I’ve been so busy with school that I haven’t been diy-ing anything, but now that my project is completed, I’m back! Here’s a pretty easy tutorial for everyone—a nautical rope bracelet to add to your arm candy.
Materials needed:
- Rope – 4 strands, 30cm each (I got mine from Daiso!)
- 2 Leather Strips – Cut to 3.5cm each
- Snap buttons
- Thread
- Needle
- Scissors
1. Make a loop by bringing one end of the rope across the other.
2. With the above image as a guide, thread your second strand through as above.
3. Bring the bottom right end under, over and under. It sounds complicated but following the pictures closely should leave you with right knot! :>
4. You should have this by now. If not, don’t fret! Just go through the steps again to make sure your rope was looped through correctly.
5. Get another strand of rope and follow the first strand through the loop.
6. Do the same with your last strand of rope. Follow your second strand through the loop.
7. Now you have your knot!
8. Pull your knot taut.
9. Snip your ends even for both sides.
10. Fold your leather strips in half to gauge if it holds your ends nicely.
11. Sew on your snap buttons.
12. One side done! Sew on the other side of the snap buttons to another piece of leather strip.
13. Tuck your rope ends into the fold of your leather strip and start sewing around the open edges to secure it.
14. This is how it should look when you’re done sewing.
15. Repeat for the other end of your bracelet, but do note that your snap buttons should be facing opposite directions, or you won’t be able to snap your bracelet on!
16. You’re done! Your snap closure should look like this if you’ve done it right. :)
Now that’s a +1 to your arm candy. Layer it on with all your other bracelets! Have a good week ahead x
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OMG this is sooo easy. Thank you. Im gonna make these. Thanks :D -anisa-
Hi Anisa, you’re welcome. Glad you like it! :D
I’m so glad I found this! So much easier than some of the other ones that I’ve seen that need all this beading equipment. Thanks!
Hello, hope this saves you from the crazy beading! Hahaha. You’re welcome! :)
What kind of rope is this? ive been trying to find one similar because i love the pattern and i cannot find it? Please Help
Hello! if you’re from Singapore, I got it at Daiso. Otherwise, you can try finding them at your art supply store? It’s just a common nylon rope. :)
This is super cute and looks so easy to make. I will def. try this:)
Thank you! We hope you have fun with it! :)
Your directions and photos make this soooo easy!!! Great job, ladies!!
Glad you love it!! :)
Woooooow super easy but so pretty & cute >.<
Defnetly i'm gonna do it soon .. I need new onw like that for me ^.~
the knot is super easy
however sewing through leather is not!! I made these with my friends and it took forever to sew through that darn leather maybe the leather is different in Singapore than in America
was it difficult to sew through for everybody else or are we alone?
I tried it with thick yarn and it is easier for me beacause I don’t have to buy and sew through leather (see my other comment)
love the way it turned out with both the rope an the yarn
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hello your work is really nice! I really love it ^^
and may I know where can I get the leather strip and snap buttons? also from daiso ?
Hello Yanting! You can get the leather strip and snap buttons from Brighton at Chinatown People’s Park Food Centre Level 2.
Loveeee this tutorial! <3 May i know where can i find leather straps and snap buttons? :)
hi i love that bracelet of yours.
but was wondering if it’s possible to do with jus 2 ropes?
4 is kinda too wide i feel…
Hello! Yes you can do it with just 2 ropes :)
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Hi there(: love your nautical braided bracelet so much! i really wanna make this one but, i have troubles finding the ropes! I’ve tries many daisos burvi can’t find it at all! may i know at exactly which daiso you bought it from and what its called in daiso you?(: also, what would be a good alternative with a nice pattern like the rope if i can’t find it?
Hi Jean, I’ve seen it around Daiso actually. I went to the one at Plaza Singapura and it’s under their DIY/Craft section, together with other cotton ropes. Alternatively, you can also try satin ropes from Spotlight, but they’ll be harder to sew and secure. Hope this helps! :)
But* and ignore the ‘you’ before the worder daiso . thanks!(: so sorry for so many typos !
where can i buy the leather
Hello, you can buy the leather at Brighton in People’s Park Food Centre!
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This is really cute :D I’m wondering if you could make more than one knot? Like continue it till the end. I dunno if I’m making sense though. >.< I'm sorry!
Hello Kat, I’m not quite sure if you could continue using the same kind of knot, you can definitely try braiding them in different ways? Hope this helps! :)