Crystal Encrusted Cardigan, Koala Conventions, 2011 QLD
Crystal Encrusted Cardigan with Beaded Floral Spray
Enjoy being complimented with you wear your beautifully decorated sparkling fashion garment. This class is inspired by the delicately beaded cardigans of the 1940's & 1950's. Adorned with beaded flower sprays and crystal beads, they were a fashion staple in every woman's wardrobe of the era.We bring these wonderful traditional techniques into the 21st Century using new fashion colours and modern beads whilst still maintaining a vintage quality. Bring your own fine knit cardigan, twin set or article of clothing to this exciting beading class.
You will begin this project by learning the methods needed to embellish stretch wear. Stitching on crystals, seed beads, tiny sequins, rhinestones and bugle beads is just the beginning of this class. Lean to encrust hemlines and bands with an assortment of beads using the single seed bead stitch and continue making raised loop flowers with seed beads and Swarovski Crystals. Bead colour choices include: Gold or Bright silver or Antique silver or Bronze. The actual size of the flower spray is approx 10cm x 20cm. Skill Level: Beginners or Enthusiasts. Kit cost= $105.00. Please indicate on the booking form your bead colour choice
