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The base for many a fine headband, I use silk with beaded tulle overlay to achieve this 'lush' look, above is the finished design.
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You only get to see a small amount of detail however the whole shape and look would be very different on a flat band.
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This is the latest in customers own fabric, below.
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Often the beading has to be re attached as below.
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I tie off the ends of the beading to make sure that they do not shift
or drop off while being worn, as below.
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An earlier post you will remember this is how I hand cover
the flatter metal bands in petersham.
So way beyond cool. Kudos!
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