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DIY Spring Accessory Headband

List of Materials:

• Light Pink Thread Style# 42684
• Invisible Thread Style# 43235
• Hot Glue Gun
• 2 ½ yards 1″ Double Faced Satin Ribbon Style# 37306 (Color Tea Rose)
• ½ yard of Rigid Lace Style#37077 (Color Ivory)

DIY Zipper Belt

List of Material:

• 2 ½ yards of zipper trim Style # 4498 in black/gold
• 2 magnetic snaps Style # 42094 in old brass
• 1 D ring or O ring, I used O ring Style # 41099
• Pliers
• Needle and thread or Sewing Machine
• Scissors

DIY Spring Accessory Necklace

List of Materials:

• 2 yards of Metal Chains Style # 36956007 (1.800.9.MJTRIM)
• 2 yards of 2″ DUPIONI SILK RIBBON Style# 37302023 (1.800.9.MJTRIM)
• 2 yards of 2.5″ HAND-DYED SILK SATIN RBN Style# 25180 (Color – Peace)
• 1 yard of 2″ ROSSETS BY THE YARD Style # 43295001 (1.800.9.MJTRIM)
• Scissors
• Tape
• Hot Glue Gun

Lace Camisole

List of Materials:

• 1 camisole, new or used
• 2 yards 5 ½” or 6” lace, I used 43875-Ivory (1-800-9-mjtrim, to order)
• 2 yards 2 ½” or 3” lace, I used 43866-Ivory (1-800-9-mjtrim, to order)
• 1 yard rosette trim
• Sewing machine
• Hand needle and thread
• Scissors

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Filene’s Basement Running of the Brides Event

Every year Filene’s Basement holds a Running of the Bride’s event, as I described in my previous blog. M&J Trimming partnered up with Filene’s to help brides-to-be get there perfect wedding dress. The doors opened at 8a.m. and we had to help the staff hold the racks down full of dresses so the running brides wouldn’t knock any of them down. Here’s a clip of the exciting event, those words can’t describe.

Learn How to Make Button Picture Frame for Your Valentine’s

List of Materials:

• E6000
• Buttons (enough to fill frame)
• 4-HOLE MOTHER OF PEARL BUTTON
• FRESH WATER SHELL BUTTON
• TOPSTAR SHELL BUTTON
• LIPSTICK KISS SHELL BUTTON W/HOLES
• TWO-HOLE HEART BUTTON
• LIP SHAPED BUTTON
• HEART BUTTON W/SHANK BACK
• Rubber Gloves (Purchase at any Craft Store)
• Soft Cloth or paper towel
• Sponge
• Blank Wooden Frame w/ flat front
• Small bucket of water
• Paint Brush (Purchase at any Craft Store)
• Bamboo Skewer (to mix grout and paint)(Purchase at any Craft Store)
• Acrylic Craft paint (Folk Art brand –Color Plaid) Purchase at any Craft Store
• Ultrafine Grout (Purchase at any Craft Store)

Tips*

1. Remove shank from a button with a wire cutter, then sand the edges.
2. For a finer look, paint picture frame with the acrylic paint before gluing buttons.

Learn How to Make the Perfect New Years T-Shirt

List of Materials:

Embellishments

• 5mm Square Loose Sequins (Gold)
• 8mm Round Metal Sequin Center Hole (Gold)
• 19mm Round Jewel with 2 Holes (Jet Black)
• 18x13mm Octagon Jewel w/2 Holes (Crystal)
• 10x10mm Square Sew on Jewel (Ant. Brass)
• 24x10mm Oval Jewel w/2 Holes (Crystal and/or Jet Black)
• 22mm Round iron-on fix nail head (call 1.800.9.mjtrim)
• 7x7mm Square iron-on nail head (call 1.800.9.mjtrim)
• 9 X 9Mm Medium Prymid Nailhead

Tools:

• Fabric Glue – Unique Stitch Glue / E6000
• Invisible or black thread and needle
• Iron
• Cloth

Learn How to Make this Shooting Star Neclace and Earrings

List of Materials:

• 1/2yd of #39534 – Metal Rolo Chain (Silver)
• 1/2yd of #39533 – Metal Bar Chain (Silver)
• 1yd of #39536 – Metal Oval Links (Silver)
• 2pcs of #19881 – 28mm Rhinestone Star Button
• 1pc of #19881 – 38mm Rhinestone Star Button
• 1 pack of #44055 – Silver Glue on Bails (1.800.9.MJTRIM )
• 2 Fish Hook Ear Wires
• 1 Silver Clasp
• 5 – 6mm Jump Rings (Silver)
• 3 – 4mm Jump Rings (Silver)

Tools:

• E6000 Glue (Be sure to let glued pieces dry for 20-30 minutes)
• Pliers

Learn How to Make a Hand Dyed Necklace

List of Materials Used:

• 12 inches of Multi Chainette Fringe Item # 42994 (call 1.800.9.mjtrim)
• 1yard of 1cm Imported Poly Grosgrain Ribbon
• 7mm Hotfix Pyramid Nail head Item#88729039 (call 1.800.9.mjtrim)
• Scissors
• Cloth
• Iron
• Ruler

Learn How to Make Chain Bracelet

List of Materials Used:

• 6 Jump rings (or split rings for a stronger hold)
• 1 Lobster Clasp/Swivle Hook  Item #33596 (call 1.800.9.mjtrim)
• Chains ( I used three, feel free to add as many as you like, If adding more make sure you have enough jump rings)
• 4mm Metal Chain
• 10mm Metal Chain
• 4mm Metal Chain
• Pliers
• Ruler

Happy DIY Holidays from yours truly, Blerona

Learn How to Apply an Iron-on Applique, a great gift for anyone on the holiday!

List of Materials Used:

• Fabric to be embellished
• Iron-on Rhinestone Appliqué
• Iron
• Piece of cloth
• Special Teflon sheet (included with Iron-on Applique)

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS

Happy DIY Holidays from yours truly,  Blerona

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