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DIY Swarovski Sew-on Stone Bracelet
By Dara
The sun is quite hot today, which also mean its still summer. We have a long way to go before it starts getting cold again. Of course summer time usually means a little less fabric, more skin and more accessories. I know that the recession has everyone on a budget, but it doesn’t necessarily mean looking fashionably attractive has to also be on a budget. Just turn to DIY projects and you’ll notice that making things on your own can turn out just as great as a finished piece from the department stores.
This week, we’re going to create and design our own Swarovski bracelet. To make the bracelet, we’ll be using the Swarovski sew-on stone collection. Here’s the list of the materials and instructions.
Materials:
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Small patch of black suede fabric
Instructions:
- Take the Swarovski sew-on stones and lay them on top of the suede patch. Lay them according to the design you like.
- After you finished the design, pick up one stone from the pattern and add glue to the back. Don’t add too much or the glue will end up showing.
- Lay the stone back down onto the pattern. Repeat this with all the stones.
- Let it to dry for a bout 5 minutes. After it’s dry, use the scissors and trim the suede. Follow the pattern you designed.
- Now add a dab of glue onto the back side of the patch, and lay the patch on top of the 1/8” suede tape. Remember to lay it on the center of the tape.
- You’re all done.
Routine Maintenace 7/27/09
Hi everyone. Thank you for dropping by today. In order to serve you better, at 7pm today, we will be doing our routine maintenance. You may experience some downtime. We will be back up as soon as possible.
M&J Trimming Featured in Teen Vogue August Issue
Have you picked up the latest issue of Teen Vogue? If you haven’t, then pick up the August issue at your local book store. M&J Trimming is featured on page 131 of the, “Reality Check” section. The issue focus on embellishing simple garments and accessories into high fashion styles.
As the curtain closes, his legend lives on…
It has been one week since the king of pop, Michael Jackson has passed away. Our sincere condolence goes out to his family.
It was 30 years ago when Michael first visits M&J Trimming in NYC. His lively personality and creativity brought smiles to those who worked with him. He always had an input on the designs of his world famous costumes. His will to be successful and his passion for music will always live on. He will be missed.
15% Off For Group Tours
Are you planning a trip to M&J Trimming’s showroom in NYC? If you are, then you’ll be glad to hear the good news. We now offer group tours within our showroom. Our Marketing Coordinator will give you a presentation on how the company got started and what we offer. She will also answer any questions you may have about the industry; making this a fun and informative trip.
All group tours also receives a small goody-bag for each person and 15% off your purchase in the store and online. For more information or to sign-up, please e-mail info@mjtirm.com with “Group Tour” on the subject line. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Father’s Day Ideas
Father’s day is just around the corner and it’s the perfect time to start thinking about a creative Father’s day gift. If you haven’t decided what you want to give your Dad yet, then this post is for you.
You can easily customize something especially for him. There’s no one else out there like your Dad and there’s definitely only one of him. So why not customize something unique that’s just for him?
It’ll definitely bring you back to those elementary days when you use to handcraft a gift for him at school. Create something useful for him like a belt. They’re easy to make with leather trims and your choice of buckles.
Another good idea is to add a bullion crest onto a baseball cap for him. He’ll need one in this hot summer weather. Good luck and keep checking back for some more fun ideas for Father’s day.
Pictures from the, “Embellish My Own” workshop
We’d like to thank everyone who participated in the, “Embellish My Own” workshop on May 31st. The workshop was a great success. Those who attended brought their own projects to embellish. There was plenty of creativity going around. This is the only workshop of it’s’ kind in NYC. If anyone else is interested in attending the next one, give us a call at 1-800-9-MJTRIM and we’ll put you on the list for this exciting workshop. The next “Embellish My Own” workshop will be on June 28th. This workshop is great for all ages.
Join Us On May 31st For The “Embellish Your Own” Workshop
“Embellish Your Own ” Workshop May 31st, 2009
Last chance to sign-up for the, “Embellish Your Own” workshop. The workshop is on May 31st at M&J Trimming’s NYC showroom. It’s from 9:30am to 12pm and only cost $30. The workshop teaches you how you can be creative with simple trimmings and embellishments. There are so many things you can do with trimmings; from embellishing your garment to decorating your home. You can bring what you’d like to embellish to the workshop and we’ll teach you how to make it more beautiful than ever. Call 1-800-9-MJTRIM to sign-up.
New Store Hours
Good news, everyone. We decided to extend the store hours at our New York City retail store. For your convenience, we are now closing at 8pm, Monday to Friday instead of 7pm. We understand that many people do not get off of work early enough to arrive before we close. Therefore, we hope our new hours will make your shopping experience more convenient.
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