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Felted Pebbles Bib Necklace
About this design:
As soon as these felt rounds came in, I knew what colors I wanted to use together. I sat at my desk with piles of felt in front of me all mixed together and a shape started to form. All I had to do was figure out how to make the pile into a necklace! I absolutely love wearing a collar/bib necklace in the fall and winter and am so happy with how it turned out. This necklace could absolutely be made half the size and still be a cool statement piece.
What you’ll need: (buy products below)
- 20-30 10mm felt round, mixed colors
- 50-60 15mm felt round, mixed colors
- 10-16 20mm felt round, mixed colors
- 2mm faceted crystal rondelles
- C-Lon Fine Weight (.4mm) Bead Cord for forming the main structure
- C-Lon Size D Thread for embroidering on the crystal
- 2 5-6" lengths of large cable chain
- hook or your preferred clasp
- awl (or a skewer)
- adhesive to secure knots
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Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Step 1: Start by laying out all of your felt in the way in which you would like to to appear once stitched together. IMPORTANT: take an overhead photo. |
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Step 2: Using about 5-6' of C-Lon Fine Weight (.4mm) Bead Cord, thread most of your felt on a long strand from one end of the "pile" to the other end, make sure not to squish them tightly together. Now that you have a very long strand of felt, snake it into 3 even rows. "Fit" the rows into each other bending them into a funky smile and sew the rows together. Keep in mind the shape of your original layout. Make sure to reference your photo. |
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Step 3: Now you need to add more texturing/pebbling to the the piece. Sew your remaining felt rounds in varying sizes into and top of the your collar. |
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Step 4: After I had these steps completed I was going to stop, but something kept nagging at me ... felt is warm and cozy but it just doesn't sparkle. I chose to select a specific color, smoke, to embellish with tiny faceted crystal beads. I stitched anywhere from 10-15 crystals onto each bead in 2 different crystal colors using C-Lon Size D Thread. This went very quickly as I went in no particular order. |
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Step 5: To finish the necklace you will need to create a "drill hole" through a felt round using an awl or a sharp pair of round nose pliers at each end of your collar. Try to do this through a large felt round. Loop your chain link through the newly made hole and attach to the rest of the chain. Add a clasp and voila! |
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Measurements: 78 yard bobbin
Measurements: 78 yard bobbin
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On Sep 27, 2019 at 1:34 pm #
Crystal Canary says:Using the felt rounds, I bet this piece is lightweight and easy to wear. I also really like the colors you mixed together–Very fun and innovative piece for the winter season ahead.
On Sep 29, 2019 at 8:11 am #
kye says:I agree with CC this is so unique and perfect for winter. I love the texture and colors of this fantastic necklace.
On Sep 29, 2019 at 12:11 pm #
Beady Little Eyes says:Kind of like having a kitten around your neck – so soft and cuddly. Yeah I agree – perfect for winter.