THE {KL_necklace}
We all know how much gypsy artists Kerry Lynn adores texture. All of her fabulously vintage projects are adorned with lots of it. So to create a piece of wearable art she used a gorgeous combination of french linen from her stash and our favorite seam binding ribbon to create this stunning necklace.
And it’s a lot simpler than you’d think! Read on for simple instructions and in no time you’ll have one of your own.
Supplies needed:
jump rings
vintage linen or other loose weave fabric
sewing machine or needle and thread
Stacked Linen Flower
Cut three varying sized circles of linen from your fabric.
Stitch together in center and then rough up the edges so they are frayed by simply running them against your palm a few times.
Stitch along one edge of a 6”-8” piece of seam binding. I used a basting stitch {a loose wide stitch} on my sewing machine but you could also simply do the same with a running stitch by hand.
Once the stitch is in place pull one thread {if you used your sewing machine} or the single thread if you hand stitched, and gather your ribbon together.
Once gathered knot the ends together, then stitch to the top of your linen flower and stitch on a single crystal bead from the binding ring dangles. Set aside.
The Necklace
Cut two 24” pieces of seam binding and double them and loop around a jump ring .
Then stitch the other ends about 5” from the end so they would always stay together then tie that end around a jump ring.
Attach two crystal dangles together at the bottom of each
Use the dangle clasp on each end of the dangle to clip to the jump ring at both ends of ribbon.
Clip the travel dangle charm to crystal near the bow.
Attach linen flower to crystal near the jump ring end.
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'YOU can so do this…' have 10 comments
March 18, 2010 @ 5:21 pm bpdstudios
Beautiful! And love the bust you used in the shot.
March 18, 2010 @ 6:12 pm Robin Thomas
Quiver. Thank you.
March 18, 2010 @ 6:20 pm Holly Moore
Oooh. You’re right, by golly I think I can. Thanks for the tips.
March 18, 2010 @ 7:38 pm Michelle*G
Gorgeous! Love the green…feeling inspired!
March 18, 2010 @ 9:21 pm Amber Zimmerman
Great tutorial! Love the outcome. =)
March 19, 2010 @ 12:35 am Anonymous
Beautiful! Can’t wait to try it.
Carrie P
March 19, 2010 @ 1:34 am Rachel Carlson
LOVE it kerry lynn! i’m thinkin’ i’m needin’ one of these. SWEET.
March 19, 2010 @ 8:08 pm Rhayne
Love it! Especially the flower… great colors :o)
March 19, 2010 @ 9:03 pm Elisabeth Costa
LOVE it! Thanks so much for sharing..I think even I can attempt to make one, feeling empowered:)
March 20, 2010 @ 4:28 pm wendela
gorgeous!! what a beautifl flower!!