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HANDMADE GIFT- Embroidered Bookmark

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Silk Ribbon Embroidered Bookmarks  Handmade Gift -  Silk Ribbon Embroidered  Bookmarks It has been great working on these and finding  scraps of laces  and ribbon to use. You may find  other options in your stash.  I came across this great tutorial by Christie, as a  Diy Ribbon Book Mark. sparklesofsunshine.com/ribbon-bookmarks and thought they would look gorgeous as an  embroidered item. Follow the link above to see how Christie made hers, the only main difference  with my effort is that  the ribbon has to be longer to cover the  Embroidered area.  Whatever length you need  for the completed item   add half again  eg Finished length  42 cm ( 16.5 inches)    add 21 cm  (8.5 inches) for the fold over and seams. Length of Ribbon to start 63 cms (25 inches) For the ribbon lengths to be inserted in the hoop I  tacked the lengths onto a pi...

HANDMADE GIFT- Silk Ribbon Embroidered Cuff

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Silk Ribbon Embroidered Cuff - Ribbon Stitch  Silk Ribbon Embroidered Cuff. Materials/ Notions: 1 Piece of Dupioni Silk - Length by wrist  measurement.  For my own 18 x 14 cms Lace 5 cms width so 9 cms was allowed for the  fold and stitching to close over. Lace Remnant with a pattern to enhance with  the Silk Ribbon. ( However Straight lace and freehand  Silk Ribbon Embroidery can still apply). 1 Small Piece of Pelon. 5 x 18 cms. 1 Small Piece of Stiffening such as Buckram  (Not adhesive) to give the bracelet shape. 4.5 x 16 cms   Allowing for the side hem without bulk  - cut later to shape.) Silk Ribbon 7 mm. ( for this eg  3 metres) Small Pearls - Centre and  Small 11/0 Gold Seed Beads. Toggle Set or Bracelet Clasps for closure. Sewing Thread, Beading Thread.  Chenille,  Beading,  Embroidery Needles. Tack the Lace into position, I usually use a different  colour thread, mu...