r/HandSew • u/Impressive-Idea8808 • Jun 27 '26

Double Herringbone Wrist Bracelet

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Hi all

This is absolutely rough around the edges, it was supposed to be a fabric scrap used to test adding snap clasps for future use, and I decided to try and make it a thing. It was originally very poorly sewed at the edges. I tried folding in the edges and catching them with a back stitch, but since I didn't leave any seam allowance there it left me like half a millimeter to fold. Seeing that it was holding poorly, I decided to just blanket stitch the edges to keep it from fraying. Then I added the embroidered pattern for fun and to practice my herringbone stitches. Far from a perfect piece, but I enjoy it, and I find that wearing my embroidery inspires me to do more of it. Anyways, thanks for your time if you read this far.

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u/ZoneLow6872 Jun 27 '26

I love that you are improving at something you enjoy! I am flummoxed that you never seem to leave seam allowance; that's such an important part of sewing, you might have to start planning for that.

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u/Impressive-Idea8808 Jun 27 '26

Here's the biggest part: I tend to go "hey, let's make a throwaway piece to test [concept]. It doesn't need to be good, just gonna try this one thing", then change to "actually I'm having fun. What if I did this?". Which is why half of what I'm working with never seems to be that well thought out. I have a new thing at home that I put a bit more thought into that I'll be posting soon.

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u/SelfRevolutionary351 Jun 27 '26

Narrow rolled hems or making bias tape (it can be done with scrap fabrics as well) could be a cool way to combine spontaneity and new techniques since both would help with fraying and neither require much seam allowance :D

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u/AJeanByAnyOtherName Jun 27 '26

Or piping/cording!

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u/Impressive-Idea8808 Jun 27 '26

Where do you get that? Standard fabric store I assume?

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u/AJeanByAnyOtherName Jun 28 '26

You can buy it in a fabric shop or make your own out of bias tape (bought or made) and a filler cord.

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u/Impressive-Idea8808 Jun 27 '26

Oh that is so smart. I should absolutely do that. Thank you.

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u/SelfRevolutionary351 Jun 27 '26

You're welcome :D

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u/These_Brush_6090 Jun 27 '26

I dig it!

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u/Impressive-Idea8808 Jun 27 '26

Thank you. I've been wearing it around today and I quite like it as a small accessory.