sewing blanket trim

sewing blanket trim

Bead Anyting

Have you got old garments in your closet that have gone out of season but are still in love with? Don't you just wish you might do something to spice it up a little to cause it to look new again? Well you totally can! It is all pure and simple! All that you need is a few beads in all of the perfect colors and voila! It is going to be as good as brand new! You won't ever know the power a few dainty beads and some thread can do for your apparel. Now take some time to sort out those old garments, give away those that are not good for you anymore, and keep those that you can still spice up through beadwork.

Are you just not pleased how a few beadworks can save everyone a lot of cash in buying new clothes? There are so many things you can gain advantage from it. Now let us start with a few tips we can use in spicing up that hideous and plain wardrobe.

Do you have a blouse with a dull, faded print? Why not highlight that print by stitching some beads on their outline and straight into the cloth? You will surely be amazed by the amazing results.

Don't be worried if your old wardrobe has complicated swirls or plain cuff trims because whether or not it is a blouse, a couple of old jeans, sweaters, tank tops, tees, coats or jackets ; beads will still be a fun and stylish way to bring out your ordinary wardrobe.

Beadwork does not only do wonders on old garments, it is also just about popular as an accessory. If you'd like to give a new look to your attire, some striking accessories on the neck, ears, wrist and fingers will certainly do the trick. Or you can add beads to your handbags, gloves, scarves, slippers, hats and even head bands!

Having a quiet dinner with your partner or some friends? Are you dying to make a statement as a host? Apart from the calming cast of candlelight over your silverware, you can also jazz it up by stitching some shiny and glittery beads on your placemats, serviettes, hang some on your candelabrum or your centerpieces.

There are endless ways to creatively use those beads even in your own home! Sew them on your towels and pillows, or your blankets and curtains, even on wall sconces and candle holders. Make your door appear more inviting by draping it with a curtain made out of pretty bead strands.

Also, never forget to hand wash your beaded items. Never put those in a washer or else you may never see that pretty and intricate beadwork again!

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How to turn an old blanket into a pretty throw?

I have this old and rather ugly, but warm and large blanket which I would like to turn into a throw. It is synthetic so I can't dye it. Trimming it with nice ribbon won't do as it has rather oldfashioned pattern on it so the trim wouldn't improve it much. I considered putting it into floral duvet cover and stitching it but the blanket itself is too thick to do this on my sewing machine. Any ideas how to beautify it?

I would put it into the duvet cover and then use a large yarn needle to make a couple of stitches to pin the blanket in place inside the duvet (just sew the duvet closed with the blanket inside it). Place maybe 4 stitches in each direction (4x4=16 ties total) and tie off the yarn all on one side of the duvet (on the top of the duvet - use a color to compliment the duvet colors) and leave about 1" of the yarn ends on. The yarn looks like a decorative "tied" quilt and the ties hold the blanket to the same orientation as the duvet without having to put in all on the machine together.
OR you can use some of the newer iron on fabric-to-fabric adhesives and cut decorative patterns from a nicer fabric in brighter colors and iron them onto parts ot the old blanket to spice it up a little.