Stretchy Button Bracelets
Here is a quick, easy, and fun project for all ages – button bracelets made on stretch cording. After some trial and error, I have covered some things in the instructions that were missing from other online instructions. Have fun mixing colors, shapes and embellishments!
Supplies:
- Buttons! Any shape, size, and color you’d like.
- Stretch cording (I used Stretch Magic .5mm) – the size of the cord should suit the size of the button holes. The larger the hole, the thicker the cord.
- Scissors
- Small clip
1. Line up your buttons in the order you want them on your bracelet. Try different colors and patterns until you find a grouping you like.
2. Cut a length of cord that will circle your wrist 3 times loosely. Cut a second length of cord to match. You will be using both cords together to string the buttons for added strength. Give the cords a good tug to stretch them a bit before stringing. This will help to keep it from “stretching out” after some wear.
3. Hold the 2 strands together and place the clip on 1 end of the strands.
4. Using both strands together, string the buttons in an over-under weaving pattern. This method of stringing will help the buttons lie nicely and the buttons will be in an alternating top layer and bottom layer pattern. Don’t push the buttons to the clip. Leave some length for tying. If you are using 4-hole buttons, thread the cords through holes on the diagonal. On the first button, bring the cords up through the hole from the back to the front, then down into the second hole from the front to the back. On the second button, thread the cords from the front to the back and up to the front again. On the third button, thread the cords from the back to the front and down to the back again. As you string, pull the buttons snuggly together. Repeat this until you have enough buttons strung to fit around your wrist. Don’t make it too tight on your wrist. As you pull the buttons snuggly to each other, you’ll see the top row and bottom row pattern emerge. If you started stringing with a top layer button, end with a bottom layer button to keep the pattern uniform when you tie it. Make adjustments in the button spacing by sliding the buttons and tightening them up.
*If your fingers don’t work too well, use a beading needle to thread the cord through the holes.
5. Remove the clip and tie the ends together using a surgeon’s knot. Hold the 2 ends and tie a knot like you are tying your shoe. But, before you pull it tight, wrap the cords through the loop 2 more times. Pull tight. Repeat this 2 more times. Cut the end close to the knot.
6. Now, embellish your bracelet by gluing on rhinestones or beads if you’d like.
7. Wear your new bracelet!
I made this one for my granddaughter and niece. The following is one I made for me. I later embellished it.
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