Ribbonwork Resources
This page is constantly under construction!
Here’s a list of resources for the ribbon lover in need (that’s you)! Please note, although I did compile the following list of links, none of these pages here are mine, or affiliated with Isewribbons.tumblr.com. Following these links will take you to non-Tumblr pages.
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Ribbonwork Literature ; Here’s my ‘recommended reading’:
The History of Ribbon is a fantastic insight on ribbon’s weave through time. If you love ribbon this is a must-read.
Old-Fashioned Ribbon Art, by the Ribbon Art Publishing Company. Reprint of “Ribbon Art: How to make Hundreds of Dainty and Practical things of Ribbons” - Order the digital copy of the original early-1900’s publication here.
Ribbonology, by Hochschild, Kohn, & Co; Baltimore, Maryland. Digital Art Deco Ribbonwork CDs by VintageBella.etsy.com
Ribbonology, by Johnson, Cowdin, & Co; New York City, NY. Digital Art Deco Ribbonwork CDs by VintageBella.etsy.com
Ribbonwork; The Complete Guide, by Helen Gibb
Elegant Ribbonwork, by Helen Gibb
The Secrets of Fashioning Ribbon Flowers, by Helen Gibb
The Complete Photo Guide to Ribbon Crafts, by Elaine Schmidt
The Artful Ribbon, by Candace Kling
Buy Ribbonwork Materials ; Inquire to each shop about wholesale rates, if you’re interested.
Torb&Reiner ; A Millinery (hat-making) supply website. Crinoline, hat bases, Petersham ribbon, stamens, etc.
Blumchen Vintage Florals Shop ; My FAVORITE resource for vintage artificial ribbonwork stamens, berries, & pips. They even have itty-bitty faux mushrooms and onions dating back to the 1940’s for sale!
Judith M ; A Millinery supply website. Hats, Crinoline, Petersham & Grosgrain ribbon, premade flowers, Russian netting/veiling.
The Ribbon Retreat ; Awesome selection of all sorts of different styles of ribbons!
Factory Direct Craft ; Very nice ribbons and other craft items, at wholesale prices.
Abby and Ellie Originalz ; beautiful hand-dyed ribbon.
Shibori Silk Ribbons ; Absolutely magical hand-dyed silk ribbon.
Cam Creations SilkRibbon.com ; Silk Embroidery Ribbon (it’s AMAZING for ribbonwork too!), silk satin, bias-cut silk, and other silky things…
Balancing Act Designs ; Adorable vintage fabrics & trim, mostly from the ’60s & ’70s.
Vintage Passementerie ; Antique ribbons, lace, and original ribbon art embellishments.
Learn to Sew Ribbon Flowers ; I claim no credit whatsoever for these tutorials.
Offray Ribbons n’ Bows tutorials
More Offray tutorials.
Offray Easy Ribbon Rose. Simple leaf tutorial also included!
Make a loopy ribbon flower, from MarthaStewartWeddings.com
Make a full wired-edge carnation/peony. Very clever and simple tutorial!
Make a ruffled blossom with Wired French Ombre ribbon. Effective Victorian/Roaring ’20s look.
Felt Rose Barrettes from the Purl Bee. I love how the hair clip is hidden beneath the leaf; cute!
Many fun ribbon projects from The Ribbon Retreat
Super easy & fast ribbon rose video tutorial. Learn to make those ribbon roses you find ready-made in the craft stores; never buy another premade embellishment again!!
Same rose style as above, but this tutorial isn’t a video, and the flower made is a no-sew project!
No-sew dimensional roses. I really love this tutorial, even though I’m a strict “sewing only” kind of girl.
Ribbon embroidery on cardstock tutorial. Very nice!
Make an easy stemmed ribbon rose (video tutorial). No sewing!
16 Ways to Make Ribbon Flowers
Ribbon Flower How-To’s, including cute ric rac daisies!
Victorian-style ribbon cocarde. Cool project; detailed instructions!
Over 30 different ways to make flowers from fabric.
Points of Interest ; Some of my favorite online boutiques. Get inspired!
Lambs & Ivy Designs ; beautiful ribbon work. The artist hand-dyes all of her ribbons!
Beautiful Reign Passementerie ; antique ribbon flowers that have withstood the test of time.
Nicholas Kniel Fine Ribbons & Embellishments ; Drool-worthy selection of silk rosettes, feathers, buttons, etc.
Miscellaneous ; Not specifically ribbonwork-related…
Re-use your ribbon spools and write a sweet paper ribbon note for gift-giving!
Make your own millinery stamens for flower centers! An awesome tutorial.
