You'll Need...
-A small piece of faux leather (you can purchase this from a craft store but I suggest recycling an old bag or jacket)
-Scissors
-Thread (dental floss will work just fine)
-Neon Thread and Sewing Needle (optional)
-Hot glue gun
-Fabric Snaps (I took mine off of an old jacket)
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| 1. Draw an oval shape long enough to fit around your wrist with a little room. |
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| 2. Cut the oval out, as you can see it doesn't have to be perfect. It's about the size of a standard pair of scissors. |
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| 3. Make two folds on either side of the leather and a fold in the middle by pinching with two fingers. Think of a paper fan or accordion shape. |
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| You might need to play around with the leather to get it just right. |
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| 4. Take your thread (or dental floss) and use it as a hold for the folds you've created. Make sure to leave enough on either side to knot it. |
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| 5. Cut a small piece of faux leather just wide and long enough to cover the thread one time. |
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| 6. Using a thin layer of hot glue, glue the small leather right over the thread. |
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| If you like it just like this, skip to step 9. For neon trim instructions, continue right on through. |
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| 7. Fold a small amount of the leather over to create a rounded edge on all sides. Using a brightly colored neon thread and a sewing needle, sew the folded leather together using any technique you prefer. |
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| 8. After knotting the thread ends so it doesn't come loose, glue any loose threads to the inside of your bracelet. |
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| 9. Glue your snaps onto your bracelet (one on the inside and one on the opposite outside) |
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| Once your glue is completely dry, your bow bracelet is complete! |
Loved your tutorial, thanks for all the tips!
ReplyDeletethank you!! :)
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