YOYO HAT AND BAG -----A NEW FIBER NECKLACE

Yoyo Cocktail Bag

     If you have a Yoyo Hat (pictured below), it's absolutely essential to have a matching bag.  What would the Queen think?  Especially important for the sophisticated types of Yakima!

Yoyo Hat with Bag

Details: Stitching, Yoyos and Beads

Just what kind of bag to make was the question.  At last I found a design that I wanted to experiment with.  Vogue 8375 had a basic structure that I could personalize.  I like its simple shape, the possibility to experiment with unique bead embellishment and decorative options.  

     The crinkly polyester taffeta fabric seemed to be perfect for the bag and lends great body and texture. 

Closer Look.  Beads Everywhere




Definitely a delightful creation to make and wear!

And, the beads worked out well.  They give sparkle, energy and a fun spirit to the project.

Where is the Party!

                                     Cleopatra's Necklace

     Even  tough Cleopatra loved gold and silver, I think Cleopatra would have enjoyed this simple necklace.  Why do I say this?  From images I've seen of her, she seemed to love to cover her upper chest.
Thus, it is named in honor of the sharp chick ruler of Egypt and lover of Julius Caesar and Mark Anthony.   That must have been fun.

      The Cleopatra Necklace grew out of my desire to combine fabric and beads.

Cleopatra's Necklace

    I used silk remnants from the Winter Vest project and cut them in a lunar shape, then interfaced with wool felt and lined with a light black cotton.   McCall Pattern 6048 served as a helpful guide, but I would not use the instructions for assembly.

      The little beads hanging from the hem area are some of my favorite that Judy Shinn mailed to me when she was First Lady in Burkina Fasso.  She was so kind to send me lots of beads identifying them with their sources.   An incredible friend.

Close Up with Ethiopian Beads and Yoyos

     The most time consuming part of Cleo's necklace was stringing those beads.  I am a novice with little jewelry making experience, but am most excited to develop my skills.  Assemblying the three strands of beads was a great learning opportunity.

     This necklace doesn't have quite the pizzass that I had dreamed about, but it is werable and unique.  What more can a person desire?   What do you think?

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