Salvaged Fabric Bangle-Wear your art on your sleeve

You've got a dress full of memories; its never let you down and the fabric is to die for. But now its got a wine stain that won't come out. Or it doesn't fit.Or you realise its now too dated and no longer compliments you. Read on for a bit of thrifty fresh-cycling inspiration...

With the gorgeous fabric saved from my mum's favourite coat, [see my last post], l also made a Scottish themed bangle.It feels quite Vivienne Westwood. To my surprise, it goes with everything.[Which is more than could be said of the coat, tee hee!] 

 You can try making one for yourself- just sew material around your old bangle, with the join on the inside, or outside if you think your old jewels will conceal the stitching. If you like things neat, glue or stitch grosgrain ribbon on the inside to cover the sewing. If you have no time, glue on the fabric rather than stitching. Then choose jewels that won't snag, and stitch them on [before you cut to size, if I were you. The circumference is likely to be longer than you'd think!].

This would be a great way of using up bridesmaid's dresses you'll never wear again or stained evening frocks. They'd look stunning if you sewed on your odd earring collection or tarnished diamante necklaces. 

Looks as good on display as it does on the wrist. The trick is to choose toning colours, and a thread that blends into the material.

Wear your art on your sleeve with pride. There are so many possibilities with fabric bangles, making them could easily become a hobby! For further inspiration, you could check out the other bangles I've made in my Etsy shop, just click the Etsy badge on the right.