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How to use beaded trim
This may not be new to anyone but me! I have a lot of beaded trim and the ribbon is usually so wide that I haven't found a good way to use it on dolls. When I was searching for trim to use on my Stump Sister I found some pre-beaded trim that was perfect. So I played with it until I figured out how I could reduce the size of the ribbon without cutting it. Twist, twist, twist! It's all in the wrist.
Start with your standard beaded trim
Start to twist and pin the end. Keep twisting. You can either twist the whole thing or twist and sew as you go. You have to sew the twists into place - I used a running stitch.
Place your piece on your doll and sew into place. Make sure you sew one fringe to either side of the center ribbon.
Brilliant!! Thank you so much for a great idea.
Posted by: Sue K at July 26, 2007 3:16 PMNo Duh to me, I like this idea. I have shyed away from using the stuff much for the same reason, ribbon to wide. Thank you sweetie!
Posted by: Sandra Walker at July 26, 2007 3:56 PMYou clever girl! I'm on the "duh" list...I hadn't thought of doing this at all! Thanks!
You are too clever....have I said that before?
Posted by: Auntie Linda at July 26, 2007 4:22 PMJudi ,you continue to amaze me roflol Girl you need to write a book on how to's mmmm can't spell that lol anyhow what a great idea I was taking the beads of to re-string..
Posted by: jacque at July 26, 2007 5:11 PMVery clever!! That's great, because sometimes that trim just gets in the way....
Posted by: Dianne at July 26, 2007 10:18 PMoh wot a beawdy girl- thank you so very much I loves it- its Brilliant and definately not a duh moment at all- good on ya
loves ya bear xoxoxoxoxox
Great idea! Thanks a bunch.
Posted by: shashi at July 27, 2007 4:26 AMOh, boy! I have some gorgeous grape bead trim that I LOVE but it doesn't WORK on anything in its current form. I feel a little TWISTIN' coming on! Great tip! THANKS!
Posted by: Kai at July 27, 2007 4:38 AMHow clever! I have some of that trim lying around too... now when I remember where it is I'll know what to do with it!
JudiA
Posted by: JudiA at July 27, 2007 7:11 AMWhat a great idea, Judi! and leave it to you to come up with it. You need your own crafty TV show!
Linda Fleming
Great Idea. I wanted to use beaded trim on my current dolls and you just saved me hours of playing around. Now I can get right to the actual work.
Posted by: Maryellen at July 27, 2007 9:33 AMThis is a brillant idea! I also have a bunch of the beaded trim, but hate the ribbon it is attached too. I'll be able to use it now! Thanks Judi!!
Posted by: kerry s. at July 27, 2007 2:29 PMExcellent! Thanks for the tip.
Posted by: Katie at July 28, 2007 5:17 PMJudy,
You are such a clever artist! Thanks for sharing!
Jayne
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