9.29.2011

DIY Wrap Bracelet



I recently made the above leather and suede wrap bracelet; the process was so easy (and supplies affordable) that I simply had to share the steps with you! I used a combination of both leather and suede because that's all I had at the time although next time around I would opt for just leather which is more durable and easier to braid.

Here's what you'll need:

Pliers
Leather (and/or Suede) Pieces
Leftover Chain
Clasp and End Pieces


1. Cut desired number and colors of leather or suede strands (I used a mix of both) and knot around a circular end piece.



2. Fish tail the leather / suede to desired length. This bracelet is meant to wrap around your wrist so the length doesn't necessarily need to be measured precisely. 


3. Knot the end of the fish tail and attach a left over piece of chain (for added length as well as aesthetic). 


4. Attach a clasp to the opposite circular end piece and your wrap bracelet is finished!


The final army candy - pictured here with a Michael Kors watch and DIY chain bracelet.


29 comments:

sharon lei said...

I love this DIY. Doing it this weekend. :)

xx Love & Aloha

Neris / Fashion Fractions said...

It's so pretty and fairly simple to make! definitely trying this :)

xxx,

Fashion Fractions

CessOviedo said...

I'm currently obsessed with arm party looks right now, so this comes at the appropriate time, now I know that I'll diy on the weekend!

Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

The Fancy Teacup said...

Always love seeing new DIY, this one is a super cute idea!

♥, Jamie
www.TheFancyTeacup.com

Collections said...

Great DIY. I love the chain DIY as well.

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Cara said...

cute! I remember doing these in 5th grade and selling them with my best friend at school! A Born entrepreneur!

ThE fAsHiOn WoRsHiPeR said...

LOVE this idea & the colors you chose :)

XoXo-Kelli K
http://thefashionworshiper.blogspot.com

Meghan Donovan said...

so crafty you are, lady! i love the color combo you did for this. it's like bringing spring into your accessories! xo

April said...

Look at you getting all crafty! This is just as cute as the necklace!

Nicole Marie said...

love this! i taught my students how to do friendship bracelets and they're obsessed. Maybe this is next!

Gawgus things... said...

This looks like one I could manage ;)

hello grey said...

so cute alicia!

Anna Jane said...

Alicia, you are so crafty! can i pay you to make me one? :)

Hope you had the happiest of birthdays! I will be emailing you soon :))

Sara Campbell said...

Love the DIY posts (especially arm party ones)!!
xo,
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Danielle Celeste Couture said...

I love how you are always doing it yourself.

Love from Oregon USA,
Danielle
xoxoxoxo

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Anonymous said...

this might be a dumb question -- where can you buy suede?

Grace - Stripes and Sequins said...

Love! Keep the DIY's coming!!

Made Up by MA said...

too bad you don't have a watch face for it... it could work..!

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roseandthistle said...

Love it, fab DIYing!

Chocolate Pearls said...

I love this bracelet seems so easy and fun to make!!
Thanks for the tip :)

http://chocolatepearls-fashionblog.blogspot.com/

Alicia said...

@Anonymous - I bought the leather and suede strips at M&J Trimming in NYC. I'm sure most speciality craft stores will carry it!

Lilly said...

I love it!! And I absolutely love the DIY chain bracelet!! You're so crafty:)

Mara said...

can I just pay you to make these for me?? I'm too lazy :) haha

Josie said...

This is GORGEOUS! I love it layered with the other bracelets.
xo Josie
www.winksmilestyle.com

nicolette said...

this is perfect. i need to make one asap!

Kate at Dream To Life said...

This is so fun! Can't wait to try :>)

Morgan Charleigh Smith said...

This is wonderful! You make it look so easy... easy enough for even me. I cannot wait to give it a try! Thank you for sharing!

whichmewillibetoday said...

this is such a fun and cute bracelet. i made something similar but i love the candy colors you chose.

Anna said...

That color combo is nothing but cuteness. Love this. Thanks so much.