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Braided Cuff Tutorial

April 7, 2013 by Patti 46 Comments

Today I’m sharing my braided cuff made from an old T-Shirt.  This was quick, easy and inexpensive, (all things that make me smile) and I can’t tell you how many people have complimented me on this little bracelet.
 Before I get to the tutorial . . . I did a post awhile back on an “accidental” necklace that I made while trying to create an infinity scarf from an old T. Here is a picture of that completed project (I love it when accidents turn into something better than the original plan don’t you?).
 A link back to that tutorial can be found by clicking HERE
Even though that project had a good end result I still wanted to try making the infinity scarf. As my mom always told me, “If at first you don’t succeed try, try again.”  
So . . . tada!  Below is my second attempt at an infinity scarf  and this time I was successful. I don’t know if I’d really call it a scarf, it is sort of a scarf/necklace, but whatever it is I kinda like it.
 This is the lovely T-Shirt I used (don’t worry Mr. OTN, it isn’t one of yours). Love the color . . . but what was I to do with the leftover fabric?If I could use it for something I was determined to do so.
I made a decision to make a bracelet and began by cutting nine 1″ wide strips of fabric from the sleeves.
I gave them all a good stretch to make them curl in on themselves.
 
Then I knotted three strands together on one end and began braiding. Everyone knows how to braid, right?
When I’d made three braided strands I simply stitched them together on my sewing machine.
 I adjusted the bracelet to fit my wrist, trimmed off the excess fabric, machine stitched across the ends of the braids so they wouldn’t come unraveled and then hand stitched the ends together to make the circle that is the bracelet. This is how it looked at that point. Cute enough but not quite finished!
A quick trip over to the kitchen garbage can to dig out the hem of the cuff that I’d already thrown away (it was only a little bit damp) and . . .
  . . . well, you know how I love rosettes! So here we go again with the making of a little rosette adornment. You can find a tutorial for this type of rosette HERE, the only difference being that I made more twists in the fabric to give it a flatter appearance.
I stitched the rosette to the top of the bracelet and added one final embellishment . . . a button from my stash of miscellaneous pretties.
 So there you have it! The one thing I might do differently the next time is to use store purchased snaps as a closure. With the weight of the rosette on top my bracelet tends to turn sideways, unless I put it on over the sleeve of whatever shirt I’m wearing.
 Can you even believe that that old Columbus fist bumping T-Shirt could be transformed into something I’d actually be happy to wear?  
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Comments

  1. fabriquefantastique says

    April 7, 2013 at 3:54 pm

    Wonderful. this post makes me smile too

    Reply
  2. Lisa says

    April 8, 2013 at 12:41 pm

    What a cute idea! This is so pretty and looks very unique!

    Reply
  3. Patti @ Pandoras Box says

    April 8, 2013 at 1:54 pm

    Great idea – very clever! This looks comfortable to wear, too

    Reply
  4. Shanee @ LivingLifeSouthernStyle says

    April 8, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    So cute! I just did a major closet makeover and hauled away literally a 100 t-shirts! I am just sick now. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  5. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    April 9, 2013 at 1:30 am

    What a beautiful braided bracelet and scarf…so, so creative!!!

    Reply
  6. Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says

    April 9, 2013 at 10:52 am

    So pretty! And I think even I could handle the sewing on this one! 😉 I popped over from Not JUST a Housewife–thanks for sharing!

    ~Abby =)

    Reply
  7. Christine Jargick says

    April 9, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    Cute! I like making these from old jeans legs. I had to eliminate the pretties because of their tendency to flip heavy side down, lol!

    Reply
  8. Katie Adams says

    April 9, 2013 at 2:04 pm

    So cute! I would love for you to share this on my weekly link party Blog Stalking Thursday. Thanks for the inspiration!

    Reply
  9. Marie bloominghomestead says

    April 9, 2013 at 4:06 pm

    So cute! I totally want to try making one of these. I would love it for you to link up to my link party going on right now. http://www.bloominghomestead.com/2013/04/crafty-tuesday-link-party_9.html

    Reply
  10. Bethany says

    April 10, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    Love it! So pretty!

    Reply
  11. Navy Wifey Peters @ USS Crafty says

    April 10, 2013 at 7:23 pm

    Wow! I love the cuff and the scarf you made! I’m going to pin the cuff. I might want to make one soon. Thanks for sharing the tutorial!

    Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party
    http://usscrafty.blogspot.com/2013/04/submarine-sunday-26.html

    Reply
  12. Melanie G says

    April 11, 2013 at 12:46 am

    Very cute! Your bracelet looks a lot fancier than similar upcycled t-shirt braided bracelets. Nice job!
    Stopping by from View form River Mountain’s Show it off Wednesday.
    Melanie
    http://violetsbuds.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  13. Angel Allen says

    April 11, 2013 at 3:02 am

    Wow. I love this. These sort of bracelets are just awesome and you did a wonderful job making this one. I’m a new follower and a new fan. I have a link party going on now and I’d love for you to add your bracelet.

    Angel @ sewcraftyangel.blogspot.com

    Reply
  14. Kaitlin Hayes says

    April 11, 2013 at 7:18 am

    This is so cute! I just bought some polka dot jersey that I’m totally going to try this with! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
    Glad I ran into you on The 36th Avenue’s link up!
    ~Kaitlin @ Life’s Little Mischiefs

    http://www.lifeslittlemischiefs.com

    Reply
  15. Southern Scraps says

    April 11, 2013 at 10:06 am

    Clever! A classy spin on the tshirt bracelet. Love it with the embellishment.

    Reply
  16. Connie says

    April 11, 2013 at 2:17 pm

    Oh I love this! Thanks for sharing it. Pinned!

    Reply
  17. Betsy@My Salvaged Treasures says

    April 11, 2013 at 3:59 pm

    What a clever repurposing idea! Love your beautiful bracelet.

    Reply
  18. Daniela @Frugal Aint Cheap says

    April 12, 2013 at 1:39 am

    what a wonderful project! I definitely have a few t-shirts to spare! I love the necklace/scarf too. thanks for stopping by today

    Reply
  19. Lisa says

    April 12, 2013 at 5:33 am

    just awesome coming in from sew crafty angels blog link up.
    new follower
    hugs xo
    http://sproutingcreativewings.blogspot.com

    Reply
  20. Custom Comforts says

    April 12, 2013 at 10:14 am

    Thanks so much for the tutorial. I have a scarf I made and don’t really like. I thought about braiding it into a bracelet, but never have and now you’ve given me the inspiration I need.
    Do you live in Columbus? If so, I do to.
    Cindy

    Reply
  21. Judy diyAddict says

    April 12, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    Hi Patty,

    This is so pretty and what a clever idea. Pinned this.

    Please share this project at Pin It Monday Hop#3 Where you pin and get pinned (LINK). We are also giving away an IPAD Mini to one lucky reader. We’d love to have you in the hop. I hope to see you there 😀

    Judy
    pursuitoffunctionalhome.com/
    http://www.kusinaniinday.blogspot.com/

    Reply
  22. Huckleberry Love says

    April 12, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    This is so pretty! I have been wanting to make one of these for awhile now. Thanks for the inspiration! 🙂

    Thank you for linking up again at Much Ado About Monday. We hope to see you back next week!

    ~Emily
    http://www.huckleberrylove.com

    Reply
  23. Laurie@SimplyCreatingHome says

    April 12, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    What a fun craft and a beautiful project! I’ll be pinning.

    Reply
  24. Peggy~PJH Designs says

    April 13, 2013 at 2:56 am

    Hi Patti!

    This is so creative and pretty. I can see why you get a lot of compliments. I’m so glad you linked up this week at Transformed Tuesay.

    Hugs,
    Peggy~PJH Designs

    Reply
  25. Emily Thompson says

    April 13, 2013 at 6:38 am

    can’t believe you made that from a t-shirt! cute! Thanks for linking up to Tasteful Tuesdays at Nap-Time Creations.com This project is being featured {right now!} at my Cute Crafts for the Weekend post…. come check it out.
    http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2013/04/cutecrafts.html
    oh and I would be THRILLED if you would put my featured button on this post or mention the feature in a text link… {hugs!} see you next week for a new party.

    Reply
  26. Linda Bouffard says

    April 13, 2013 at 10:42 pm

    I really love this and I PINNED it also. Nice. Would be a perfect weekend project, wouldn’t it? I’d love to have you link this to What to do Weekends Party, too. Following on bloglovin. Linda

    http://www.craftsalamode.com/2013/04/what-to-do-weekends-15.html

    Reply
  27. Lori @ A Bright and Beautiful Life says

    April 14, 2013 at 12:02 am

    So, that is the cutest jersey braided bracelet I’ve seen. I’m going to make one, or two. Thanks for the idea and tutorial.

    Reply
  28. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    April 14, 2013 at 1:16 am

    That cuff is really pretty! And I’m definitely a bracelet girl!

    Reply
  29. Kadee Willow says

    April 14, 2013 at 1:01 pm

    Love cuffs!! And yours is adorable! I saw this post at the linky parties and glad I read your post.. off to Goodwill to find a cool colored t-shirt and try it myself!

    Reply
  30. Marie bloominghomestead says

    April 15, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    Thanks so much for linking up to Crafty Tuesday!

    Reply
  31. Peggy~PJH Designs says

    April 15, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    HI Patty,

    Your featured later tonight on Transformed Tuesday. Thanks for linking up.

    Hugs,
    Peggy~PJH Designs

    Reply
  32. Jann Olson says

    April 15, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    So, so cute Patty! It would be a great girls fun day project. Thanks so much for sharing it with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
  33. EveryDay Bloom says

    April 15, 2013 at 11:49 pm

    I’m so excited to try this…really. My next stop is to see how you did the rosette (I love flower embellishments)… Do you suppose this project could translate into a belt (archaic: kirtle)? Because I’ve been daydreaming about making one. I so love your idea…I’m glad I clicked on the link. Thank you. Lynaea @ EveryDayBloom.com

    Reply
  34. Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle says

    April 16, 2013 at 1:54 am

    LOVE this bracelet! I am pinning this! It will be perfect when my girls have a party and we need a craft! Life to the full! Melissa

    Reply
  35. Kristin says

    April 16, 2013 at 6:20 am

    Very cute! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  36. Jessica @ View from River Mtn says

    April 17, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    Thanks for linking this up last week at SHOW IT OFF Wednesday. This week’s party started this morning I would love for you to stop by.

    http://viewfromrivermountain.blogspot.com/2013/04/show-it-off-wednesday-8.html

    Reply
  37. Sarah Lemp says

    April 18, 2013 at 12:45 am

    Thank you for joining last week’s All Things Thursday Link-Up!! We love this post and are featuring it in this week’s round-up of favorites at All Things Thursday Link-Up {No. 19} and Featured Favorites 🙂

    Reply
  38. Christine @ Let's Get Crafty! says

    April 18, 2013 at 9:56 am

    This is great! I would buy this! Thanks for the great tut!

    Christine

    Reply
  39. Ginger Bergemann says

    April 18, 2013 at 11:16 am

    Your bracelet is beautiful! I found you on All Things With Purpose.

    I’d love if you shared this tutorial with us at Gingerly Made’s Show & Tell Party going on today. http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/04/show-tell-22-link-party.html

    Reply
  40. Judy diyAddict says

    April 20, 2013 at 1:49 am

    Hello Patti,

    You made it to the Top 10. Here’s the link: Top10 Features from Pin It Monday Hop#3/

    Reply
  41. Kathy Moody says

    April 20, 2013 at 4:36 am

    Oh, I am so loving this!! Wow, you did a fabulous job. Just pinned and I am featuring tomorrow at Pick of the Bunch! Thank you so much for inspiring us each week with your amazing projects. Have a wonderful weekend!!
    Hugs
    Kathy

    Reply
  42. Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above says

    April 24, 2013 at 5:55 pm

    We just wanted to let you know that we featured this post at this weeks Wednesday’s Adorned From Above Blog Hop. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
    Have a great week.
    Debi and Charly

    Reply
  43. Jann Olson says

    October 5, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    Patti, both projects are fantastic! Love them!! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
  44. JoAnn says

    March 7, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    I love your bracelet but can’t figure out how you sew it on the machine, yet it doesn’t show through the front…can you tell me how that works? thank you.

    Reply
  45. JoAnn says

    March 18, 2014 at 3:47 pm

    Lovely bracelet. Can you tell me how you sew the three rows together on the machine without it showing through on the other side? thank you

    Reply

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