Crochet Plant Décor with Fabric Stiffener

Elevate your crochet creations with Aleene's! This tutorial will show you how to turn plush crochet leaves into sturdy crochet plant décor using Aleene’s Fabric Stiffener & Draping Liquid. Whether you’re making whimsical décor for your home or a handmade gift for a plant lover, this crochet plant DIY is a fun and creative way to bring your fiber art to life! 

Supplies needed:

Aleene’s Fabric Stiffener & Draping Liquid

Crochet leaves, attached to wire stems

Shallow trays

Disposable gloves

Plastic wrap

Planter pot

Floral foam

Decorative stones

Step 1: Gather Materials

Gather materials for the crochet plant décor

Gather the materials needed for your crochet plant décor. This project uses 9 monstera-inspired crochet leaves in various sizes and colors to make a full crochet plant.

 Step 2: Prepare work area

Prepare work area for easy cleanup

For easy cleanup, line two trays with plastic wrap and wear disposable gloves when working with Aleene’s Fabric Stiffener & Draping Liquid.

Step 3: Apply Fabric Stiffener & Draping Liquid

Apply Aleene’s Fabric Stiffener & Draping Liquid to crochet leaves

Apply Aleene’s Fabric Stiffener & Draping liquid to the crochet leaf. Use gloved hands to spread and work the fabric stiffener into the fibers, ensuring the crochet leaf is completely saturated. Set aside on the lined tray to dry.

Step 4: Repeat

Repeat and lay crochet leaves flat to dry

Continue applying fabric stiffener to each crochet leaf. Lay each crochet leaf flat on a lined tray to dry completely, approximately 24 hours.

Step 5: Assemble planter pot

Assemble crochet plant décor

Begin assembling your crochet plant décor by filling your planter pot of choice with floral foam. Cover the foam with decorative rocks.

Step 6: Arrange crochet leaves

Arrange crochet leaves to create a crochet plant

Arrange the stiffened crochet leaves into the pot as desired to create a full crochet plant.

Step 7: Display!

Crochet Plant Décor with Aleene’s Fabric Stiffener & Draping Liquid

Once you’re satisfied with the crochet leaf arrangement, your crochet plant décor is ready to display!

How are you using Aleene’s Fabric Stiffener & Draping Liquid for your fiber art projects? Show us your crochet plant décor made with Aleene’s and tag us on social media @aleenesDIY! 

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