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Sailor's Bracelet Tutorial

It's time for a sleek and simple beaded bracelet tutorial! Join Allie as she shows us step-by-step how to create this Sailor's Bracelet with crystals and leather. Be sure to subscribe to this channel for more beading tutorials, inspiration, and advice!
Project Length - 7.25"

Technique Learned:
  • Peyote
  • Herringbone
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Sailor's Bracelet Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 2mm - Greige, 40 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Labrador Full, ~ 2 Gram
  • Leather 2mm - Brown, ~ 60"
  • Toggle - Zamak T-Clasp Toggle, 1 Piece
  • Loctite Super Glue .14oz
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    This simple, chic, Sailor’s bracelet is the perfect accessory to dress up a casual look or add a little sparkle to a more formal outfit. Learn how to use Peyote and Herringbone stitches to create this mixed media bracelet.
    1.Put 16 seed beads on to size 6 Dragonthread. Pick up another seed bead, skip over the last bead and bring the needle through the next one in line. Pick up another bead, skip a bead and sew down the next. Continue this pattern down the line of beads.
    2.Watch the Sailor’s Bracelet to see how Allie weaves the crystals into a beaded bead and adds them to the leather.
    3.Measure where you would like to add the clasp and cut the leather. Put glue into the clasp and push the leather ends inside. It’s fun mixing different styles of jewelry together and the Sailor’s bracelet is a great example of this.
    Why not make one as a gift for a friend? They are sure to get lots of use out of it.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    • Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Ultimate | Crystal | 9x3"
    • Thread Zap II
    • BeadTec Beading Needles Sizes 10, 11, 12 | Mix Pack of 6
    • Plastic Caliper Tool - White
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Crystal/White | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool
    • BeadTec DragonThread - Green | Size 6 (Medium) | 50 Meter Spool

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    BeadTec Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Sailor's Bracelet Tutorial
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    It's time for a sleek and simple beaded bracelet tutorial! Join Allie as she shows us step-by-step how to create this Sailor's Bracelet with crystals and leather. Be sure to subscribe to this channel for more beading tutorials, inspiration, and advice!
    Project Length - 7.25"

    Technique Learned:
  • Peyote
  • Herringbone
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 2mm - Greige, 40 Beads
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Labrador Full, ~ 2 Gram
  • Leather 2mm - Brown, ~ 60"
  • Toggle - Zamak T-Clasp Toggle, 1 Piece
  • Loctite Super Glue .14oz
  • Project Steps

    This simple, chic, Sailor’s bracelet is the perfect accessory to dress up a casual look or add a little sparkle to a more formal outfit. Learn how to use Peyote and Herringbone stitches to create this mixed media bracelet.
    1.Put 16 seed beads on to size 6 Dragonthread. Pick up another seed bead, skip over the last bead and bring the needle through the next one in line. Pick up another bead, skip a bead and sew down the next. Continue this pattern down the line of beads.
    2.Watch the Sailor’s Bracelet to see how Allie weaves the crystals into a beaded bead and adds them to the leather.
    3.Measure where you would like to add the clasp and cut the leather. Put glue into the clasp and push the leather ends inside. It’s fun mixing different styles of jewelry together and the Sailor’s bracelet is a great example of this.
    Why not make one as a gift for a friend? They are sure to get lots of use out of it.