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Suede Rose Jewelry by Mary Jo Hiney From "Jewelry Making" episode DJMK-412

In this third segment of "Fabric Magic," guest jewelry artist Mary Jo Hiney creates a lovely red rose pin.

The Materials list and step-by-step instructions are below.

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	Guest Mary Jo Hiney shows you how to make a beautiful red rose pin.
	Click on image to enlarge.

Materials --

Suede or ultra suede, 9" x 9" piece
Swarovski hot fix rhinestones, 4mm, 4-6, color Siam
Glue, tacks or all-purpose and E-6000 industrial adhesive
Pin back, 1-1/4"
Matching thread
Petal template (please click on the image, right, to enlarge to original size)

Tools --

Glover's needle
Hot fixer tool
Fabric scissors
Wet rag
Micron Pigma Pen, size 5

	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D
	Figure E

Suede Rose Jewelry

1. Use cardboard to cut out the patterns. Trace the petals onto the wrong side of the suede. Petals are traced using permanent ink pen. Notice there is slight size variation in the petals and that the small petals begin the rose's center and the large petals are the outer rose layer (figure A). You will cut three of the A size, four of the B size, four of C size, six of the D size and one E size.

2. With a toothpick, spread glue along the bottom edge of one A petal and then roll it into a tight coil (figure B).

   Tip: It is a good idea to keep a wet rag handy when gluing fabric to keep your hands clean because you do not want to transfer glue to the wrong piece .

3. Put glue on the upper edges of the other two A petals and then fold it in twice. Lay them down and press them flat.

4. Wrap and glue the two A petals around the center coil, offsetting petal positions opposite each other (figure C). You can stitch if you prefer, or combine the glue and stitching.

5. Continue to glue the upper edges of the B petals (and all the remaining petals) in the same manner as the two A petals were glued. Chain gather-stitch the four B petals together (figure D), using the glover's needle. Pull thread to gather the petals. Position around the center. Stitch in place. Chain the four C petals together. Chain the six D petals together.

6. Glue or stitch the third and fourth petal layers to the rose.

7. Allow the glue to dry (use E-6000 adhesive).

8. Fix the hot fix rhinestones to a few of the outer petals, using the hot fixer tool.

9. Stitch the pin back to the rose underside (figure E), using the glover's needle.

10. Glue the back piece in place for a clean finish.

11. The rose can also be used for a choker, hairpiece, etc.

RESOURCES :

Hot Fixer Tool
M & J Trimming
1000 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10018
Website: www.mjtrim.com

Glover's Needle
Prym-Dritz
PO Box 5028
Spartanburg, SC 29304
Website: www.dritz.com

Micron Pigma Pen
Sakura of America
30780 San Clemente St.
Hayward, CA 94544
Website: www.gellyroll.com

Ribbons, Buttons and Beads: Projects for a Romantic Home
1402703880
Mary Jo Hiney
September 2003
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Sterling/Chapelle

GUESTS :

Mary Jo Hiney
Owner, Author
Mary Jo Hiney Designs
Website: www.maryjohineydesigns.com