How to Make a Beaded Braid Bracelet

Beaded braid bracelets are a fun, easy and creative type of jewelry to make. Design your bracelets in colors that complement your wardrobe, and make them to give as inexpensive and personalized gifts for your friends.

Things You'll Need

• Braid, ¾ inch wide
• Scissors
• Small and medium beads, assorted shapes
• Small button
• Sewing needle
• Sewing thread

Instructions

1. Measure a piece of braid long enough to fit your wrist. Add 1 inch to this measurement to turn under on the ends so the braid won't ravel. Cut braid to that length.

2. Sort out the beads you like. Decide how many you want to use. Use small to medium beads that complement the color of the braid you are using. You can use one color or a combination of colors. You can use just small beads if desired.

3. Thread a needle with thread that matches your braid as closely as you can or use clear thread. Sew on the beads to the braid evenly spaced in a pleasing pattern. You can sew rows of beads or sew on in a pattern. Such as heart shapes or “X” and “O” shapes. Use your imagination.

4. Turn the beaded braid under 1/4 inch under and sew down edges on each end. Sew a small button that matches braid on one end. On the other end, make a loop. With the needle with the thread doubled, go through the middle of the other end slip on enough small beads that will make a loop to fit over the button and tie the thread off. This will be the beaded braid bracelet fastener. Fasten by putting the loop over the button.

Tips & Warnings

• You can use a ready made fastener if you desire such as a snap or a toggle fastener.

• Add shiny beads or sequins for a more dazzling bracelet.

• Sew beads on well so they don't fall off.

• Sew fastenings well so they don't fall off