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Ruffle Necklace Tutorial

May 31, 2009 by Jessica 45 Comments

Ruffle Necklace Tute
I am sure you all have seen necklaces like this before. This was my “official” inspiration.
My inspiration
I have and always wanted to make myself one, but just got around to it. It took me about ten minutes to make, since I had all the supplies on hand. I think it’s super cute. I like it with “fancier” fabrics, but I’m sure even a pretty cotton fabric would look amazing and more casual.
Ruffle Necklace Tute

Materials:
-Piece of fabric that is 20″ by 3″ (to look like grey one; the white one I did was an experiment and a hard type of material to ruffle. That one was only 12″ by 4″ and I trimmed it.) But as always, experiment and put your own creativity into it!
-Necklace chain (I just used what I had in my jewelry box)
-Safety pin
-Option: Tool to heat seal fabric if needed

1. Take your piece of fabric and fold it in half with the wrong side facing.

2. Leave a long strand of thread at the beginning (DO NOT BACK STITCH!) and run it through your sewing machine with a large stitch. Leave another long strand of thread at the end (DO NOT BACK STITCH!). Also, make sure the casing (the side where the necklace will run through) is big enough for the chain you are using.

Ruffle Necklace Tute

3. Pull the long thread on the back (that came from the bobbin part of the sewing machine) to create a ruffle. I pulled the threads until it measured 6 inches. Once at desired length, tie a knot on each end with the threads.

4. Put a safety pin on the end of the chain and pull through fabric casing.

Ruffle Necklace Tute

*I also hot sealed the fabrics I used because they fray very easily. So that is an option to consider as well.*

Ruffle Necklace Tute

*If you make one, I would love to see it! Add it to the Flickr group*

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Comments

  1. Laura-IH says

    June 1, 2009 at 2:10 pm

    Wow! I love it! I came over on a link from oneprettything.com to look at your pearl and ribbon necklace and had to snoop around. I’m glad I did! You make such pretty, clever things! Thanks for the inspiration! : )

    Reply
  2. SonyaAnn says

    June 1, 2009 at 2:37 pm

    I wish that I had your talent. I’m going to show this to my 17 yr old and very crafty daughter. I’m glad that I found you.

    Reply
  3. Rachel@oneprettything.com says

    June 1, 2009 at 4:07 pm

    I am SO doing this, I love it! Thanks so much for the tute, I’ll be linking.

    Reply
  4. Happy Together says

    June 1, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    Thank you guys. You are so sweet.

    Reply
  5. marissa says

    June 1, 2009 at 8:49 pm

    I’m so doing this. Those are beautiful! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
  6. Infarrantly Creative says

    June 1, 2009 at 10:18 pm

    came over from oneprettything. I am so making that. Thanks for the tute.

    Reply
  7. Missie/Crafting with Cat Hair says

    June 2, 2009 at 6:52 am

    This is so adorable. I am going to have to make one, thanks for the tutorial!

    Reply
  8. myDIYweddingday says

    June 2, 2009 at 12:49 pm

    This is so beautiful, and it also actually seems like something I could do! Thanks so much, I linked to it from my blog.

    Reply
  9. Drea says

    June 3, 2009 at 2:24 am

    Beautiful! I’m going to go home and se what scraps I have lying around to make one.

    Reply
  10. carlyjcais says

    June 5, 2009 at 8:58 pm

    How did you hot-seal the edges? With a heat-gun or an open flame? I’d love to know! You did a beautiful job!

    xoxox
    Carly
    http://chicsteals.blogspot.com

    Reply
  11. Myrnie says

    June 6, 2009 at 11:12 am

    I just clicked over from Grosgrain- I don’t normally do ANYTHING “fashion” but this is just amazing! I think I know what my next jewelry project is 🙂 Glad I found you!

    Reply
  12. Happy Together says

    June 6, 2009 at 11:44 am

    “How did you hot-seal the edges? With a heat-gun or an open flame?”

    I just used an open flame (a candle to be exact 😉

    Reply
  13. Gabbi says

    June 6, 2009 at 3:19 pm

    Great tutorial! Thank you for sharing… will definitely have to try.

    Reply
  14. Chandra says

    June 6, 2009 at 4:34 pm

    Thanks for sharing this–I’ll definately be making one!!

    Reply
  15. Genevieve Gail says

    June 7, 2009 at 12:56 pm

    Sooo cute- thanks for sharing! I’ll have to try making one soon 🙂

    Reply
  16. firefly says

    June 10, 2009 at 4:30 pm

    This is so pretty, and looks so cool. I’ve been admiring some of the Anthropologie ones and I think this will look nice as well with a grosgrain ribbon in place of the chain. Must make one! (After I buy a sewing machine, after the wedding…so probably in August.)

    Reply
  17. chicibella ...this and thats... says

    June 16, 2009 at 10:51 am

    I love your Blog! I really want to try the ruffle necklace, i think i have the perfect dress to go with it:) I will definitely be stopping by more often.

    Reply
  18. chicibella ...this and thats... says

    June 16, 2009 at 10:54 am

    I am so happy i found you. I LOVE THAT NECKLACE!!! Thank you for sharing. I will definitely be stopping by more often.

    Reply
  19. neurochiq says

    June 17, 2009 at 1:18 am

    Hi Jessica, this is my first time to visit your site, and I love your crafts and DIYs! You’re so creative, and beautiful =) I guess I’ll be following your posts from now on =)

    Reply
  20. Melissa says

    June 23, 2009 at 4:26 pm

    I love your necklace! I am making that tonight. I am glad I ran across your blog. Your projects are so pretty…thank you for making the tutorials! It so helps me to learn how to make new things.

    Reply
  21. stacyZ says

    August 10, 2009 at 6:31 pm

    This is totally cute! Love it!

    Reply
  22. melissa deakin says

    August 10, 2009 at 9:06 pm

    oh my goodness, i adore this so much!
    i am totally addicted to ruffles, so this perfect.
    i am not sure what it means to ‘hot seal’ the fabric.
    also, I’ld love to make one like the grey one…what is that fabric?
    thank you so much for sharing this tutorial!

    Reply
  23. jessica says

    August 11, 2009 at 2:27 am

    very pretty and delicate looking. nicely done. will try to make one.

    Reply
  24. Happy Together says

    August 11, 2009 at 6:25 am

    “i am not sure what it means to ‘hot seal’ the fabric.
    also, I’ld love to make one like the grey one…what is that fabric?”

    Heat sealing fabric is done for fabric that frays. The type of fabric I used was some sort of sheer fabric I bought at JoAnn’s. I can’t remember exactly what it was. I use a lighter or candle to heat seal. I just run the edges of the fabric close to the bottom of the flame,enough to melt the edges. Be careful doing this though. I know you can also use a wood burner to do this as well.

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  25. smiley-sylvie says

    August 11, 2009 at 7:57 am

    So cute! I really love this, I will probably make a whole load of them – they look so proffesional. I am so glad I found your blog; you make such pretty things xx

    Reply
  26. coco. says

    August 15, 2009 at 4:35 pm

    It’s beautiful! I will try it!

    Reply
  27. Carolyn's Designs says

    August 27, 2009 at 9:04 pm

    This is just as cute as a button .
    The photos are really nice.Thanks!

    Reply
  28. Elizabeth says

    October 28, 2009 at 11:37 am

    So cute! Can’t wait to try it. Also linked this tutorial from my blog.

    Reply
  29. Mathilda says

    October 31, 2009 at 10:24 am

    Thanks your sharing – I tried it out the other day, but used tulle and I think that doesn’t look as good as chiffon. WIll try chiffon next time

    Reply
  30. jade necklace says

    November 12, 2009 at 1:15 pm

    This is a really cute necklace, so classy! Depending on the type of chain you use, it could be worn both in the day time with a plain top, or at night, a feature that I love!

    Reply
  31. Angie@treasures for tots says

    January 25, 2010 at 9:49 am

    This is just so pretty!!! Love it!! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  32. The Hunter in Stilettos says

    February 11, 2010 at 7:32 pm

    gorgeous!

    Reply
  33. Katie at Cheep Ideas says

    March 11, 2010 at 1:57 pm

    I’ve had my eye on this necklace for a while, and think I’ll finally make one, would be so cute for Easter Sunday!

    I’ve also featured this post on my website today, and you can also grab an “I’ve been featured” badge if you’d like.

    Thanks for sharing!! Gorgeous!!

    Reply
  34. MM says

    March 17, 2010 at 12:05 pm

    That’s soo easy to make and yet looks to elegant! so beautiful.

    Reply
  35. Maja says

    March 20, 2010 at 4:17 pm

    It’s so beatifull and… charming! I love it!
    Look at my bloog in a free time 🙂
    http://www.allure-bloog.blogspot.com.

    Reply
  36. Lindy says

    April 8, 2010 at 11:33 pm

    Great blog… so happy I found you.
    collagecafe04 swapbot

    Reply
  37. sheshel says

    June 28, 2010 at 11:06 pm

    I Like your necklace…thanks for the info….

    Reply
  38. naturallady says

    August 10, 2010 at 10:11 pm

    Soooo cute, the best Christmas idea ever getting started this weekend. I “heart” your blog so very much, you always have the coolest things. I am an artsy craftsy person but can never think of things on my own, but can follow a tutorial.

    Reply
  39. Shwin R says

    September 29, 2010 at 7:35 pm

    This is soooo cute! I can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  40. Kudzu says

    November 3, 2010 at 9:28 am

    this is so cute and still very much in fashion; thank you for sharing!
    kudzu

    Reply
  41. Shannon @ Creative Catalog says

    February 22, 2011 at 1:36 am

    Love this! Featuring it tomorrow on my site.

    Reply
  42. Renee says

    April 17, 2011 at 6:29 pm

    I am new to a sewing machine, and I can not figure out how to make the stitch big, so I sewed by hand.
    Here is my version of yours 🙂 Hope it is ok I linked back to this post of yours

    http://glowacademy10.blogspot.com/2011/04/new-ruffle-necklace.html

    Reply
  43. birdsandkittens says

    September 2, 2012 at 4:41 am

    Hey
    I made a necklace DIY roundup a while ago.
    I featured your DIY in it.
    And I forgot to tell you (so sorry)
    Better late than never.
    If you aren’t okay with it, please tell me.

    http://birdsandkittens.blogspot.nl/2012/06/diy-roundup-necklaces.html

    Please check it out!

    Reply

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