In fact, they’re so easy, you can change the fabric to suit your mood each day! They kind of remind me of those old mood rings we all used to have…. today my mood is Bonnie and Camille fabric.  But tomorrow, it might be Blueberry Park.

Materials

• A jewelry setting (see below) and chain
• A scrap of fabric that’s about 1/2″ bigger than your setting, on all sides
• A scrap of batting that is cut to the shape of the inner portion of your setting (optional)
• A needle and thread and small scissors

To begin, let’s talk about the jewelry setting.  Here is an example of one:

I buy my settings from an Etsy shop called Kailea. She carries settings in all shapes and sizes, so you are sure to find one that’s perfect for you.  Michael’s occasionally has them, but they are usually more ornate than I like, so I prefer to purchase the simple, silver type.

Sometimes the settings come in two pieces, like the one I am showing in this tutorial, and sometimes they come in three pieces, as shown in the picture below. I prefer the three-piece kind, because it has a backing that covers up your extra fabric and basting stitches.

Step 1

Place your setting on top of the scrap of batting. Trace around the jewelry setting with a fine tip pen.

Step 2

Cut out the shape you traced using a small pair of scissors.

Step 3

Set the fabric scrap and cut out batting on top of the insert of your setting.  Fold the fabric over to the back side of the setting insert.

Step 4

With a needle and thread, sew a running stitch around the backside of the setting, much like you would do when basting hexagons in English Paper Piecing.  Fold the fabric over onto itself as you move around the setting. No one will see these stitches, so don’t worry if they’re ugly! Pull the stitches tight at the end, and secure with a knot on the back side of the setting.

Step 5

Place the frame (with the metal tabs) on top of the setting insert.  Make sure that the fabric is smooth on the front.  Trim the back if any of your fabric looks too bulky.  If you have a backing, place it on the back of your setting insert to cover up those ugly basting stitches. Press the metal tabs down (you may need to use tweezers or needle nosed pliers so you don’t hurt your fingers).

Step 6

Add your chain, and enjoy!!

Here’s one with a little fussy cut Anna Maria Horner print:

I hope you get a chance to unwind and make one of these for yourself in between your other projects.  If you do, show us on instagram, #fabricmoodnecklace.