I thought it would be good to share the BASICS of making a cuff bracelet.
So let's see how this goes...
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
Assorted fabric pieces
Assorted lace pieces
Measuring tape
Iron
Buttons
Needle
Thread
Elastic, ¼-inch wide
Beads, charms and other embellishments (optional)
Step 1 - Wrap measuring tape around your wrist to measure its circumference.
Step 2 - Cut a strip of lace long enough to fit around your wrist, using the measurement obtained in Step 1.
Step 3 - Cut a strip of fabric long enough to fit around your wrist and 3 inches wide.
Step 4 - Position the strip of lace down the center of the strip of fabric. Sew the strip of lace onto the strip of fabric with a needle and thread.
Step 5 - Flip the fabric over so the lace-embellished side is facing down. Turn down ¼ inch along the top and bottom edges of the cuff and press with a hot iron. Do the same with the ends. Hem these folded edges in place with a needle and thread.
Step 6 - Flip the fabric back over so it is right side up. Create a clasp for the cuff with a button and a small elastic loop. Sew a button on one end. Cut a portion of elastic long enough to make a loop that fits snugly over the button, and sew it on the other end.
Step 7 - Embellish your fabric and lace cuff with beads, charms, sequins, tiny bells or other trinkets. Sew them onto the outside of the cuff with a needle and thread.
Now onto a metal version as your base...
These are a great price and are wonderful as a base for your design!
You can purchase them from
And with that as a base you can use beads and jewels on fabric to make
something pretty like this...
And here's some directions on that...
Purchase your cuff. The cuff you chose will have a great deal to do with the design you end up with and the space you have to embroider. They come in various shapes and sizes.
Step 2 -
Bead embroidery sampler by Robin Atkins - robinatkins.com. Practice your bead embroidery. If you have never tried this before, it would be good to practice on a scrap piece of fabric. The basic stitches are much like regular embroidery stitches with beads added to the thread. Cross stitch, chain stitch and fern stitch can all be done with beads. Practicing now will allow you to get a feel for the design you will be creating on the cuff itself.
Step 3 - Cut embroidery background material. Allow an additional 1/2 inch on all sides so that it will wrap around your metal cuff. Begin embroidering your design. Make sure any larger or heavier beads are securely attached.
Step 4 - Cut your backing material just larger than your metal cuff. Placing right sides together, stitch top and bottom edges together, keeping in mind that your embroidered material should extend over the backing slightly. Turn right side out. Slide the metal cuff into your material. Fold the edge material in and sew together making sure the metal cuff is tightly enclosed.
There will be more ideas flowing over the next several weeks, maybe even months!
I want to share as many techniques as I can with you!
SUZIE BUTTON
