Textile Beads

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Refashion textiles to create interesting-looking beads. 

Skill Level

Very Easy

Active Time

Less than an hour

Cost

Free

    Materials

  • Cording (size should be as long as you want your necklace to be)
  • A few inches of woven ribbon

    Tools

  • Scissors
  • Needle and thread (or sewing machine)
  • Tape measure (or ruler)
  • Safety pin
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    1

    Cut ribbon into 2 and 1/2" lengths.

    2

    Fold ribbon in half, inside out, with ends lined up.

    3

    Stitch ends together about 1/4" from the edge with a small tight stitch.

    4

    Put safety pin through the top end and use it to help flip the bead right side in.

    5

    Repeat for as many beads as you want and then string on the cord.

    6

    Viola! You have a necklace!