Tutorial: Scrap fabric beads
Anna from Journey into Creativity uses scrap fabric and thread to make these beautiful and colorful fabric beads. They’d make gorgeous jewelry! Her blog is written in Greek but you can use see from the photos what to do, or you can use Google to translate it to English.
I’ve recently been diving into some fun ways to use up those fabric scraps we all have lying around, and I stumbled upon a fantastic project: making fabric beads. It’s a super easy and relaxing craft that turns those leftover bits into adorable, customizable beads for jewelry or decorations.?
Why Fabric Beads?
Well, if you’re like me, you hate wasting even the tiniest piece of pretty fabric. These beads are a perfect solution! They’re lightweight, soft, and you can make them in any color or pattern you have on hand. Plus, it’s a great way to add a personal touch to your accessories.?
All you need are some fabric scraps and thread. Take a small piece of fabric and roll it into a tight ball, just like you would with clay or playdough. Once you have the desired size, start wrapping it with thread to hold the shape and add some texture. Keep wrapping until it’s nice and secure, then tie off the thread. Voila! You’ve got yourself a fabric bead.?
I gave this a try and ended up making a bunch of these little beads. It was surprisingly therapeutic, and I loved seeing how each one turned out a bit different depending on the fabric and thread I used. I even made a cute brooch by grouping a few together. The possibilities are endless!?
If you’re interested in giving this a go, I found a helpful tutorial that walks you through the process. It’s in Greek, but the photos are pretty self-explanatory, and there’s an English translation in the comments. Check it out here:?
Happy crafting!
Click below for her tutorial:
Fabric Balls, by Journey into Creativity
[photo from Journey into Creativity]
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Hi. I would like to try these whilst being snowed in here in Norfolk!
BUT how fo you make them so you can string them to make a necklace? If you know and are willing to share I would appreciate the help. Thanks Liz
Hopefully you are no longer snowed in, and have perhaps already discovered the answer to your question…but I was just looking at posts for scrap beads and on this one under “yo yo scarf” they explain how they string them (although they are a different type of construction, it should work for these too):
http://typennington.com/diy-design-fabric-jewelry/
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