I have been really pondering what to wear with the dress I have bought for Laura's hen do.
(please ignore my pasty "need tan now" legs and scraped up "need a wash now" hair!)
When you are plus size, it becomes more a case of "does it fit" over "do I like it" - So when I do find something I really like, I am over the moon.
I think it's important to have the right jewellery or accessories to go with fancy day outfits - and have recently been in awe of all the flower fabric/bib necklaces that I have seen around on Etsy.
So inspired that I gathered together some various supplies (some of which I ended up not using)
and I spent an hour watching You Tube "how to make fabric flowers" videos.
And made this:
Considering I had never attempted a fabric rosette flower before - nore a fabric yoyo etc - I think I did ok! (is it vain to love your own project?)
I have numbered the flowers in order to tell you how they were made etc:
1: Metal PM flower brad - with a pearl bead sew in, and sewn onto a organza bow.
2: A ribbon flower made from folding scalloped ribbon and sewing as you go - with a glass button in the centre.
3: my FAVOURITE flower of the necklace - a satin rosette made from 2" wide ribbon, twisted and sewn into shape - sewn onto a felt circle. A pearl bead sew into the centre.
4: A rosette flower - following the same method as before, but using organza.
(see below for 5&6)
7: an Organza Yoyo flower - with a button sewn into the centre.
8: A felt flower made using 5 circles, folded and sewn onto another larger felt circle - with a button sewn into the centre.
9: A swirl of pearls made by folding a string of pearl beads round and round - sewing every other bead to a felt circle to keep secure.
10: A chiffon flower - made like a yoyo - but petals created by sewing - a glass button sewn into the centre.
The following two were not made by me:
5: A flower taken from a hair slide from Claire's accessories (old!)
6: An American crafts crochet flower with a pearl bead added into the centre.
Then I attached two small D-rings onto each end - ribbon and pearls and covered the whole back in a crescent moon shaped piece of felt to secure it all together!
What do you think?
45 comments:
I think it's amazing!!
OMG your necklace is AMAZING!! Never would have guessed it was your first one! =)
SJ - Its stunning - I love it.
Thats fantastic,well done
Thats fantastic,well done
Lovely project, like the frock too, know what you mean about the difficulty with plus sizes
Kathyk
Wow! This is absolutely stunning no wonder you love it (I defy anyone not to love it lol) :)
Hugs
Tracey
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Woweeeee better than that pic you showed us, this is even more stunning and I LIKE IT!
Lisa
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This is Gorgeous!!!
Are you taking orders?lol
x
WOW SJ that is just stunning! I cant believe youve not made jewellery before with such a professional result! You are such a creative lady and good at it all!
Your dress looks stunning, well done you on your amazing weight loss, you've done so very well and you are quite inspiring me to get going and join you!
I look forward to seeing the ensemble!
Have a FAB time!
Keryn x
That looks so beautiful. great job!!!!
Emily C
this is incredible - you should do a vid or a tut on how you made it :-)
This is just beautiful! You definitely made the perfect accessory for your dress! I know what you mean when it comes to plus size -- I go thru the same thing when it comes to fit.
Totally and utterly fabulous.....I wish It was mine...I love the colours...Jane is right...are you taking orders.
Caz
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It's really gorgeous....clever you!
Wow, SJ, it's beautiful! I love it! I've been making some felt flowers for a bib necklace but haven't quite got around to putting it together. You've given me some ideas on how to finish it off, thanks!
That dress looks gorgeous too! xx
OMG!!!!! Sj this is simply beautiful, stunning , amazing!!! You never cease to amaze me with all you wonderful creations!! You are so talented!! You are going to look stunning! xx
oh hun, its stunning, :)
I think.............that is absolutely lush and I want one!!! Its fab SJ!
OH my goodness SJ this is utterly gorgeous, truly stunning, I've said it before but you really are one very talented lady!! Your handmade flowers are wonderful, oh and your dress is lovely to!
Joanne x
Love that necklace and the dress is just gorgeous too, I want them both... can I have them when you have finished with them please? lol xx
Your necklace is absolutely stunning - wow! An your dress is beautiful - I love the colour.
Love, Andrea xx
Beautiful necklace and WOW amazing job, I can't believe this was your first one!!
That's absolutely gorgeous you are so talented you can turn your hand to anything, Girl!! Loving your inspiration Naomi xx
I also struggle to find clothes & if it fits I get it! Your necklace is stunning - well done.
wow love it!
I am experimenting with yoyos at the moment but the large satin flower (3) is amazing
Plus you look fab in the dress
xxx
Omg this is amazing! I love it - it's soo beautiful and is perfect for your dress x
Wow! I'm in awe!!! You should go into business making these. It's absolutely gorgeous!!! You're gonna look so hot!
Omg lady! You're so blinking talented it's not funny!!! That is soooo gorgeous and will go perfectly with your lovely dress :-) Lurve the colour BTW. Ohhh you're just so clever x
wow! it's gorgeous!!!!
You are going to look gorgeous! You have a true talent with these flowers. This is just so well put together, better than any I've seen.
WOW what at beautiful necklace!!! Gorgeous! Love all your flowers ;)
I've just made a card, using your freebie Lilly. I like her very much, and will sertanly use her again ;)
Serisously SJ - you MADE this!! It is absolutely stunning and would cost the earth in a boutiqe!! I love it sooo much, you are one talented lil thing sweetie!! Thank you sooo much for sharing. Inspirational!!
Eeekkkk I love it! Seriously amazing, I'd buy something like that! (I love statement necklaces.)
Think I might have to find time to make one!
XXX
simply stunning!! You should make those to sell, you'd make a fortune!
Your neckalce is absolutely stunning! I love the colour of your dress...so bright! You will look gorgeous.
Alicia xx
Wow, it's gorgeous!
OMG WOW, that is so beautiful!
I am so in awe, I love what you did! I am sure that you got a lot of compliments. Barbara
OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!! this is stunning... WOW!!! ohhhh i have to try and create something like this for when i get married next year.. this is amazingly beautiful! WOW!
Absolutely blooming lovely! Are you making some more to sell? I think you have uncovered a niche in the market. You are sooo creative. XX
What an AMAZING necklace! How perfect!
oh my goodness...is there any end to your talent??! its so beautiful
WOW Stunning APPLAUSE!! Jaqui x
SJ this necklace is simply stunning, well done you, and my favourite colours, just beautiful xx
Alex x
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