How to Make a Wrap Bracelet, DIY Adjustable 5 Wrap Bracelet with Beads Tutorial

[@kathybrigger9431]

Only a suggestion. I made about 150 of these for a craft show about 5 years ago. The only difference is, I use two needles and two threads. I sew around the leather and go through the bead with the first needle one direction and at the same time I go through the bead in the opposite direction with the second needle. It makes the bracelet really strong and if one thread would break, you don't lose your beads and the bracelet can be repaired. I used some pretty expensive beads in the ones I made so I wanted them seriously secured. It's pretty easy to do it that way. When I put the leather through the button, I then string the threads under the leather on the button and you don't see it and then I macrame about 3/4" with the thread from the button then start sewing my beads. Not trying to be a smarty pants. Just offering another way to do these. I think they are beautiful and take me back to the 1970s when I was a young person. I only try to pay it forward as people have done for me.

[@calibluestrands2023]

Thank you for the suggestions, I'm always open to input and I don't think you're a smarty pants at all! Especially with the obvious experience you have in making wrap bracelets, so I do appreciate any input that's helpful. I understand what you're saying about using 2 needles and am curious if you end up with a total of 4 threads going through each bead instead of 2? I've also actually threaded the button just like you suggested when I was new at this and searching for tutorials in the beginning, and it's a great method as well, but I ended up tying it on with a larks head knot instead because it's a little easier and it's still very secure, and still have 2 threads going through each bead all the way down. Fortunately, I've never had any repair issues with customers over the years with the bracelets I've sold the bracelets but, having an easier way to repair the bracelet is a great option. My husband has been rough on his bracelets and wears them constantly, in the shower, etc and after a few years I did need to repair one of them and just simply removed enough beads to tie off and start a new piece of thread for that section. I am curious though, if your method ended up with 4 threads going through each bead, or 2 threads. Thanks for posting this, experience is always welcome!

[@calibluestrands2023]

I would like to add, everyone has their own methods that work well for them, as well as preferences on how they want to begin and end thread, or stitch the beads on. I've found, over many years, after trying various methods from tutorials on KZbin, my own personal method is one I felt worth sharing since it is different in the way you begin and end the threads, being that they are well hidden and very secure.. But, with that said, there are many great tutorials on KZbin and some of those other options may suit other personal preferences. People should choose what methods work best for them, or take a little from each one and make it their own way, and even come up with a better method as well. I've found what quality materials work best for a lasting bracelet, what techniques have worked the best for me, and I have been blessed with 100% customer satisfaction over the last several years, selling hundreds of wrap bracelets and my hope is I can help someone else be successful as well, just as you have! Again, I appreciate your valuable input!

[@kathybrigger9431]

@@calibluestrands2023 Thank you.

[@laurabarber6697]

Thanks for such exceptionally clear pictures of the items needed and each step! This is the best I've ever seen!💝

[@calibluestrands2023]

You're welcome and thank you for taking the time to comment in such a positive way! I greatly appreciate it!

[@judymarkel8029]

I love wrap bracelets

[@calibluestrands2023]

So do I obviously LOL, I've been making them for so long simply because it can be so therapeutic!

[@judymarkel8029]

I totally agree

[@parsleybrain]

Thanks for showing how to change or secure the old thread.

[@calibluestrands2023]

You're welcome! I hope it was helpful.

[@lunarirose7181]

These are beautiful! Great video

[@calibluestrands2023]

Thank you!

[@supertek6585]

This is totally awesome You have a beautiful voice. It's very soothing. Well done video!!

[@calibluestrands2023]

Thank you!! Wow, that's a nice compliment, I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

[@madcrafts]

Love this just ordered your board. Thank you

[@calibluestrands2023]

Thank you so much!! And thank you for ordering the board from me and taking the time to comment, I greatly appreciate it and hope you enjoy your new board!

[@marethawashington8487]

Thank u for sharing I think it is beautiful ❤

[@calibluestrands2023]

You're welcome, and thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to comment!

[@annasegal9521]

Thank you!!!

[@calibluestrands2023]

You're welcome, I'm happy to help and appreciate your comment!

[@kbaxterpackwood]

How long is your loom?

[@calibluestrands2023]

It's 38" long.

[@kbaxterpackwood]

@@calibluestrands2023 thanks!

[@calibluestrands2023]

I have to apologize but I made a typo on the measurement I gave you. Instead of it being 38" long, it's 39" long. I'm so sorry about that. @@kbaxterpackwood

[@kbaxterpackwood]

@@calibluestrands2023 thanks for the update, I made one that's 40 inches long, now I can weave my copper wire trims w/o worrying about kinks and stuff, great idea actually.

[@calibluestrands2023]

No problem, I'm glad I could help with the idea! @@kbaxterpackwood

[@mistydavis4746]

I have a question. I am wondering how you sit to make your wrap bracelet with such a long board in front of you? Seems like it would be awkward and uncomfortable. Thanks!

[@calibluestrands2023]

Sorry for the delayed response. That's a really great question and I'll explain it as best as I can. I sit with the top of the board (with the button/beginning of stitching) close to my lap and between my legs. The bottom of the board is on a grip mat, on the floor, at a slight angle, so it stays put. Basically I'm looking down towards the bottom of the board, stitching until I transition to a different position. Keeping in mind, I'm right handed, as I get further down the board with my stitching, I'll move the board, so it sits across my lap at a slight angle. In other words, the the upper portion of the board will lay across my left leg, and the rest of the board will lay across my right leg. And then, I keep moving down the board as I go. I hope that makes sense but, I'll work on a video showing how I do this because I can see how this would be confusing. You could also lay the board flat on a table and stitch with the board laying sideways in front of you (the top of the board would be to your left, the bottom of the board to your right. Another option would be to hang it from the attached string on the wall. With that option, the board would be hanging vertically which can be challenging since gravity works against you. I'll try to post a video explaining this in the next couple days, so I appreciate your question and thank you! Please let me know if you have any questions about this explanation.

[@mistydavis4746]

@@calibluestrands2023 that sounds great! I'd really like to see how you actually use it.