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materials 10 equipment 13 processes 14 the projects 16 vintage rose cuff and choker 26 floral key ribbon 30 bollywood iPod case 34 seed head brooch 40 childhood memories bracelet 48 button earrings 52 mother-of-pearl bracelet 56 yo-yo neckpiece 58 yo-yo corsage 62 In the last few years, designers have increasingly used textile processes and materials to produce beautiful jewelry pieces incorporating texture and color, and bringing a craft aesthetic to high fashion. Making jewelry from textiles...
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yo-yos are a traditional patchwork technique in which circles of fabric are gathered around the outer Approximately 13 x 60 in. 33 x 1.5 m of each of five gauzy dress fabrics such as viscose, polyester or silk chiffon in your chosen colors 19 buttons in toning colors and a variety of sizes One large button for fastening Matching polyester sewing threads Dressmaking mannequin if you have one has been used to create a neckpiece that is embellished further with toning buttons. This neckpiece would...
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Above This pretty bracelet is made from buttons sewn onto 39 in. 1 m of suede tape, which is wound around the wrist to produce an eclectic piece of jewelry. A loop is sewn at one end of the tape so the bracelet can be fastened using the first button. See page 54 for instructions. Above This pretty bracelet is made from buttons sewn onto 39 in. 1 m of suede tape, which is wound around the wrist to produce an eclectic piece of jewelry. A loop is sewn at one end of the tape so the bracelet can be...