Want to turn a simple bandana into a unique and trendy piece of jewelry? Discover three creative ways touse a bandana to make a necklace or bracelet. With a few cut-outs, a little braiding and a few accessories, the bandana can be transformed into an original and easy-to-make fashion piece.
To make these jewels, you need to locate the direction of the straight thread on the bandana. Grab two facing edges of the bandana and pull, then do the same by grabbing the other two edges. The straight edge is the least elastic direction of the fabric. It's in this direction that you'll need to cut and tear your fabric strips.
For the first version, the bandana is torn into thin 1.5 cm strips in the straight grain direction, then braided before being integrated into a large chain, blending textile and metal for a contrasting, modern effect.
In the second version, 8 cm strips are folded like a bias to hide the frayed edges. Three strips are then knotted together to create a long sautoir, embellished with pendants for a bohemian touch. Knots keep the fabric folded, and lace clips finish off the look with a T-clasp.
Finally, for the last version, cut a wide strip of bandana about 8 cm long, fold it like a bias, and attach it to a large chain to create a long necklace without a clasp. A sun pendant in the center adds a chic touch to the bandana and completes the vintage feel of the necklace. The chain is a leftover from the coffee bean link bracelet tuto you loved! If you've already ordered the material for the coffee bean bracelet, or if both tutorials appeal to you, don't hesitate to combine the materials!
With these three variations, the bandana invites itself into your jewelry box in a new form!
To create a bandana braid, cut 3 pieces 1.5 cm wide. Cut along the grain. Gather and tie the 3 strips together. Make a braid. You can thread the braid through a large-link chain, tie it to the chain, or use the braid as is to make a wrist-tie bracelet.
To make this summer's trendy necklace, cut 3 strips 8 cm wide. Fold the edges to the center.
Then fold the strip in half, bias-style. This way, the torn part is no longer visible.
To make this summer's trendy necklace, cut 3 strips 8 cm wide. Fold the edges to the center, then fold the strip in half, bias-style. This way, the torn part is no longer visible. To prevent your bias from opening, tie knots at regular intervals and add charms and pendants. Tie 3 strips together to create a long necklace. This can be tied directly around the neck, or you can attach alligator clips and a clasp.
The third version also uses an 8 cm-wide strip folded over like a bias. After tying your knots, tie the ends to a large chain to create a claspless long necklace that can be threaded through the head. Add your favorite pendants.
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