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No sewing is needed! Learn to braid fabric into a necklace full of charm and style. Create unique, wearable art from scraps!
Want to make a cute accessory that’s both stylish and eco-friendly?
This no-sew braided fabric necklace is the perfect answer!
It’s not only a fantastic way to add a handmade touch to your wardrobe but also to use up those leftover fabric scraps from other projects.
Let’s create a fun and fashionable piece you can wear proudly—or even gift to a friend.
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Braid Fabric Strips
Begin by selecting the fabrics.
Using scraps doesn’t necessarily mean that all the fabrics will match perfectly, but you’ll be surprised how well the necklace looks when finished.
Instead of cutting the fabric into strips, simply tear your fabric into strips.
Find the longest side of the piece of fabric, snip about an inch in about 1 inch, and then tear it down the rest of the length of the fabric.
Long strips work best, but they can be tied together if needed.
Braid 3 strips of fabric together to make one rope. I found it easiest to use a binder clip to hold the ends together while I braided.
The necklace can be as long or as short as you want.
I braided three ropes and increased the length of each by two inches.
I would have liked the difference in length to be bigger, but play around with it and see what you like best.
Make the Necklace
Align the ends of the 3 braided ropes and hot glue them together.
Do this to both ends.
Bring the two ends together and attach them with hot glue. It’s okay if it’s not pretty.
Inspiration
I found this DIY jewelry idea on the blog Smaller. I loved how her necklace looked, so I made my own craft tutorial with a few minor adjustments.
Jewelry Making Essentials
- Jewelry Pliers are a necessity when it comes to jewelry making.
- Good quality Jump Rings are a necessity in many different sizes and metals.
- A Non-slip Bead Mat keeps your beads, findings, and tools in front of you without rolling away!
- The more you DIY Jewelry, the more little beads and things you will accumulate. Keep them organized with Plastic Organizer Containers.
