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If you can’t make it to Brides Up North Featured Supplier Silver Sixpence In Her Shoe’s fabulous workshop this week (click here for all the details and how to book) – and what a pity! – then you’ll be wanting to get your hands on a “Made By You” Home Kit.
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To inspire, here is Nicola’s How to Guide for creating your vintage inspired headpiece at home!
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Inside your pretty pot:
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Sinamy round base
Crocodile clip
Selection of vintage fabrics
Russian veiling
Jewels
Buttons
Feathers
Needle & thread
Little note from Silver Sixpence
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In addition you will need:
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Scissors
Fabric glue (optional)
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Nicola of Silver Sixpence says: My “Made By You” home kits cater for all levels of sewers. From those of you who learnt your tips and tricks from your Nanas to those of you who experience utter frustration when trying to thread a needle, we’ve all been there! Each pretty pot is individually made using an array of vintage fabrics in different colour ways and textures. Each home-kit also contains a selection of hand-picked gems that you can use to glam up your head piece.
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*Secret Tip*
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The key to making your headpiece look really professional is to layer your fabrics upon one another to hide any stitching and making sure you sew as tightly as possible, knot off your threads and make sure you trim any loose ends.
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Step 1
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Pop open your pot.
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Step 2
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Arrange your pretty pieces and think about what you are looking to create.
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Step 3
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Position your croc clip on the back of the sinamy base and sew securely in position as demonstrated from front to back of the base, this is so it will be hidden on the inside. Knot securely.
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Step 4
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Decorating your design! Here are a few suggestions to help you decide.
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You can bow or gather your Russian veiling as shown above! This is a really simple but really effective idea!
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To make a cute bow from your pre-cut fabrics, fold inwards and pinch in the middle and secure by sewing.
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If your kit contains a spiky goose feather, try curling it to form a pretty shape as demonstrated in the picture and wrap with thread at the base to secure.
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Another interesting way to play with feathers is to layer them on top of each other, to create a ruffled effect.
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Step 5
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Take your pre-made bow and sew this where you feel it looks best, I find they always look best when arranged at an angle.
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Step 6
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Buttons/Jewels/Gems – The devil is in the detail! The next few images show a variation on to use your embellishments. Use them to make your headpiece really personal to you!
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*Secret Tip*
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If your kit contains any old vintage earrings where their backs have been removed, you will need to sew through the holes on the back.
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Step 7
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*Careful Caution*
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When decorating your headpiece with tiny headpieces or sequins by really careful when using fabric glue, try using an ear bud to apply.
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Et voila!
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Apply your favourite lipstick, style your hair and start wearing your “Made By You” headpiece! Don’t forget to post me a pic on my Facebook page, I can’t wait to see what you’ve all created!
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I’ll be looking forward to seeing the results too! Visit Silver Sixpence In Her Shoe to order your own kit.
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Brides Up North UK Wedding Blog – Images © 2012 Katy Lunsford Photography for Silver Sixpence In Her Shoe
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