DIY Designer-Worthy Studded Jewelry and Accessories

Photo by: Martha Stewart Living

For the Pouch
Cut a length of ribbon long enough to wrap around your pouch, allowing an extra 1 1/2" (1/2" to hem and 1" for overlap). Hem one end of your ribbon by folding 1/2" down and securing with glue. Position studs on ribbon, starting 1 1/2" from hemmed end. Once they are aligned, use the needle-nose pliers to fold in the stud spikes, securing in place on the ribbon. Squeeze with nylon jaw pliers to secure ... more 

Photo by: Martha Stewart Living

For the Pouch
Cut a length of ribbon long enough to wrap around your pouch, allowing an extra 1 1/2" (1/2" to hem and 1" for overlap). Hem one end of your ribbon by folding 1/2" down and securing with glue. Position studs on ribbon, starting 1 1/2" from hemmed end. Once they are aligned, use the needle-nose pliers to fold in the stud spikes, securing in place on the ribbon. Squeeze with nylon jaw pliers to secure studs. Glue the ribbon to front of the pouch, leaving hemmed edge hanging over by 1". Glue ribbon around the bag, bringing unhemmed end to back side seam. Fold hemmed edge around back of pouch, overlapping unhemmed edge. Glue in place. less