Brick stitch triangle and feather weave earrings

How to make a brick stitch?

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to make a pair of earrings with a triangular brick stitch weave combined with feathers. This jewel was made with Miyuki Delicas coral and mint beads, the trendy colors of summer.

Many thanks to Charlotte for this step-by-step guide to brick stitch weaving.

Want to change colors? No problem, just choose your Miyuki Delicas beads!

Want to make other bead weavings? Find over 90 bead weaving tutorials in our tutorials section. If you're a beginner, take a look at our bead weaving tutorials, after which you won't have to worry about brick stitch weaving with augmentation and reduction.

STEP 1: Weaving

The "Brick Stitch" method is used for both weaves.

Tips from the designer:

• Always start your weaving with an odd line, so that the thread at the beginning of the line and the thread at the end are not on the same side of the line.
• Use a beading needle that opens in the middle, making it easier to weave, more malleable and easier to thread.

How do I start a Brick Stitch?

Start by threading the first two beads. Then thread through the first bead to create a loop, thread through the third bead and thread through the previous bead. Repeat for each bead in the first line.

How to make an invisible reduction?

Thread two beads, then pass your needle under the thread connecting the 2nd and 3rd beads in the row below. Then pass your thread back through the two beads in the opposite direction. Your thread is now in the first bead, so pass your needle through the second bead from bottom to top.

For the third bead, pass your needle under the thread connecting the 3rd and 4th beads, then pass it back through the bead in the opposite direction. Repeat until the end of the line.

How to make a simple increase?

Thread two beads, then pass your needle under the thread connecting the 1st and 2nd beads of the line below. Then pass your thread back through the last bead from bottom to top.

For the third bead, pass your needle under the thread connecting the 2nd and 3rd beads, then pass it back through the bead in the opposite direction. Repeat until the end of the line.

Tips from the designer :

• To finish the weave, iron the thread inside the beads to create a knot to lock the thread, then cut it flush with the weave.
• To make it easier and more solid, tighten the thread after each action.

STEP 2: assembly

Once you've made the weaves for each earring, you first need to attach the open rings. To secure the open rings, use thread to fix the ring in the middle of the two beads at each end (see diagram). Pass the thread through the beads twice to create a knot and secure the ring. Repeat this action at each end of the two weaves.

Tips from the designer:

• Pass the thread through the ring twice to solidify the necklace; don't try to pass the thread through the beads too many times, as they may break. Make no more than two knots.
• When you slide your ring into the bead, make sure the opening faces outwards to avoid the ring coming loose from the weave when you manipulate it to put the chain in.

STEP 3: Dressing

Now cut 6 cream and 4 turquoise feathers, each 3 cm high. Next, cut the bottom of the feather perpendicularly, then remove excess feathers/thread by hand.

Glue the reverse side of the weave to solidify it and, at the same time, glue the feathers to it harmoniously. Don't hesitate to use a generous amount of glue to ensure that the loops remain solid.

STEP 4: Finishing

For a cleaner, prettier finish, glue a triangle spacer over the feathers of each loop. Finally, slide the two 5 cm-long silver chains into the open rings, then combine the two chains into an open ring that you slide into a screw clip. Repeat these instructions for the second earring. Take care to ensure that the screw clip is in the same direction as the weave.

Your earrings are now finished!