How to Make Colorful DIY Bracelets from Fabric Scraps

The seasons have well and truly changed here in the UK - the leaves have turned gold and the hedgerows are full of jewel-like berries. Inspired by what’s around me, I made these silk bracelets with jewel tones that are perfect for autumn. Using silk fabric scraps and a mix of plastic beads creates a colorful arm party for fall and winter.

Colorful Fabric Scrap DIY Bracelets

Supplies needed:

A selection of colored silk fabric scraps
a mix of beads big and small – my central bead was 2.5cm long
8mm gold beading wire
1cm ribbon end
Headpins
7mm bolt ring
5mm jump rings
7mm jump rings

Step 1. Cut two rectangles of fabric 8 cm x 5 cm wide. I used silk as its perfect for manipulating into small areas.

Step 2. Fold each of the long edges over by 1cm and then in half again so all the outer edges are tucked in the center. Keep the fabric tightly pinched, taking a ribbon end place over the end of the fabric and squeeze tightly into place. You’ll need to do this quickly as the fabric can be quite slippery!

Step 3. Repeat on the other end of your fabric strip and then on your second piece of fabric too.

Step 4. Cut a piece of wire 10 cm long.

Step 5. Create a loop at one end of your wire, you want it to be about 5 mm wide. Your smaller beads will be fixed here so don’t go too small.

Step 6. Fix the loop to one end of your fabric strips.

Step 7. Thread on your central bead, make another loop and snip off any excess wire.

Step 8. Attach to your second fabric strip.

Step 9. Using your headpins, thread the bead and make a loop. You will use three beads per side. Go for a mix of sizes and colors to match your fabrics.