How to Pin on a Boutonniere

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Hold the boutonniere correctly.

   The floral center should be facing you, and away from your date's chest.
   
   The greenery, such as the leaves, should be facing away from you, toward your date's chest.
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   Step 2: Lay the boutonniere flat against the left lapel of the suit.

   Think of it as going above your date's heart.
   
   It should be roughly equidistant between the left and right edges of the lapel., Position the stem at a slight angle so it is running parallel to the edge of the lapel., Inserting the pin from the back will keep the pin hidden so the metal won't catch the light when you take pictures., Position the pin so that it is facing down.
   
   The point of the pin should go through the stem where it is thick, just below where it attaches to the petals., The overall movement is a simple push out all the way through the fabric and the flower stem, then weaving back in through the flower stem and fabric.
   
   You can also think of the pin as going forward through the fabric and stem, then back through the fabric again.
   
   The head of the pin and the point of the pin will both end up on the back of the lapel, hidden from view. , Take a step back and examine the placement, making sure it is not askew or starting to pivot on the pin., If the boutonniere is heavy, you may want to secure it with an second pin.
   
   Simply stitch the pin through the lapel and boutonniere as you did before, with this second pin about half an inch below the first.
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   Step 3: Move the boutonniere so that the flower is on or just below the broadest part of the lapel

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   Step 4: covering the top button hole.

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   Step 5: Lift the lapel to expose the back

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   Step 6: holding the flower in place with your non-dominant hand.

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   Step 7: Push the pin through the back of the lapel and through the stem of the boutonniere.

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   Step 8: Guide the pin back through the stem and lapel

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   Step 9: as though sewing a stitch.The pin should be secure and lay vertically against the lapel.

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    Step 10: Wiggle the boutonniere to make sure it is securely fastened.

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    Step 11: Use a second pin if you need extra support.

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