The Last Stitch of Summer
by: Malliga Nathan
It
may be the final week of summer, but you don't have to change over your
wardrobe just yet! The sun is shining and it is a balmy 25º so
celebrate with this fun and vibrant bracelet. Quick to assemble and
light on your wrist, you do not want to miss out on the last burst of
sun!!
1. Start by cutting two 7 to 8 inch pieces of
chain, making sure they are the exact same length. I found deciding on
the length to be tricky. I cut 6.75 inches of chain and with the clasp
it turned out to be just under 7 inches. The chain shortens as you bind
it to the polyester cord. You may want to start out with the chains a
bit longer and cut them down if they are too long. If it turns out a bit
too short you can always add an extra jumpring or two when attaching
the clasp.
2. Cut the polyester cord to a length
that is a bit longer than you want it. You can always trim it down but
you can't grow it back!
Then using the beading thread, bind one end of each of the smaller cords to either side of the polyester cord. Wrap the thread about 5 or 6 times very tightly so as to compress it and tie it off a few times. Trim the thread and also the end of the cords if needed.
Then using the beading thread, bind one end of each of the smaller cords to either side of the polyester cord. Wrap the thread about 5 or 6 times very tightly so as to compress it and tie it off a few times. Trim the thread and also the end of the cords if needed.
3. Put a few drops of super new glue into an
end cap and insert the bound end of the cords quickly, before the glue
starts to get sticky.
If you're not comfortable using super glue feel free to try any glue that sticks to both fabric and metal. I chose super glue so that it would soak through all of the layers of cord.
If you're not comfortable using super glue feel free to try any glue that sticks to both fabric and metal. I chose super glue so that it would soak through all of the layers of cord.
4.
Lay the two pieces of chain on either side of the cords. Wrap the
thinner cords alternately through the links of the chain. You can do
this any way you like, really. I did this one cord at a time.
5. When you reach the end, bind the cord tightly with beading thread, trim and glue into the end cap.
6. Use jumprings to attach to the clasp and enjoy!
This design would also be great in other seasonal colours! Strong beading thread about 3 feet. I used 8 lb fireline but nm or c-lon thread will do.
Components
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