Monday, March 28, 2011

T-Shirt Bracelet :: Zipper Flowers

T-shirt bracelet:
This funky bracelet used to be one of my favorite t-shirts! I finally need to recycle it & started to cut it into rags. The edges started to curl & I knew that I wanted to try something a little different. I cut many small strips & layered them together. I tied the ends off with hemp cord, attached a toggle clasp & added charms!

Zipper Flowers:
I have a large collection of vintage zippers in many different colors & sizes. I knew I wanted to create "flowers" but wasn't sure how to make them "curl". I pulled out my sewing kit & started with a "running stitch" to gather the edges. This worked to make the flower & I simply layered the zipper into a circle. The longer the zipper, the bigger the flower!

4 comments:

  1. I love the zipper flowers...One talented girl. Thanx for sharing. Visit me...Tiff

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  2. HI! Just returned from the big sale in West Fargo after purchasing your wonderful white suitcase and some linens from your booth. Wish I could have gotten there earlier! Saw your tag you were a blogger too...so popped by to visit and become your newest follower.

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  3. Love your blog...and your fun vintage inspired collections! I am excited that I ran into you at the West Fargo Sale, your stuff is so whimsical and fun....I hope to run into again soon and will keep up with your blog....

    ~ the chick from Thief River......
    a.k.a " The White House Boutique" check us out on Facebook!

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  4. Love your zipper flowers, posted your pic of them on my blog with a link to yours to get the how to.
    PaintOnHerHands.blogspot.com

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