I have a large growing pile of fabric scraps. I refuse to throw them away because I am sure they can be used for something. I have been seeing different types of interesting necklaces made of buttons, beads, and fabric. Then, I figured why not make one out of my scraps...
I think it made my white shirt a little less boring. This was so quick and easy to make.
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How to make a recycled scraps necklace (which is very similar to the straps on my braided tablecloth bag):
1. Take your scrap fabric, I cut a .5''-1'' snip and tear the rest of the fabric down for a nice frayed edge. Used 3 different fabrics for each strand.
2. Take 3 of the torn pieces and tie the ends together with a rubber band.Â
3. Braid the 3 pieces together and tie ends together with rubber band when done.
4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 for more strands. Remember you can make the strands any length you want, if run out of fabric, just weave more into the braid.
5. Once all the strands you want are braided, gather one end of each strand together and straight stitch together with sewing machine. Repeat for the other ends of the strands. Snip off any excess.
6. Gather ends of the necklace and sew together (snip excess) or a ribbon can be sewn at the ends to be able to tie the necklace closed, but I just sewed both ends together.Â
7. Voila! A nice way to make use of all your lovely scraps.
Sorry if the directions get you a little lost, but it really is easy. I promise. Maybe I should put some in the shop. Please share any other good ideas you may have of things that can be made with scraps. I would love to hear (read) them!
b-eautiful!
Absolutley awesome shot. I wish I could get my polaroids to look so lovely!
Adorable! I used to love my polaroid camera. Brings back quite a few memories…
oh my goodness, this is so precious! what a beat.
my favorite too!
omg. kill me now.
It is a lovely photo
You are so right…. it's absolutely dreamy!!! I love it!
True is growing prettier everyday!
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hugs frm Brazil!
WOW! Such a gorgeous picture Ruby. Definitely a dreamy and innocent picture. True is just a doll. 🙂
Wow this shot is amazing! I love the vintage-y feel.
i am loving this! so precious. 🙂
It's perfect! Like from the 70's!
I owe you an e-mail!!!!
so dreamy!
hope you're having fun in sf, portland, and seattle. can't wait to hear about your yummy adventures when you get back!! 🙂
love ya!
LOVEly! beauitful girl of yours
Mmmm. Love this shot.
Ooh! I LOVE it! you've really been blessed with beautiful girls.
I love this picture, so cute!
wow, this is a very beautiful polaroid! so cute!
have a lovely sunday!!
pink lady
Wow wow wow!!! This is a stunning photo!!! And she is absolutely adorable! :o)
sooooooooooo pretty.
It does have that 70's vibe… peace, love and all of that… she is a beautiful girl!! Great photo!
This is so sweet! Are these computerized Polaroids or do you use a Polaroid camera? I have one but the film is SO expensive!
i LOVE the vintage look and feel of this photo!! it definitely is super dreamy looking!
omg, gorgeous. I'm sorry if I missed the answer previously – where are you getting your film?
agreed, that picture is d-r-e-a-m-y!
What a little dawling!