Shams Sewing Tips Video #2 - Making Fabric Beads

Choker-length necklace worn doubled as a bracelet.

You asked for it!

Several weeks ago I posted a video on how to turn tubes of fabric with a bobby pin.

I was using the tubes to make fabric beads and using those beads to make jewelry.

Closeup of beads
Finished necklaces

You asked for a video on how to make the beads, so here you go!

Just in case it wasn't clear in the video, here are the tools and supplies that I used:

1. Ruler
2. Lighter
3. Wire cutters
4. Pliers - round nose and curved
   (though I mostly use the curved)
5. Super glue
6. Scissors (not shown)

1. 5.5mm bungee cord (solid black)
2. 5.5mm bungee cord (black with white polka dots)
3. 2mm round elastic, black
4. 5.0mm/5.5mm closures from Bead Landing
5. 24 gauge steel wire

Fabric tubes made from 1" wide strips approximately 18" long.
Wearing my necklace as a bracelet
Thanks, Sarah!
(Sarah is wearing Butterick 5891, view B, sans collar. I should have taken a wide-angle pic as you can't see the cute polka dot panels at the bottom.)