Keepin’ It Super Simple!
This is a great way to use up some left over fabric and create something fun and flirty!
This project is for all levels.
Skill Level- 1 Button
Materials:
- 2 different types of fabric
- vintage buttons or pins
To be fair- this “how to” is nothing new. Many of us used to wear these bracelets during the summer months. (think late 80’s!)
Basic Instructions:
- Cut or rip 3 strips of fabric 36″ long x 1″ wide. Fold pieces in half. Straight stitch loop in place 1″ from edge. This loop will be your “anchor”.
- Anchor your loop and begin to braid. (You can see, I just used my knees and scissors.)
- After braiding a long section, wrap around the widest part of your hand to make sure it will fit. Then secure the braid with a straight stitch.
- Overlap ends together, trim excess and stitch in place. *Note- I tried to use a zig zag but my fabric was too thick. So, instead I used a straight stitch and back stitched several times.
- Trim all loose threads and for a clean finish, wrap a scrap around the seam and hot glue in place.
- To make it fun, I added a fabric flower on one, tied a standard knot on another and just added a flea market find pin on the 3rd.
My daughter loves them and is wearing them to school today. How fun!
Remember, Keep It Super Simple!!
Happy Crafting!
~Heather
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Comments & Reviews
I love these – great tutorial to show anyone can sew!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
Cute! My daughters would love these!
What a super cute idea!! Loved it!! thanks for sharing this one!!
That is SUPER cute! I love the colors too, the pink looks perfect with that shade of blue! Thanks for sharing!
Thank so much, I just love the way they turned out!
I wore then in the 80s so it great to see them again. Thanks for bringing back some memories and showing us how to make. So cute. Thanks for sharing you creative inspiration at Sunday’s Best party!
These are really girly and so simple to make. Love them!
Very cute – this looks so adorable and easy to make. Thanks for sharing this on the Take it on Tuesday blog hop! I’m definitely pinning this!
So cool!!
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sweet and clever idea!
What a great project for my daughter! Thanks for sharing!
How fun! This would be a great girl scout troop activity! 😀
Loved your tutorial and the bracelet! Thanks for sharing! I shared it on my FB page today!
What a great tutorial and the bracelet is so cute! Thanks so much for sharing at Taking A Timeout Thursday!
So cute. I am having a craft day tomorrow and guess what I am making! Featuring on Tickled Pink!
Thanks for the shout out Holly!
Just wanted you to know that I featured you today at http://madeinaday.com
Kim@madeinaday
So glad that you liked it. Thanks for the feature!