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
I would stand ontop of the Arch de Triumph at night and take in the magnificent view of the city bustling.
Everything!! Especially the Eiffel tower of course, and the little shops and cafes along the street. But I especially would love to see the fashion district! I love fashion!
If I went to Paris, I would have to see the Eiffel Tower
I have been to Paris and there are countless amazing places to go, things to do and fabulous things to see. However since I did not get to do these two, I would go to Pere La Chaise, which is the famous cemetery in which Jim Morrison (The Doors), Jean de la Fontaine (famous for his fables), Chopin, Moliere, Oscar Wilde and many other famous people are buried. I would also travel north to the boyhood home of Louis Braille. If the question were where would I go again — I would have an extremely long answer. So much to see and do!
If I got to go to Paris would love to see the Eiffel Tower, especially at night when it’s all lit up.
Tasting the food and shopping the markets and visiting the museums are some of the things I would do.