Fabric Jewelry: 25 Designs to Make Using Silk, Ribbon, Buttons, and Beads

by Teresa Searle

In this sumptuous new collection of projects, Teresa Searle demonstrates how to design and make a range of jewelry items using a variety of textile processes and methods from hand embroidery to finger knitting. Be inspired by Teresa's combinations of silks, vintage prints, and antique buttons to make one-of-a-kind neckpieces, bracelets,. earrings, and more. Detailed photographs and clear step-by-step instructions make it easy for crafters of all levels to re-create Teresa Searle's gorgeous designs at home. Discover how to combine scraps of silk with vintage fabrics, buttons, and a range of inexpensive notions to create one-off jewelry pieces. Designs include simple accessories such as a Bollywood iPod case, as well as necklaces, bracelets, and corsages all in Teresa Searle's inimitable style. Includes information on creative processes, from hand and machine embroidery to using dissolvable film.

Genres: Sewing

128 pages, Paperback

First published November 19, 2007

Reviews

[Mary Frances · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book inspired me to get a sewing machine that can handle sewing through three layers of suede. (I was in the market at the time!) I like to wear fabric jewelry, though not the specific projects in this book. It does seem like a good introduction, although be aware that a modern sewing machine is the basis of many techniques in the book.

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

DIY creations ~ If you wish to learn how to make pretty felt and other flowers for adornment ~ then this is the book for you! Last year I had the most adorable little gal in my classroom who always wore the most delightful head adornments. After looking through this book, I now know how to create them.

[Helen Moyes]

I went to a jewellery making workshop at Killamarsh library and borrowed this at the same time.

It has sensible sections and lovely clear photographic, as well as written, instructions.

Some lovely projects which would suit both a beginner as well as an experienced textile enthusiast.

I would recommend this book to my textile art friends and students.

[Jeanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

All of the finished projects are not to my taste however all of the techniques are. There are also some really great projects that I have to complete.

[C · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were a few cute ideas in here, but nothing nice enough to want to make.

[Laureen · Rating 5 out of 5]

i want to make everything in here! esther, you would love this book.