At first I was afraid, I was petrified that I wouldn’t be able to make something wearable out of leather, chain and pirate charms.
But I’m sooo happy (and a little surprised) with how it turned out.
And it was simple simple simple to make. I braided ultra suede strips with gold chain and hung charms off of it. I made it long enough to be a necklace or to wrap three times around your wrist.
Aaaaargh you as excited as I am about it?
Speaking of things I’m excited about, this dress is currently at the tailors getting shortened. It’s pretty as it is, just a little too heavy.
Won’t be nearly as fun for the puppy when it’s shorter, but it will be far more fun for me. I’ll post the “after” shot next week.
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That bracelet turned out beautifully! I remember once braiding just black strands of leather, then attaching silver charms to it… I was about 10 and totally proud of myself. I really should try that out again, but do it your way!
And I can’t wait to see what you’ve done with that dress. I love the pattern but agree that in it’s current state, there’s just a bit too much fabric.
Gorgeous! You managed to take some potentially tacky elements and make something really cool and unique. Bravo!
wow you should make more of those and sell them! I’ve been looking for braided leather bracelets and every hipster store is selling them for like $85 a piece! that doesn’t work when I want at least 5 of them…
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