One of my favorite pieces to make are sleeveless shells, tops or blouses. Made out of the right material and with enough coverage, these can be formal enough for work (depending on your office) in the summer and great for layering under blazers, cardigans and sweaters in autumn through spring. Plus they are so quick to make, you can make one in two hours or less. This sleeveless shell was made out of brown t-shirt. I have a knack for getting my hands on promotional t-shirts that are being thrown away and, rather than contribute to our landfills, I take them and make clothes I'll actually wear. Like the shirt above. I unfortunately only had green bias tape to make the facing for the collar line but wasn't able to go to the store and get a different color at the time. This sleeveless shell is made out of two rectangles (seriously). If the fabric has good drape, you can cut two rectangles. Stitch the side seams together but leave openings at the top of the seams. Then stitch the top (shoulder) seam but leave an opening for neckline. Hem everything and you're done!
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The beads and cabochon are hematite, a semiprecious stone. I didn't feel like knotting this necklace so I used monofilament.
Czech glass beads are some of the most beautiful beads in the world. I made this necklace using the same technique that is used to string pearls, knotting in between each bead. I think I got the beads at a fair.
I always thought it was odd that some stones were called semi-precious even though they are so beautiful. I know it's because they don't cost much, especially compared to precious stones, but they are lovely all the same. I made the pendant using wire and two semiprecious stones that happened to go very well together. I strung the necklace with monofilament, a plastic-like string that is good for these heavier beads (and when I'm too tired to knot between each bead).
Someone taught me how to tie knots in between pearls and other beads. It makes such a difference when I make beaded jewelry. You can see the difference in the second picture. The knots allow the beads to move smoothly and like string. The knots also mean that the beads won't fall all over the floor if the string breaks.
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