. Each square fold diagonally.
3. Now all the blanks to fold an accordion, and then straighten.
4. Along the diagonal axis of the twist wire, forming the top large wings.
5. The same procedure is repeated with the smaller wrappers.

The final step is to connect the two workpieces with a single colored metal wire. Such butterflies do not require additional finishing.

Elegant handicraft on a fabric base

Let's prepare the necessary materials:

• Fabric. In this case, we will work with felt of a soft pink shade.
• Templates in the shape of butterflies.
• Scissors, needles, threads.
• Elements of decor.
• Glue.

To make the butterfly turn out even and beautiful, it is best to use a ready-made template (it is easy to download it and print it out on the printer). For novice craftsmen, the following instructions are offered:

• The figures are cut out of felt according to the layout.
• In addition for the wings, you can cut elements from guipure. These blanks will give our handicraft lushness and a beautiful embossed ornament.
• Decorate the outer surface of the figure, glue beads, rhinestones.
• Additionally, you can cover the handicraft with transparent varnish, it will give a glossy shine to the product.

If you plan to use a butterfly as a brooch or decoration on a dress, attach a ribbon to the figure for fastening.

An airy beauty in organza

Such decorations stylishly decorate a girl's dress for kindergarten, and the airy beauties in the picture will successfully emphasize the style of the interior in the house. For the work you will need:

• Organza.
• Scissors.
• Glue.
• A figurine-template.
• Paint and brushes.
• Wool.
• Glue cobweb.

The creation of a real decorative masterpiece will require minimal effort from the master. After preparing the materials, act according to the step-by-step instructions:

1. Glue two small fragments of the backing material together, using glue cobwebs.
2. Next, using the template, draw the figure of a butterfly on the surface of the organza, using paint.
3. Let the piece dry.
4. Warm the piece with an iron.
5. Decorate it with pencils or paints.
6. We cut out the parts: we are interested in the wings.
7. We prepare the body of the figure out of wool. The body piece can be stitched with thread and needle in several places, giving the butterfly a realistic look.
8. Wings are connected to the body with glue.

Decorate the figure can be any way: gluing beads, antennae from a strong line, trim bright threads.

Plastic models

Beautiful and interesting models of butterflies are made of plastic blanks. Use them as decorative items, as well as decorations for hair. For work you need to prepare:

• Plastic bottles.
• Scissors.
• Glue.
• Acrylic varnish.
• Wire cutters.
• Metal wire.
• Decorative Items.
• Template.

Having prepared all the necessary materials and tools, we can begin directly to work:

1. First of all, it is necessary to cut the bottle into flat blanks.
2. On the bottom edge of the plastic with a marker or felt-tip marker we trace the contours of the figures.
3. Cut out our butterflies.
4. Slightly bend them, directing the wings to the outside.
5. The inner surface should be painted, using paint or ordinary nail polish.
6. The next layer is a transparent acrylic varnish, which gives the product a glossy sheen.
7. The body is formed from a wire, on which we put large beads.
8. Glue the body of the butterfly to its wings.

If desired, decorate the model with sequins, beads.

Original models for practical applications

Creating butterflies for crafts or decorative finishing of postcards is not the only task of practical design and needlework. The most original, and at the same time, the easiest ideas for using figures of exotic beauties will be presented next.

Butterfly Pillow

It would seem that what could be easier: to sew a decorative pillow with your own hands? And indeed, today we will do it. A step by step master class for needlewomen:

• From any fabric of your choice on a template cut two blanks in the form of butterflies.
• Sew them together, leaving a window for the filler.
• Turn the pillow inside out.
• Fill with soft material.
• Sew the remaining gap.

To decorate this product or not - a personal choice of master.

Sew an original bow tie

This master class is designed to create an original children's model: bright and non-standard for a holiday. Step by step instructions for the work:

• From the fabric we will cut two blanks: a larger size 10*20 cm and a smaller size 4*5cm.
• Prepare also a detail of doublering, which will help the tie to hold its shape.
• With the help of dublerin glue a larger workpiece.
• Fold the larger piece in half on the inside and stitch.
• Turn the piece inside out and iron it so that the seam is exactly in the middle.
• Fold the piece in half along the long axis with the seam facing upward, sew.
• Spread the workpiece so that the seam is again located in the center. Iron with an iron.
• Connect the central points of our part in the middle so as to form a fold.
• On top of the central notch sew a smaller piece.
• Decorate the bow tie depending on the chosen model.

Before using it, be sure to attach the elastic band by running it over the back surface of the butterfly figure.

Creating the simplest butterfly patterns in needlework is the first step to true craftsmanship. Study photos, video tutorials, train your imagination and your hands, and then a real exotic butterfly beauty will be a gift for you.

Photo ideas of homemade butterflies