Earlier this year during my trip to Paris, I picked up several yards of bias tape from Petit Pan. Not being a sewer, I mistakenly believed it to be ribbon and because of that thought the price was a steal! Back stateside, I was kindly corrected about it’s true purpose and application. Nevertheless, I still thought it was rather pretty and so I decided to these colorful bangles! They are a cinch to make – five minutes tops – and look great alone or paired.
DIY binding tape bracelet
These instructions will make one bracelet in about five minutes, plus a little time for the glue to dry.
Material
- Bias tape* (Petit Pan or Etsy)
- Wood bangle in the size of your choosing (Craftemall on Etsy)
- Scissors
- Craft glue
*A 10mm bangle will require approximately 2 yards of bias tape.
Step 1
Begin by holding one end of the tape to the inside of the bangle.
Step 2
Holding the tape taut, begin wrapping it around the bangle. Allow each successive loop to slightly overlap the previous loop.
Step 3
Continue wrapping until the entire bangle is covered and none of the wood is exposed.
Step 4
Place a dab of glue on the inside of the bangle where the tape ends, securing it in place.
Step 5
Trim any excess tape.
Bam! You’ve just made yourself a bias tape bangle!
