
I have finally been able to gather my uploads to share with you. Since I enjoy using all of my fabrics I decided to make a few more accessories over the holidays.
I received a beautiful vintage cameo brooch recently and was overjoyed, as I have always loved them! Lately my inspiration has been drawn from smaller jewellery pieces, some of Victorian influence and special garment details, such as brooches, buttons, and collar trims.
When I'm not wearing the "serious" accessories and merely want to don playful pieces it motivates me to create trims of my own, so it was fitting to make these fun and easy pieces! Here is a preview of my brooch bow, and ruffle chain necklace.
Materials:
Scissors
Brooch: Pin-back
Metal trim
Velvet ribbon
Heavy duty glue
Rhinestones or other beads
Ruffle necklace: Chiffon and lace cut(2) ea. to your preferred length & width
Studs, and/or beads
Cord ends or jump rings (2)
Fabric glue/all-purpose
Metal chain
Sewing machine
Ruffle Necklace
For starters I made this ruffle necklace with beads and studs, finishing the rest of my chiffon and lace remnants that I had stowed away. It was simple: I created folds (chiffon fabric approx. 10 cm. wide) in a pleated form, by making two rows atop my flat lace cut piece and sewed around the edge of the fabric (at the top of pleats). Next, I measured and cut my chain (this is the length you want the necklace hanging on your neck, minus the fabric measurement). Then, trim was added to the fabric by using glue.

After making wine sachets from velvet fabric for a couple of friends, I ran out of my velvet ribbon used to wrap them in the earlier weeks. Fortunately, I was able to acquire the necessary yardage to finish that project, and soon after began working with velvet and filigree inspired pieces. Of course, these are just a few made pieces that I will be wearing soon.
Attach pin-back and metal trim. Glue to velvet bow. Add rhinestone trim.
Note: This blog http://fashiontalesblog.com was formerly www.ladyofashion.com.
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This is so cool! Love them both!
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Oooh...love both of those doll, they are marvellous!! I would wear them both :)) Happy Monday sweets, I hope you have a grand day xx
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WOnderful, Madison.
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It would look so much better.
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Hi sweetie, hope you had a great weekend. Both pieces are so beautifully done my dear! They're both going to add a unique and wonderful touch to any look you put together. :)
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Ooooooo, I love them both!!
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I like creative people!!
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Beautiful DIYs, darling!
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your diy are stunning.
ReplyDeleteboth are so pretty! i love those sparkly additions to an outfit. great job madison!
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Great DIY ! I love the collar, it's baroque and artistic !
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The necklace DIY is pretty cool because of what you did with the metal chain.
ReplyDeleteHi, Madison! thank you for your comment on my blog. I think you are an artist and you´ve got a great sense of fashion and style. I loved your DIY. Kisses:)
ReplyDelete:) Thank you Kim!
ReplyDeleteGlad that you liked them! :) Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kizzy! hope you have a great day. I knew you'd love that brooch! :) xx Take care.
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat pieces - I especially love the brooch!
ReplyDeleteThese are both so great, I love quick & simple DIY's like this & the fact you made them out of remnants makes them even better! I can't wait to see how you'll wear them! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute DIY!
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Absolutely obsessed with this,honey,great job!;)
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Very lovely pieces! The use of filigree and velvet feels very regal!
ReplyDeleteSo excited about this DIY, these pieces are so pretty and look like they came from a fancy accessories store. so creative! Sam F&T
ReplyDeleteoh wow that turned out really awesome, the necklace totally looks store bought!!
ReplyDeleteLove both creation of yours!
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative and that necklace is just too amazing and will be a wonderful conversation starter.
Have a lovely week dear xo
such a great DIY! Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks! It's very easy to do just fold and sew fabric and costs far less than going to the store!
ReplyDeleteThanks Daniella! I can't wait to style them! :) xx
ReplyDeleteLove that necklace – such a cool easy DIY!
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These are both gorgeous! I love the necklace as well as the pin. Very nicely done.
ReplyDeleteThis is very interesting DIY! and the outcome is amazing! love the neckpiece, so gorgeous!
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very cute. I should try to do DIY projects too :)
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what cute accessories! can't wait to see you style them!
ReplyDeleteThat ruffled bib is gorgeous dear!
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very impressive necklace!!
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Love these DIY's. I think I will make that kind of brooch using some kitch cartoon brooch from my childhood :3
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I just love your DIY's - they have this gothic / Victorian vibe to them that I find irresistible. :)
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ReplyDeleteglamDevilsI love both. Wish I had your skills <3
I really need to get on the ball with my DIYS. Both of these are so beautiful and of course I would wear them in a heartbeat :-) Now I feel the need to run to the craft store and get all the supplies to make these little beauties! xo Marisa
ReplyDeleteI love the ruffle necklace! It almost reminds me of something Lanvin would do.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute diy! I hope you're having a wonderful week so far Madison! I'm so glad to be back!
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It's so cool! :-)
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Have seen this on your instagram. Oh how creative are you. I'll be in London from Febr 8th till 20th, if possible would love to have a cup of coffee with you. And happy new 2013 - or is it not allowed anymore??
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! xx Enjoy the wk.
ReplyDelete:) Thanks, such a sweet compliment! xo
ReplyDeleteYou have talent and creativity. These are adorable and classy and look fairly easy (although to be honest, mine would never come out looking so flawless lol). :)
ReplyDeletethis turned out great as always:)
ReplyDeleteGreat DIY
ReplyDeletewow that necklace is super cute! happy new year to you!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing! You are so creative!
ReplyDeleteThe only thing better than ruffles is ruffles on a necklace!
ReplyDeleteLovely DIY!!!!
ReplyDeleteCute! You're so crafty, I love it :)
ReplyDeletethat brooch is so sweet. And perfect for Valentine's day!
ReplyDeleteI love how these came out. Such great DIYs!
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SOOO pretty! i love that ruffly ribbon necklace!
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Absolutely great idea!!! I would never ever thought for this one!!!
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happy friday sweets, just checking on you.
ReplyDeleteOooh, nice DIYs! I love that necklace best :)
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Fantastic, fantastic!! As always highly creative! I respect your talent my dear!:)
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ReplyDeletexx Thanks Sam!
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Thank you! Can't wait to see what you get working on! :)/Madison
ReplyDeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Hopefully will style them in an outfit soon! Have a great week. :)
ReplyDeleteGlad that you liked them too. Thanks so much for your comment. xo
ReplyDeleteAww, you're so sweet! Hope you're doing great Miss Jelena! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment, and welcome to my blog. :)
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ReplyDeleteYou are so skilled, that ruffle necklace is so cool!
ReplyDeleteThanks you. These were so fun to make.
ReplyDeleteGlad that you liked them too! Thanks Rachel! xo
ReplyDeleteOoh that cartoon one sounds fun! Thanks for your comment. x/Madison
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