Click on “How to make a fabric rose” tutorial to learn how to make the flowers on this gorgeous necklace
? ? ?
This fabulous necklace won the second prize out of over 200 entries in a Folksy UK online competition…I wore it on so many occasions, both casual and formal, and got much attention and flattering remarks.
It really does stand out and adds such a quirky flair to the simplest of outfits.
I hope you enjoy making many of these necklaces in different colors and sizes…It’s so simple to make!
.
.
You will need:
- Fabric scraps to make the flowers. this is a separate tutorial: “How to make a flower rose“
- Needle
- A pair of old lycra tights
- Thread (same color as your tights – I chose black)
- Glass beads
? ? ?
Step 1
Cut a long strip of your thick lycra tights and fold in half lengthways to form a tube. Pin in place.
? ? ?
Step 2
Make sure your sewing machine is on the “lycra stitch” setting. Machine stitch the tube.
? ? ?
Step 3
Trim he excess fabric close to the seam (make sure you don’t cut too close or it will unravel once you turn it over).
? ? ?
Step 4
Now, turn the tube over inside out to hide the stitches you just did. Use a pencil to assist you, this can be quite fiddly.
? ? ?
Step 5
Start feeding the glass beads into the fabric lycra tube.
? ? ?
Step 6
With a needle and a strong cotton thread, stitch the gaps between each bead to form the necklace and stop the beads from collapsing into each other.
You can get creative here and tie an overhand knot instead of stitching, or even stitch two slots between each bead to make decorative gaps between the beads (this is what I did to my necklace, have a look at the picture in step 7 to see what I mean) …Just experiment and see which look you like the most.
? ? ?
Step 7
Your necklace is now done. Make sure you stitch past the two beads either ends of the necklace to stop them from slipping out and tie a knot at the end to secure around your neck.
You can now attach your fabulous fabric flowers onto your even more fabulous necklace by stitching them on or using a hot glue gun.
Click on my previous “fabric flower tutorial” to see how to make those gorgeous fabric roses.
? ? ?
