Thursday, April 7, 2011

Necklace Redo Series #3

Alright, this week's necklace is the brown one and thought I'd try my first ruffle!!
Here we go!
Materials needed:
Necklace
Fabric strips-mine were about 13 inches long and 4 inches wide
sewing machine
needle and thread


Cut fabric so that you have 2 strips...wrong side facing each other so that the right side of fabric is seen from front and back.  Hope that makes sense!
Make a basting(longest stitch) stitch about 1/4 to 1/2 inch from side on one of the longest sides of fabric. I decided to leave the edges raw.


Pull thread on the underneath....the bobbin thread...to make fabric ruffle.

Ok so a couple of notes:
#1 this is my first ruffle and I am by no means a ruffle expert!
#2 At this stage is when I texted a pic to my sis asking if the ruffle was too wide.  She agreed with me that it was so I trimmed it to be about 2 1/2 inches wide. Thanks sis!

Finally hand sew the ruffle to the necklace.  I just sewed at the two beads where the fabric edge is on both sides


This was pretty easy and I really like how it turned out!  And it might be my favorite.....but there's still 3 more to go!!!

See my Link Party page HERE to see where I'm linking up too!
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13 comments:

  1. Natalia LynnApril 7, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    This looks great! I am currently tryin to redo a broken necklace of mine but having trouble where to go with what I got. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  2. Sue@creativetryals.blogspot.comApril 8, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I like the colors! Would love to see a pic of what you wear it with.

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  3. Rissa @ Hazel and HoneysuckleApril 8, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    YUM! I love ruffles, this is awesome!

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  4. The Mustard SeedApril 8, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Hi.. stopping in from Tater Tots and Jello!

    This necklace is so cute and you make it look so, so easy!!

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  5. JenniferApril 9, 2011 at 12:27 AM

    Thanks girlies!! Sue I'll be recapping when I'm done with the series and will try and 'model' them all...I'm thinking just a plain white shirt and denim!

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  6. JillApril 9, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    now THIS is FABULOUS (just like all your other accessories)...i'd wear this in a heartbeat.
    thanks so much for sharing!
    ~Jill

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  7. UnknownApril 9, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    I've just learned to make ruffles, this is adorable!

    I'd love to have you stop by and link up for my new Blog Party.
    Make & Share
    Friday - Saturday .)

    ~ Christy

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  8. JenniferApril 9, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Thanks Christy! Headed your way..... :)

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  9. SommerApril 10, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Oooh that fabric is to die for! Well done =) I would love if you could stop by and link up to my VIP party tonight. Otherwise it runs every Friday through the weekend =) http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/04/vip-party-10.html

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  10. AllieMakes!April 10, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    Very sweet! I like the fabric/necklace combo! Great job!
    Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
    AllieMakes.Blogspot.com

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  11. Natalia LynnApril 11, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    Love it! Already commented, but thanks for linkin up!

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  12. Jayna RaeApril 12, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    I keep seeing so many great ruffle necklaces, and yours is no exception. I love it!!! I must try it too.

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  13. Kindra-At Home With KApril 13, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    So cool. I love all your necklace makeovers! Love the ruffle on this one. Thanks so much for linking up to Terrific Under Ten!

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