Day 10 of 12 days of DIY fashion Christmas gifts (it’s up to you if you want to share the end results!)
On the tenth day of Christmas you can give to thee, 10 lords a’leaping with beautiful ascots made of lace
Lords a’leaping wouldn’t be as fashionable without their gorgeous lace ascots around their necks. A tied scarf is fashionable now, even in the summer with the variety of lightweight neckware in the stores.
eHow has a super simple set of instructions about making your own ascot AND tying it can be done in 6 easy steps. Using 2 coordinating fabrics will allow you to reverse your ascot. Try a lacey fabric on one side and a print on the other, to dress it up. Triming the edge is also a nice choice. There are pre-strung beads, tasels and edge treatments available to finish off your ascot.
To finish off your ascot after it’s tied, you need to secure it with a beautiful handmade beaded brooch. BeadGem has a nice list of tutorials on french beaded brooches. From a supply of seed beads available at all local craft stores like JoAnn Fabric’s, Pat Catan’s or Michaels, you’ll be able to personalize the style, color, size and glitz of your brooch.
Enjoy your crafting and leaping towards the holiday!
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