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
There is so much I’d like to see in Paris, but I’d have to start with the Louvre.
Paris as it goes is a fine place to visit, but I would love to see the family farm from the movie “French Kiss” starring Meg Ryan and Kevin Kline. Kevin’s character goes home during the movie and the place is beautiful! To go there and spend a day would, to me, be the true Parisian experience.
If I went to Paris, I would take my French granddaughter to Euro Disney. She’s only five, but can translate for me!
If I went to Paris, the thing I would have to see would be Sacre Couer – it is so beautiful!
If I went to Paris, I would LOVE to see : The Carnavalet Museum in Paris is dedicated to the history of the city. The museum occupies two neighboring mansions: the Hôtel Carnavalet and the former Hôtel Le Peletier de Saint Fargeau.
Established: December 1880
Artwork: A Musical Party, Portrait of Juliette Recamier
Architects: Pierre Lescot, Pierre Bullet
Because it would be so interesting and I would learn so many different things!
I would of course have to take Lane my American Girl Doll with and all her outfits that are from the 1880s era! Te he It would be wonderful!