Color Chart Evening Bag

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Added by dwhiting, 01/18/2008

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Techniques

Skill level FOR BEGINNERS

Description

This is a simple idea and a simple technique that I used to showcase as many beautiful Swarovski crystal colors as I could. I used 4mm bicones in 72 different colors or finishes (AB, AB2x, Satin and I still didn't use them all!) A "fabric" was created using right angle weave, which was then sewn onto the flap of a silk evening bag. The crystals continue for another row on the back, and the flap is secured with a hidden magnetic closure. None of the color circles are repeated. Jet and clear crystal are used to outline the circles and provide definition.

When the bag was finished I named it "Color Chart" because it reminded me of the Swarovski crystal color sample charts. I believe this shows that all colors of Swarovski crystal work together.

I hope you enjoy and have fun trying to see all the different colors!

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Additional materials

4mm 5301 bicones in 72 different colors and finishes

Instruction

Step 1

The design is first charted on graph paper similar to a needlepoint or cross-stitch design, or by using the Create-Your-Style Design Tool.

Step 2

Then the crystals are joined using a diagonal version of Right Angle Weave, which creates straight horizontal and vertical lines.

Step 3

When the "fabric" is finished, then it is sewn onto the purse fabric around the edges.