Showing posts with label necklace. Show all posts
Showing posts with label necklace. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Building Foundations
The Stella & Dot Foundation is amazing. Not only are the 'Foundation Pieces' stylish and affordable they help people in need far & wide.
This year the proceeds of the bracelet or charm will help rebuild & renovate at school in the Bronx, NYC alongside their charity partner buildOn. We can help people in our own backyard so to speak- helps those in our own country in need.
The philosophies of these three charities that Stella & Dot partners with and supports are:
Check out this amazing video for more information: http://youtu.be/0xErkGKT4mA
How to purchase: http://shop.stelladot.com/style/b2c_en_us/foundation.html?s=SarahEBolton or contact me :)
This year the proceeds of the bracelet or charm will help rebuild & renovate at school in the Bronx, NYC alongside their charity partner buildOn. We can help people in our own backyard so to speak- helps those in our own country in need.
The philosophies of these three charities that Stella & Dot partners with and supports are:
- Accion - committed to bringing affordable small business loans to micro entrepreneurs
- Girls Inc- inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold
- buildOn- breaking the cycle of poverty, illiteracy, and low expectations through service and education
Check out this amazing video for more information: http://youtu.be/0xErkGKT4mA
How to purchase: http://shop.stelladot.com/style/b2c_en_us/foundation.html?s=SarahEBolton or contact me :)
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Zhara Bib Necklace
I am absolutely head over heels for the Zhara Bib Necklace from Stella & Dot. I treasure this piece and wear it whenever I can. If I needed any more reason to love Stella & Dot; this piece is it.
Zhara is extremely versatile. I wear it casually with a tunic and leggings as below. This piece easily transition into a more formal work attire outfit or even for the night life.
Check it out here on Stella & Dot's website
Zhara is extremely versatile. I wear it casually with a tunic and leggings as below. This piece easily transition into a more formal work attire outfit or even for the night life.
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| Zhara Bib Necklace, $248: Stella & Dot |
Check it out here on Stella & Dot's website
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Legging Necklace
I completely wore through the thighs of my favorite pair of leggings. I could not just throw them away knowing I could do something with fabric. I made jersey yarn from the leg portion by cutting it into strips. Next, I tied the ends together and looped it a couple of times. Tie up the knots with another strip of fabric and voila! a legging necklace.
A way to jazz it up would be to add beads or washers before looping it.
A way to jazz it up would be to add beads or washers before looping it.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Boho/Gypsy Necklace
I have tons of scrap fabric and wanted to make little flowers from them. I used this tiny textile heated tool to cut circles from different materials. When I layered them on top of one another and added a button, I thought "what a great necklace idea". I have a bin full of jewelry to use for redesign or reusing into a different pieces of jewelry. I took a chain from one and little dangle beads from a few others. The finished piece is oh so chic and right up my alley for style.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Welcome to Wear's the Manual
I should start out by giving a briefing on what this blog is all about. There is no manual to life. While there is plenty of advice and research out there in the world, no one person has all the answers. I graduated this past May from the University of Rhode Island with two degrees: a Bachelor's of Arts in French and a Bachelor's of Science in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design. I love sewing and fashion. While there are manuals and instruction books on how to make a french seam, styling and fashion, in general, does not have one step by step instruction manual. Each person has their own style and point of view. My goals for this blog are to discuss the ins and outs, ups and downs, successes and faux pas in the realms of life, fashion, and my sewing projects/adventures with occasional side notes on my new hobby obsession of couponing!
I used this tool to create a fabric tube to create this funky necklace. The chain in 18 1/2 inches and the fabric part is 10 inches for a total length of 28 1/2 inches. It took lots of trials and errors to get this look. I had the fabric fray, beads with small holes, and jump rings that broke. Finally, I got the finished product with a little good luck from my new tool! (Did I mention I love this thing?)
*note: I had to tie up the chain a bit for the photographing process
<3 Sarah
With all that said I am excited to start my first blog post. I have a new favorite sewing tool, the Dritz Quick Turn for turning loops!
Gone are the days of sewing a piece of cording on the inside or using the bodkin loop turner and having it unhook half way through the turn process. You can get this tool at your local craft or sewing supply store. I purchased mine at Joann Fabrics. Retail price is $7.99, luckily I had a store coupon to get 40% off. Either way it is worth the money. You can turn a loop in as little as ten seconds. I used to give up after ten minutes with my other methods.
Gone are the days of sewing a piece of cording on the inside or using the bodkin loop turner and having it unhook half way through the turn process. You can get this tool at your local craft or sewing supply store. I purchased mine at Joann Fabrics. Retail price is $7.99, luckily I had a store coupon to get 40% off. Either way it is worth the money. You can turn a loop in as little as ten seconds. I used to give up after ten minutes with my other methods.
I used this tool to create a fabric tube to create this funky necklace. The chain in 18 1/2 inches and the fabric part is 10 inches for a total length of 28 1/2 inches. It took lots of trials and errors to get this look. I had the fabric fray, beads with small holes, and jump rings that broke. Finally, I got the finished product with a little good luck from my new tool! (Did I mention I love this thing?)
*note: I had to tie up the chain a bit for the photographing process
<3 Sarah
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