Abstract Dominoes Bracelet 

Looking to add a touch of handmade elegance to your accessory collection? Dive into the world of fabric jewelry with this exciting DIY project featuring Camelot Fabrics' SewSteady stabilizer alongside the vibrant Written in the Stars collection.

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create stunning Domino Beads and master basic jewelry-making skills to craft an eye-catching bracelet. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or new to DIY projects, this guide will inspire you to turn simple fabric pieces into unique, wearable art. Let’s get started and unleash your creativity!

Materials

• (5) bead sandwiches (See instructions below)
• (20) 8mm round accent beads
• Metal Clasp
• (2) 10” (25cm) pieces of beading wire
• (4) crimp beads
• Crimp pliers or needle-nose pliers

 Tip

For a single strand bracelet, turn the sandwich beads lengthwise and only run one strand of wire through.

Bead Sandwich

This bead was inspired by the fabric tile beads. I wanted to add depth to the bead and experiments with sewing seed beads between two fabric tile beads. I hid my stitching, but for a different look, you can go all the way through the fabric tiles and let the stitching show on the right side of the fabric tile. 

Materials

• (10) 1 1/2” x 2” piece of cotton fabric
• (10) 1/2” x 1” pieces of paper backed SewSteady D stabilizer
• 1/4 cup of size 8/0 accent color seed beads
• Beading or 40 wt. sewing thread that matches the seed beads
• Size 8 straw needle
• Scissors
• Iron

Tip

I liked the look of size 8/0 seed beads best, but feel free to experiment with seed beads in a variety of sizes to change the look of the bead. 

Prepare Fabric

1. Press one piece of ½” x 1 of SewSteady D to the back side of the fabric following the manufacturer’s instructions. Trim the fabric around each piece of stabilizer, leaving about ½” of fabric on each edge. Clip the fabric at each corner as shown.

If the diagonally cut corners of the fabric tend to ravel, place a drop of a seam sealant or fabric glue along the edges. Speed dry the edges by pressing with the tip of your iron.

Secure Fabric

2. Fold the excess fabric to the back side of each piece of stabilizer on all four sides. Secure the excess by pressing the fabric to the stabilizer.

 Begin Sandwich

3. Cut an 18” (46cm) piece of beading thread and thread the straw needle. Make a knot at the end of the thread, leaving a 4” (10 cm) tail. Working on the back side of one of the pieces, push the needle through only the fabric on the back of the piece, starting in the center of the piece and bringing the needle out at a corner. 

String a seed bead onto the thread. Go through only the fabric on the backside of the other piece to secure the seed bead between the fabric pieces.

Finish Bead

4. Continue to sandwich seed beads between the fabric pieces until you have gone all the way around. Tie off the beading thread between two seed beads. Sew back through the bead sandwich to bury the knot and trim the thread. 

Begin Bracelet

5. Follow the instructions to make five bead sandwiches. Slide a crimp bead onto both the beading wires about 4” (10cm) down from one end. Slide a piece of the clasp onto the beading wire and loop the wire ends through the crimp beads a second time. Use crimp pliers or needle-nose pliers to close the crimp bead in place to attach the clasp to the wire.

Begin Stringing

6. String the beads onto the beading wires, starting with a round bead on both wires, then slip the wires apart and slide a Domino Bead onto the wires. Continue with the round beads and remaining Domino beads. End with a round bead, slide them on both wires as shown.

Finish Bracelet

7. Attach the free end of the beading wires to the other half of the clasp using a crimp bead and crimp pliers.

Creating jewelry with Camelot Fabric's SewSteady and the Written in the Stars collection opens endless possibilities for crafting accessories that truly stand out. From mastering the technique of making Domino Beads to assembling them into a dazzling bracelet, you’ve learned how to transform fabric into a statement piece. These skills can be adapted to earrings, necklaces, or even keychains, making it easy to expand your handmade collection. For even more inspiration and techniques, be sure to check out Fabric Jewelry: Wrapped, Braided, and Sewn by Heidi Pridemore, available at TheWhimsicalWorkshop.com. With this book, you’ll uncover even more ways to turn fabric into stunning wearable art. Happy crafting!