Last Updated on July 4, 2024 by Ellen Christian
I saw some really cute button and twine bracelets at the last craft fair I visited and was inspired to make these. Learn how to make these easy upcycled bracelets using buttons.
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Fall Button and Twine Bracelet Tutorial
The button and twine bracelets I saw at the craft fair were for little kids and while they were cute, they weren’t really what I wanted to wear. They were basically one large, bright colored plastic button and twine.
I decided that the layered look would give the bracelet a little bit more of a grown-up look if I did it with earth toned buttons. This button and twine bracelet tutorial is easy enough for a child to do.
Just switch the colors and style of buttons depending on your preferences.
I didn’t have any buttons that were what I wanted in my button jar so I headed to the craft store and was thrilled to find a few buttons that were made from recycled materials. You could really use any buttons you want as long as the hole is big enough for the twine.
Materials:
- 3 to 6 buttons (4 holes in each button)
- Twine or waxed embroidery floss if you prefer
Directions:
- Cut a piece of twine that is about 22″ long.
- Put one end in each of the holes and pull through. If your twine is too thick, simply unravel it until it fits.
- Double through the looped end and draw snugly.
- Repeat for the other two holes on the other side.
- Repeat for each button.
You can wear these alone as a single bracelet or you can wear them together so you have the layered look. This bracelet is the perfect choice for a casual look that matches with the earth tones of autumn. I wore mine when I went to the corn maze this afternoon. It was the perfect fun accessory.
You may also want to make this Stamped Metal Bracelet by Adventures in All Things Food.
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I’ve been sewing since 4-H so I have a stash of fave buttons to use with this and believe it or not, saved pieces of twine! When I get them wrapped around presents, I save them so what a great way to repurpose and upcycle my treasures (aka junk!) Thanks
There are so many fun projects you can do with twine!
Cute idea! I love collecting interesting buttons, but I don’t always have the perfect way to use them.
I do too, Andrea!
I love this idea!! SO cute and very different.
Thanks, Crissy. I love the natural way it looked.
What an adorable idea! I used to have a ton of buttons this would have been perfect.
Thanks, Lisa. It was fun and easy.