DIY Scrap Necklace

It's almost Friday!!! Can I get an "Amen!"

So I was at World Market the other day and spotted a cute necklace and cowl. However, I could only have one or the other according to the Hubs, so I bought the cowl. (I cannot crochet!)

I went home and decided I would make my own version of the necklace. You can do it too!

This is so so easy to do! I used scrap fabric I already had and added the beads.

Supplies:

• Silky fabric of your choosing that measures around 32" in length and a few inches wide
•  Silver beads ( I found mine at JoAnne's)
• Scissors
• Needle and thread
• Fray stop

Instructions:

1. Lay out your fabric. Cut (3) strips about 1" wide lengthwise.
2. Apply fray stop and wait for it to dry.
3. Using the loop end of your needle, feed the corners of your fabric through the beads. (My package came with 8 beads, so I applied 3/3/2 per strip.) Move them around to your liking.
4. Pulling the strips together at one end, tie a knot about 9" to 10"down on one end only.
5. Secure that end (I clamped it in my sewing box) and create a very loose braid.
6. Tie another knot at the opposite end the same way as before.
7. Collecting all of the ends together and overlapping them a bit, sew them together. (It's okay if it looks a bit "unkempt" since that is the overall look of the necklace.)

Ready to wear!

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**Just a side note to my readers: I will be out of town starting tomorrow and returning Sunday. Sadly, I will not have an opportunity to create and post. Have a wonderful and blessed weekend!

~Rachelle