DIY Tory Burch Inspired Beaded Bracelet | Retail:$58 - DIY:$6

Learn how to recreate the Tory Burch Beaded Logo Bracelet for a fraction of the price.

MATERIALS:

1. BEADS - Toho Glass Seed Beads in size 11/0 = $2.99 at Michael's OR Darice Jewelry Designer Glass Seed Beads = $1.86 at JoAnn's
***The Toho Brand beads (red ones) were much better for replicating the Tory Burch bracelet b/c all beads were uniformly sized. The Darice (blue) beads were different sizes & as a result, the bracelet came out slightly uneven (not noticeable unless you're up close, but I'd recommend the Toho beads).

2. CORD = Waxed Cotton Cord Set = $3.99 at Michael's

3. THREAD = "Free" because my mom has a ton of multi-colored threat at home, but thread is super cheap at either Michael's or JoAnn's.

4. BUTTONS = "Free" because I always save extra button packets from the clothing I buy.

[Jin]

If anyone is having problems like I did when trying to wrap the seed beads to the leather with the thread try this: Use jewelry wire instead of thread. Its stiffer and easier to work with.

get some 22 gauge silver jewelry silver wire. Cut about 3 ft of the wire. Make a small loop at the end. Leave 2 inches in the beginning and end without beads to attach the wire to the leather bracelet. Slide beads on wire. Tightly twirl the wire to the bracelet and start wrapping. Much easier and I was done in 15 minutes.

[simpleDIYs]

I'm glad to hear that you tried it out! Yes, even sized beads is the crucial thing with this DIY. It does take some time to complete, but it's well worth it!

[lourdesbaby]

No worries, thankyou for replying.I made the bracelet with different coloured beads, looks really nice, plenty of comments on it to! But I do love yours in the turquoise.Im in the UK but I'm sure I'll find the 10/0 beads at my hobby store.Thank you again x

[dsimotas]

Wow that's actually a lot easier than I thought it would be to make these bracelets. I can't wait to make these in all different colors. Great Christmas presents! Thanks for the tutorial. :-)

[theresa]

You are so talented and this looks fabulous!1 I am so going to make this!! Thank you for teaching us!!

[missmary]

Beautifully done!! Total dupe. Even side by side, identical. Good work!!

[simpleDIYs]

Yes, any thick cord should work (so that you can run the needle through it). If you're able to find thick leather or suede cord, it should work for this project.

[simpleDIYs]

That's definitely not a stupid request! I'm still working on my sewing skills, but I'm sure I could come up with some basic sewing videos pretty soon.

[simpleDIYs]

Let's see, you might try securing the beads with a small knot to keep them taut while you wrap them around the cord. I just kept them taut by holding my finger up against them so that no gaps would form. I hope this made sense..

[simpleDIYs]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video :)

[simpleDIYs]

I bought about 10g of seed beads and didn't use them all up so slightly less than 10g. This will vary depending on your bracelet length.

[simpleDIYs]

If you have Michael's, I'd suggest their Toho Seed Beads in size = 11/0. (They were the red ones in the video). Those were easier to work with b/c they're all uniformly sized so when you wrap the cord, you don't have any beads getting bunched up awkwardly. They're also the most similar to the ones on the Tory Burch bracelet (of all the brands I saw in Michael's). Cord type doesn't matter as much b/c it just gets covered but I used the "Waxed Cotton Cord" from Michael's. Thanks for watching!

[simpleDIYs]

The length of the entire bracelet? That will depend on your wrist size. Also, you can always use Google to convert inches to centimeters. Hope that helps!

[cindam]

Thanks for your reply to my question. I used a big button, before I was keeping the end attached to the spool of thread.

[redhotsweetpotatoe]

Great tutorial, easy to follow and the bracelet is so pretty. Can't wait to make some. Thank you for sharing.

[rscats]

Awesome! Am thinking this might work with 22 or 24 gauge wire as well. I just made myself a braided and macrame button bracelet using leather cord... Now I have another variation to try. Thanks!

[DFrank-kjgd]

love it!   FYI- make sure the eye of your needle can fit thru the bead

[simpleDIYs]

Yes, of course! Just send me an inbox message with a link and I'll try my best.

[vidbox]

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to use up all cording and seed beads.

[simpleDIYs]

Wow, thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it. :)