Earlier this summer I played around with some of the white to natural textiles I have right here in the studio. Summer necklaces! Light - as in barely there, natural, soft on the skin, upcycled materials and very pretty.
Here's how to make your own.
Tear or cut some strips anywhere from 1/2 to 3/4" wide. (I do love to tear fabric. It makes thin fabrics twist in such a lovely way.)
Use pearl cotton or linen cord and thread an 18" length on a needle.
Then just "jeugge" it up on the needle- otherwise known as shirring.
Make a few strands using that method and layer them as in draped pearl strands. Wrap the ends with thread, adjust the length and add a lobster clasp. Or make a button closure with a loop.
Try mixing different style strands of shirred, lace, twisted or braided fabrics.
While you are looking through that precious box of Saves, is there any crocheted pillow trim?
Ten minutes and you're out the door looking like you spent your day off shopping at Anthropologie.
But you didn't. You were having way more fun with your Summer Friday. Making your own!
Most new discoveries are suddenly seen things that were always there. ~ Suzanne Langer
It's on my list to make! You are such a sweetheart to share like you do! Oh, come see my daughter's wedding stuff...
Posted by: Linda Jo | August 06, 2010 at 10:15 AM
Oooh these are fun, and since none of us can afford Anthropologie, what better thing to do than make your own!
Posted by: Corrine | August 06, 2010 at 11:29 AM
Hello Charlotte,
Yes! I love your necklaces!
~ Gabriela ~
Posted by: Gabriela | August 06, 2010 at 02:42 PM
Well now I know what I'm doing tonight!
Posted by: judy | August 06, 2010 at 06:50 PM
Brilliant and beautiful, Charlotte! There is no Anthropologie anywhere near Montreal and I just bought some muslin yesterday :)
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | August 07, 2010 at 07:59 AM
Cute as can be. I'm going to stitch mine onto the dress like a floppy collar. Wish me luck! I like to tear fabric too. Some quilt stores use to tear it about 15 years back.
Thanks for the tutorial!
Stitching today,
Candylei
Posted by: Candylei | August 07, 2010 at 01:35 PM
Thank you Charlotte,
I love the look of this feminine, light, linen look~ It is a lovely accessory; I off to find a needle and fabric. It will be a delight to create, something unique~ Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Posted by: Ellen | August 08, 2010 at 11:29 AM
those are quite fun, charlotte!
really.....
xo
Posted by: jone | August 08, 2010 at 08:07 PM
Fabric necklaces are all over the place this fall, and your version is better than any I've seen. Thanks for the directions & inspiration, as always!
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | August 13, 2010 at 07:15 AM