DIY: Statement Piece - Straight Knot Necklace

Sit on the couch with your favourite T.V show, or keep your hands busy while your on the morning train with this easy DIY Tutorial. Learn how to make a statement Straight Knot Necklace.

INSPIRED: I am always in search for statement necklaces when it comes to the warmer seasons of the year. Why? I usually turn to plain white T-shirts in the warmer months (it's cool, easy and goes with everything!) and to add a bit of oomph to a plain white T-shirt, I usually pair it with a statement necklace. So when I saw a similar necklace to this one, I decided I just need one for this coming Spring/Summer.
VERDICT: It was easy to make and fuss free, once you get into the process, the ball just keeps rolling - so I enjoyed some Korean T.V while making this and before I knew it I had finished it. I'm excited to make more using bold fabrics.

Materials You Will Need:

• Stretchy Fabric (material store)
• 2 Chains of 8" in length (dollar store)
• Jump Rings (dollar store)
• Necklace Closure (dollar store)
• Glue Gun
• Scissors

Step One
With your stretchy fabric, cut out two stripes 15cm long and 1" wide. Put that aside.

Step Two
Cut 4 strips of fabric about 1m long and 2" wide.

Step Three
Stretch those 4 strips - it should now look similar to the picture.

Step Four
Gather your 4 stretch strips together and tie them in a knot at the end.

Step Five
Now to start the straight knotting. Hold your knotted strands making sure the knot is at the bottom. 
Get one of the strands and flip it to the side that is facing you - as indicated in the picture, hold it in place. 

Step Six
Do the exact same thing but this time it will be the opposite side, hold it in place. 

Step Seven
Get a strand on the right side, weave it over the first strand and through the second strand - as indicated in the picture. 

Step Eight
Do the same as Step Seven but on it's opposite side. 
Get the strand on the left side, weave it over the first strand and through the second. 

After pulling the strands to tighten it, it should look similar to this from top view. 

What it should look like after you have fully tightened it. 

Step Nine
Repeat Steps 5, 6, 7, 8 and tighten the weaves until you have reached your ideal length of your necklace. 
It should start to look like what it does in the picture. 

Step Ten 
After you have straight knotted your necklace to your ideal length, make sure you leave some allowance for your chains and closures. 
Thread one of your chains through one of the strands.

Step Eleven
Tight a knot with the strand to keep the chain in place. Repeat this step to the other side of your necklace with your other piece of chain. 

Step Twelve
Getting the strands you had cut out in Step One, wrap and glue them around both of the ends - this completes the look and cleans up the edges. 

Step Thirteen
Cut off the excess strands of fabric you had hanging out on both sides of the necklace. 

It should now look like this. 

Step Fourteen
Attach Jump Rings to the ends of the chain - as indicated in the picture.

Step Fifteen
On one of the Jump Rings attach your necklace clasp closure. 

Yay! You now have your closure done!

Viole! You have now completed your statement piece. 

Styling.

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DIY: Flower Crown

A very quick and easy DIY Tutorial on how to make your own Spring Trend - The Flower Crown. 
Enjoy accessorizing your Spring outfits with this delicate hair piece. 

Inspired: I was flipping through some Spring Fashion images and I came across this specific one (thank you Google Images!). There was something delicate and romantic about it that had me wanting one. Now if your not all Flower Power as I am, you can make your flowers as big and small, as extravagant or simple, till it fits your preference and style. 
Verdict: I can't wait till Spring comes so I can finally wear it. 

Materials You Will Need:

• False Flowers (Dollar Store)
• Jewellery Wire (Dollar Store)
• Scissors
• Plant Tape (Dollar Store) - Optional

Step One
Measure the circumference of your head and add 1" to the length, cut four lengths of your wire using this measurement. 

Step Two
Twist all wires together and create a circle. 

Step Three
Get your false flowers and individually wrap the stalk around the wire tightly. 
Make sure that the flower is facing out rather than up so you can see the top of the flower when you wear it. 

Continue this with the rest of the flowers. 

Step Four
This step is optional. 
Get the plant tape and start wrapping it around the wires tightly. This is to ensure that no wire will be seen. 

And there you have it, your very own Floral Crown. 
Enjoy Styling!

Flower Power!

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A Back To School Special - DIY Tutorial : Drawstring Backpack

A back to school special! May it be for school, your toddlers day care bag, your child's library bag or even a fashion accessory for yourself, learn how to customize and create a Drawstring Backpack.

INSPIRED: I've recently been seeing a lot of Tutorials and hauls for back to school specials on blogs and youtube, so I was inspired to create a Tutorial for all you DIYers out there who want something customized that stands out from the crowd of backpacks we see nowadays. 
VERDICT: I made this especially for Maddy when we need a grab and go nappy bag for short outings. I just love how it's made especially for her. 

Materials You Will Need:

• Material for your backpack 
• Material for your customized Letter (if you want one)
• Template of your customized Letter
• Rope - Bunnings
• Thread and Needle 
• Scissors
• Pins
• Iron

Step One
Cut your bag fabric according to the templates above. I have provided both measurements for Junior Size for little bubba or Adult Size for yourself. 

Cut your ropes according to these measurements:
Junior: 2 lengths of 60"
Adult: 2 lengths of 90"

Step Two
Pin and cut your lettering template out onto your chosen lettering material.

Step Three
On the right side, center of one of the rectangles you had cut out in Step One, pin and sew your letter on.

Step Four
On the wrong side of both rectangles, fold the edges in 2" and press it down in place with your iron.

Step Five
On the top of both rectangle pieces sew the top fold down - this will be where you thread the drawstring later on, so sew as far from the folded edge as possible.
Follow as indicated in the picture. 

Step Six
With the two rectangle pieces facing right side to right side, sew them together.
Make sure not to sew the two bottom corners and the top edge together - sew as indicated in the picture.

Step Seven
Turning the bag inside out thread your set of ropes through the top edge, one rope designated for each side. Make sure the bag is in the center of both ropes - as indicated in the picture. 

Step Eight
Turn the bag inside out.
In the bottom two corners of the bag that you did not sew, thread the two ends of the ropes into each corner and tie a knot.

Step Nine
Pull the rope down as close to the corner as possible and sew the bottom corners a few times, to keep the ropes in place - as indicated in the picture. 

Turn it inside out and there you have it! Your own Drawstring Backpack!

Styling.

Looks like the bags got Maddy's approval! hehe.

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