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Flat Herringbone Stitch Tutorial

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This video from PotomacBeads teaches you how to use "Flat Herringbone Stitch" to created a simple woven bracelet. Allie re-recorded this video, to replace an earlier tutorial on this stitch from our early years, giving you more detail & information! Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Step 1: Choose Your Materials

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Step 2: Watch the 
Video Tutorial

Flat Herringbone Stitch Tutorial
The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duracoat Opaque Maroon
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duracoat Opaque Kumquat
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duracoat Opaque Banana
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duracoat Opaque Spanish Olive
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne

Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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Quick Project Steps

Start with a ladder stitch as a base.
Work in a flat herringbone pattern, adding two beads at a time.
Transition between colors for a gradient effect.
Add new thread when necessary by tying knots within the work.
Finish the bracelet length and prepare the ends for attaching a clasp.
Attach the clasp by sewing it onto the ends of the bracelet.

Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

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Item Description

This video from PotomacBeads teaches you how to use "Flat Herringbone Stitch" to created a simple woven bracelet. Allie re-recorded this video, to replace an earlier tutorial on this stitch from our early years, giving you more detail & information! Find a list of supplies in the description below.

Designer's Material List

The Designer’s suggested colors and materials:
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duracoat Opaque Maroon
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duracoat Opaque Kumquat
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duracoat Opaque Banana
Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0 - Duracoat Opaque Spanish Olive
Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0 - Duracoat Galvanized Champagne

Project Steps

Start with a ladder stitch as a base.
Work in a flat herringbone pattern, adding two beads at a time.
Transition between colors for a gradient effect.
Add new thread when necessary by tying knots within the work.
Finish the bracelet length and prepare the ends for attaching a clasp.
Attach the clasp by sewing it onto the ends of the bracelet.