Wanna add some awesome decorations to a plain tank? Layering embellishments is a great way to add a faux "necklace" -- and this one has a very classy, almost Parisian vibe. Here's how!
*Note - The tank top featured is made from the Low Scoop Variation available in either the T-Shirt Variations Pattern or the Killara Pattern. You can also use the Free T-shirt or Free Tank Top patterns
You'll need embroidery floss, chain, a few beads, some ribbon -- and a tank. :)
**UPDATE: Giveaway closed, we have a winner! It's JJ, who said, "If I went to Paris, the thing I’d have to see would be the Tour Eiffel! And then get a baguette =) " Good call, JJ! We'll be in touch with you via email soon.
Thanks everybody for entering! It was awesome to read all of your travel ideas!
OK, now back to the tutorial....
First off, figure out where on the tank you'd like the "necklace" to land. Mark this with a fabric marking pen, chalk, or a plain ordinary pencil. (I marked mine with thread, so you could see it better.)
Then, sew a chain stitch along the line: take a short stitch with your needle, and then wrap the thread around it. Pull through gently, creating a loop. Put your needle back down in the same hole to begin the next stitch.
When you get to the end, sew a short stitch to secure the last loop (second picture).
If you need help sewing the chain stitch, you can check out our video version of this tutorial, and see exactly how I did it:
Time to add some real chain!
Sew one end of a piece of chain to the shoulder. Drape it gently across the front of the tank, then stitch a link down at the middle of your embroidery. Use jewelry pliers to open or cut a link, so that you have a good length at the end.
Repeat for the other side.
Then, tie a cute little bow out of ribbon. I used 1/4" wide ribbon here, which is really easy to get a hold of, and works great for this scale.
Sew (or, if you're tired of sewing, glue!) the bow down, right over where all the chains meet in the middle.
Finally, sew down a few pearl beads. I scattered mine along the embroidered "strand" of the necklace.
Congratulations!
Thanks everybody, and have fun with this!
For Pixie Faire,
Melinda
260 Comments
This is a clever way to make a necklace, and a child wouldn’t have to keep up with it. Thank you so much for this and all your freebies. Now I just need to straighten up my sewing room so I can sew.
…..I would have to see EVERYTHING in the City of Lights! All the tourist stuff (Eiffel Tower, etc), but also the bakeries, pastry shops, vineyards, etc!! Someday, I’m going! :)
If I went to Paris again I would love to go back to the restaurant we went to on L’Avenue des Champs Elysées on our honeymoon. My husband said he knew French so he ordered for both of us. When the order came I had to ask the waiter what it was…he said “kidneys” YIKES. My hubby said he just order the most expensive item because he thought it would be the best. Next time I will be sure to ask first so I can eat a dinner I like. I would love to revisit all of the wonderful sights. Thanks for the tutorial I now make doll clothes for my granddaughter and love doing it.
the Eiffel tower! How could I miss that. The Louvre is second.
I’d go see the impressionist’s paintings in Paris.