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Button Cover Pendant Necklaces: Tips & Hints

Feb 19, 2019

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Button Cover Pendant Necklaces: Tips & Hints

By Singer |
Feb 19, 2019

Making jewelry from covered buttons is fun, fast and really easy. The necklaces in the photo above are just a few examples of using decorative machine stitches, embroidery, free-motion stitching, and appliques for a variety of results. Read on for basic tips and hints on how to achieve various looks for your pendant creations.

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Materials

 Silk fabric square (about 4” x 4”)
 INSPIRATM Tear-A-WayTM stabilizer (about 4” x 4”)
 Temporary fabric spray adhesive
 30wt. cotton thread (for decorative stitching)
 All-purpose thread (for bobbin)
 Satin stitch foot
 Pendant bezel (main necklace hardware)
 Covered button hardware to fit pendant bezel
 Clear fabric/craft glue
 Organza ribbon or other cord for necklace
 Jewelry finding for necklace closure

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