Easy Video Instructions
To Make Corsages

"Here's how to make a corsage with matching boutonniere
to wear tonight for prom or party!"

Create entirely different corsages and boutonnieres by choosing pastel or bicolor roses, bold or demure filler flowers, or patterned ribbons.

For our corsage, classic red roses and filler flowers of alstroemeria are tied to a wide ribbon base.

For extra-special occasions, consider turning up the glamour with glitter, or by adding costume jewelry to your design.

If you enjoyed this video, be sure to see how to make a daisy mum corsage.

Video length is 2:54 minutes, file size approximately 2 MB. You may prefer to follow written instructions with pictures below. These directions can also be printed for easy reference.

Parts List

Classic red rose corsage and matching boutonniere:

3 red roses
3 alstroemeria
2 stems rose leaves
2" wired ribbon, 1 yard
1" ribbon, 1/2 yard
3 corsage pins
stem wire, or any 20 ga. craft wire
green floral tape
1/4" waterproof tape (optional)

Written Instructions

Attach 3-4" stem wire to each flower, wrap each piece with floral tape. Make a simple bow from the wired ribbon and secure it with wire, leaving 3-4" extra wire attached.
Make A Corsage, Step Two

For large or floppy leaves, attach stem wire to the backs using waterproof tape.
Make A Corsage, Step Three

Arrange the roses over the leaves and begin taping the three stems together. Take 2 or 3 wraps....
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Then add the alstroemeria and finish by wrapping all six stems together.
Make A Corsage, Step Five

Cut excess stem to about 2-1/2" and tie a bow with the second ribbon.
Completed Red Rose Corsage

Here is the completed corsage. Tie the extra wire on the base ribbon to the flower stem. Use two corsage pins, one through the stem and the second through the top of the ribbon....catching the wire which is taped to the back of the highest leaf.
Red Rose Boutonniere