DIY FASHION - DETAILED WOVEN BRACELET

Here is my first fashion DIY. I made these bracelets yesterday and after some trial and error I was really pleased with them! It didn't take much time and the materials were easy to source from the Beadworks shop in Covent Garden where you can also shop online! I think these bracelets are a perfect way to add simple detail to any outfit and are a fraction of the price you'd find on the highstreet! Enjoy!

Materials:

4 yards of waxed cotton cord (this works best as it doesn't slip)

1 connecting charm (whatever you like!)

Scissors

A needle

Sellotape

Method:

Measure out four lengths of cord (2 x 20"  2 x 30")

Using a 20" length of cord halve it and loop it through the connector charm. 

Then put the remaining cord through the loop.

Repeat this on the opposite side.

Tape down one side of the bracelet to prevent it from slipping whilst you're braiding.

Lay one of the 30" pieces of cord equally underneath the central cords.

Then take the right side put it over the central cord and under the left side.

Then put the left side under the central cords and through the loop on the right.

Pull the knot hard.

And slide it upwards towards the connector charm.

Now repeat this but starting with the left side first. So left over the central and under the right side. Then right under central cords and through the left hand loop. 

Now continue braiding working in the pattern right, left, right, left until you have the desired length.

Tie basic knots at the end of the braid and repeat it on the opposite side. And voila! You have your bracelet!

It might take you a bit of time to get the hang of it but you will and after several attempts you are guaranteed a great result!