Taylor Swifts new album is coming out this Friday, so the countdown is on. Let's make some more bracelets...
Just like with the Eras tour bracelets - we are going to the cinema on Friday all prepared. Showgirl bracelets on and we are taking a whole bag full of handmade friendship bracelets that we never got to share at the Eras tour in Edinburgh.
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Ohh... We are so excited. Hope you got tickets to cinema as well. Alarm set for the release on spotify.
But. Let's talk about the bracelets. This is what you'll need.
Materials
You don't need much. You most likely have it all at home. Especially cute fabric scraps. No need to buy elastic. I love using liberty scraps and make them adjustable.
- your fave liberty scraps (I am sure you have plenty)
- letter beads (get the square beads, the round ones are too small)
- easy beader tool
Make sure to get cut them nice and long, so you have enough string to adjust them to all sizes. Making it so much easier for swapping.
Watch the video tutorial here
If you're impatient - just skip the instructions below and watch me making them right here. Just click here for the tutorial I made for the Eras Tour and I'll walk you through.
And of course, make sure to follow me on YouTube for more!
In the video I walk you through every step of the process. Trust me. It's so easy and it'll only take you a couple minutes to make a bunch of them.
How to make fabric bracelets
It's super duper easy. Just a few steps and you're done! I bet you can make a whole bunch in under ten minutes.
But let's go.
Step 1: Fabric scraps
Grab your favourite fabric scraps (make sure they are at least 12" long) and give them a quick press. Now cut them into strips measuring about 1/2" in width (mine are roughly 12" long and 1/2" wide).
Step 2: Add beads
Now, load your letter beads onto your easy reader tool. Thread your strip of fabric through the opening and pull your beads down onto your fabric. It can be a wiggly at first but you'll quickly get really used to it.
Bonus Tip: Personalise it
You can easily load your tool with all kind of beads to make it extra special. Just make sure your beads (or maybe better the holes) are big enough to thread them onto your tool.
The possibilities are endless!
Step 3: Adjustable knot
Once you're done, finish your bracelet with an adjustable knot. It comes in super handy for slipping in and out of the bracelet. And of course - if this is a present for a fellow swifties (...or a baby shower, birthday party, teacher gift), you want the size to be flexible.
Now, take one end of your bracelet and create a simple knot. Keep the loop of the knot open and thread the second side of your bracelet right through that loop. Tighten the knot and tadaaa! That's you done.
Step 4: Show Off Your Creation
It's time to show it off to the world! Wear it with pride and let everyone admire your DIY skills (psst...they don't have to know how easy it is). And again - they make fantastic gifts for friends and loved ones.
I hope you get to enjoy the new album this Friday, my friend. Soaking it all up.
And as always. I hug your face.
Laura x
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