A Colorful Twist

Patty Cappeluti

Let your vivid imagination go wild as you twist simple black fabric pieces into this magical necklace. The bold contrast is enhanced with Tulip® Iron-On Crystals for added sparkle. It’s sure to energize any outfit for work or play!

Materials List

• Tulip® Cordless Heat Setting Tool™
  
  
• Tulip® Glam-It-Up!™ Iron-On Crystals™
  
  

  23078 300 Multi-color Pack

• Miscellaneous

  •   Organdy ribbon to tie around the neck – black
  •   Jewelry findings (2)
  •   Needle and thread to match
  •   Multi-colored ribbons to match crystals
  •   Stretchy black fabric
  •   Fabric-covered button – black 

  Instructions

  1. Cut strips of stretchy black fabric about 13 inches long and twist into a roll. Tuck in the raw edges and sew closed the ends.

  2. Sew jewelry findings to each end of the black fabric strips.

  3. Following instructions on package, use Tulip® Heat Setting Tool™ to set crystals onto fabric button. Set aside.

  4. Wrap various ribbon pieces along the black fabric leaving an open space for the button. Secure the colored ribbon pieces to the fabric with a few stitches to the back.

  5. Following instructions on package, use Tulip® Heat Setting Tool™ to set crystals onto the corresponding colored ribbon pieces.

  6. Sew on the button.

  7. Cut two 24-inch pieces of organdy ribbon and run each ribbon through the jewelry findings and tie a knot at each end.

  8. Secure around the neck by tying both pieces of organdy ribbon together to form a necklace.

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