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Fabric and Sewing Related Jewelry Projects and Information

Basic sewing skills are all you need to make a variety of fabric related jewelry projects. Stitch by hand, with a sewing machine, or even use fabric glue to incorporate fabric into your jewelry designs.

Vintage Ribbon and Flower Bead Necklace

I pulled some vintage ribbon from my ribbon stash and combined it with metal clay flower beads and lampwork flower beads for this sweet necklace design.

A Jewelry Designer Visits a Quilt Store

Don't limit yourself to traditional jewelry making materials. Here are some great ideas I discovered at a quilt shop one day.

Ribbon Heart Choker

With ribbon, beads, and findings, you can create a romantic choker. I also used rose quartz beads in this piece along with a heart shaped lampwork bead.

Button & Wire Earrings

Take the extra buttons attached to a fancy blouse and make a matching pair of earrings.

Beaded Bead Button Earrings

Show off your favorite buttons and enhance them in this earring design that incorporates beaded beads into the design.

Beaded Cab Barrette

Bead around cabs and then attach your beaded master piece to a barrette back.

Ribbon Amulet

Ribbon is not just for those who sew. It can also be used to make this beautiful amulet necklace.

A Jewelry Maker Visits a Quilt Shop

I picked up some cool stuff while visiting a quilt shop. Then I created jewelry with my quilt shop finds.

Silk Wrap Filigree Necklace

Colorful Kimono cord provides instant texture and style, but add some brass filigree and you have an even more dynamic piece.

Sew Passionate Crystal Pendant

This pendant is for anyone who is passionate about needle-arts, especially sewing.

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