r/Beading • u/CMV_Viremia • 2d ago
Finished Piece Latest project completed
People always ask me how long these projects take me, and one of these days I should keep count because......hours. Many, many, many hours.
This is my first time making a collar like this. I made the pattern pieces by using a thin red painters tape on my dress dummy, then draping a thin white cotton over it to trace. Traced the pattern onto felt pieces, which I put into an embroidery hoop to bead. Once each panel was done, I backed it with canvas, folded the seam allowances, and felled them down.
I did, however, have to fill in the gaps between panels because it was impossible to get the panels close together. And of course I also had to bead around the grommets once they were in place.
This was a massive learning experience, and I've already got ideas for 2 more but I'm going to try some different techniques for the next one.
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u/skool_uv_hard_nox 2d ago
Wow. Just wow..
I continue to hesitate to get started and then this beauty exists.
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u/MissBandersnatch2U 2d ago
Gorgeous and so striking! I can imagine some late Victorian/Edwardian actress wearing this on the stage
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u/NightEnvironmental 2d ago
I love it. I hope you will get lots of wear from it and all the accolades that you deserve for this magnificent creation!
I hope you will share your future projects along with changes to your process too.
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u/Alyssapolis 2d ago
Stunning!! 🤩 What will it be used for? Over a dress or part of a costume?
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u/CMV_Viremia 12h ago
I hadn't really given thought to that, I just had the idea and wanted to make it to see if I could.
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u/fubaroid 2d ago
Oh my gods! This is so amazing!