technique videos + patterns
My first two Bead Simple videos are up!
First, here’s how to make a bead into an earring, embellishment, or pendant, like the Solo Earrings:
And here’s the wire looping technique to make a Vintagesque Necklace:
Here are the patterns and tutorials for sewing your own versions of these gorgeous projects:
•The Vintage-Style iPod Cozy on page 203 by Natalie Zee Drieu — follow this link to download the PDF.
•The Circles in the Square Tote on page 204 by Sarah Place-Minshall — here’s a lovely photo tutorial for sewing the bag.
Of course, you can always embellish a bag you already have… but it’s nice to stitch up your very own original piece too!
I also filmed eight more in the series of short jewelry-making technique videos — everything from how to make a wrapped loop to knotting, briolette-wrapping, crimp beads, and opening jump rings. I’ll post the rest of them here soon!
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