DIY Videos
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
Fashion Flat Sketch Pad
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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*
- Remove shank from a button with a wire cutter, then sand the edges.
- 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:
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6 Jump rings (or split rings for a stronger hold)
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1 Lobster Clasp/Swivle Hook Item #33596 (call 1.800.9.mjtrim)
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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
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Pliers
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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PAULA CAROL | December 8, 2009 at 6:36 AM
GREAT VIDEO HOPE TO BE MAKING A TRIP SOON TO YOUR SHOWROOM
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Andrea | December 15, 2009 at 5:57 PM
What size chains did you use for the chain bracelet?
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Andrea | December 15, 2009 at 5:58 PM
oops sorry never mind
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joy becton | January 8, 2010 at 9:44 AM
wow! I loved the videos. very comprehensive and inspiring. I did not understand the narrator’s name. could you tell me. I heard about your store on Martha Stewart and I’m glad I did. More viideos please. Thank you
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blerona123 | January 18, 2010 at 11:34 AM
Hi Joy,
I’m so glad you enjoyed the videos, and I can’t wait til we get started on the new videos. My name is Blerona, a little hard to pronounce but you get used it.
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Cheryl | January 20, 2010 at 11:41 AM
Hi,
I just discovered your site through the Good House Keeping site. What a find. I am interested in your videos. Can you notify me when you update them.
I also perused your web catalog thoroughly. And found things I have been searching for. Are there more items in you catalog? If so how would I get one? I hear mention of a show room. Could you tell me where it is located,
Sincerely,
Cheryl LaBarge
408 2nd St.
Buellton, Ca 93427
cheryllabarge@yahoo.com
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blerona123 | January 20, 2010 at 1:19 PM
Hi Cheryl,
I am so glad you enjoyed the videos. You can go to our online website http://www.mjtrim.com to view more of our trimmings for purchase or come visit the showroom in NYC
M&J Trimming
1008 Sixth Avenue
New York, NY 10018
Also to get updates on new items and new DIY’s on our blog you can sign up for our weekly emailer click here
Happy DIY’s, Blerona
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Moni | March 16, 2010 at 11:12 PM
I love this! Keep the videos coming! Going to your store first thing in the morning to pick up some appliques!
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Izzy | April 28, 2010 at 4:36 PM
For the fringe necklace, can you tell me the process for hand dyeing the fringe?
Thanks! Love your site!
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blerona123 | April 30, 2010 at 9:46 AM
Hi Izzy,
We actually buy and sell the hand-dyed fringe already made, we have a various colors but unfortunatly we do not sell any online if you would like to order, you can visit our showroom in New York, or call our customer service department 1.800.9.MJTRIM
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Marilda | July 2, 2010 at 4:10 PM
Adorei tudo que vi.Gostaria de receber novidades em meu e-mail.
Atenciosamente
Marilda
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Marilda | July 2, 2010 at 4:14 PM
Gostei muito! Muito bom gosto, muita criatividade e elegante!
Sucesso a tds vcs!
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Pamela | February 10, 2011 at 6:03 PM
What is the best way to hang a pendant on pretty ribbon that ties around the neck? in particular I would like to know what kind of fabric to use to make a pretty, soft, (maybe 4″) necklace that would offer a soft, feminine look without fraying at all where you cut the ends.
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Saeco | April 7, 2011 at 3:50 AM
This is the first time I comment on your site, but I’ve been reading it for about a moth. I admire the passion with which you tell your stories and dream that someday I can do the same. Love
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Blerona | April 7, 2011 at 9:39 AM
Thank you so much Saeco, that means a lot
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Brenda | August 24, 2011 at 11:17 AM
I have a rhinestone stud setter and need to put rhinestones on some tshirts for myself. I have used the iron-ons and everything went well. However, my granddaughter and grandson are in sports so I need to put their team name on my shirts. I hate to pay $30 plus dollars for two tshirts and two sweatshirts. Is there a DIY video or online SIMPLE instructions on size of rhinestones to purchase and how to spell out a name and attach rhinestones. Brenda
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The Curvy Girl | December 13, 2011 at 1:50 PM
Thank you for these tutorials!! I am going to try the chain bracelet ASAP!
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Blerona | December 13, 2011 at 2:03 PM
Thank you glad you like them!
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C. Piper | December 19, 2011 at 10:30 AM
OMG… what can’t you do in crafting:) Imagination’s the limit, huh? No wonder my sister is addicted to it. I’m an art major so I appreciate people’s creations.
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Leslie Edmonds(secretstojewelrymaking) | January 13, 2012 at 8:42 AM
I’d like to try that zipper belt. It’s kinda interesting. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. It would be of great help.