How to Make Embroidery Thread Bracelet Patterns
Making an embroidery thread bracelet is a fun project for children to create. Most of the time these bracelets are called friendship bracelets, as once they are made they can give them away to their best friends. Children usually learn to make these bracelets in art class or at summer camp.
Things you will need:
- Embroidery Thread
- Tape
- Scissors
- Pattern
- Computer
- Printer
- Internet Access
- Decide on a pattern that you will want to use. You can find embroidery thread bracelet patterns online on sites like www.friendshipbracelets.net or artistshelphingchildren.org. If none of these patterns are what your looking for you can use a search engine like www.google.com and type in the search box "embroidery thread bracelet patterns for free".
- Print the pattern. Once you have found the pattern that you intend to use print it out.
- Get embroidery thread. Choose the colors that you desire to use. The pattern that you have printed out should tell you what number and what length of thread to use. Some patterns require a certain color to be used. Make the pattern unique by choosing your favorite colors.
- Get all of your thread together. Once they are all together you will need to make a knot to secure them all in place. Make sure the knot is at the end of the threads.
- Get your tape and secure your thread to your work surface. The best work surface would be a flat surface like your kitchen table or any kind of flat desk. Make sure you are comfortable at your work location.
- Follow the directions provided on your pattern. Some patterns only require a single braid while other patterns are more difficult is require some knotting. You can always make your own pattern by trying different braids and knots on your thread.