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A cute splash of fabric to adorn your wrist
I adore bracelets and wrist cuffs and decided I had to try and make my own!

Posted by moonofsilver from Dillwyn, Virginia, United States • Published • See moonofsilver's 23 projects »
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1 Lace 3 inches longer then your fabric piece Twine or very thin ribbon 1 med-large Button 1 loose Fabric that fits around your wrist
  • How to make a fabric cuff. How To Make A Dainty Button Cuff (Simple!) - Step 1
    Step 1

    Lay your piece of fabric out flat, right side up. Lay your lace on the edge of the fabric piece, making sure the part of the lace you want to fringe your hand is pointing downward!

  • How to make a fabric cuff. How To Make A Dainty Button Cuff (Simple!) - Step 2
    Step 2

    Fold the top of your fabric over, pinning it flush to the other side, making sure to pin your lace in between! You should now have a lace sandwich, with 1.5 inches of lace sticking out both sides.

  • How to make a fabric cuff. How To Make A Dainty Button Cuff (Simple!) - Step 3
    Step 3

    Sew two straight lines through the edge of your fabric. Don't forget to backstitch so it won't unravel. Make your stitches about medium length. Make sure also to sew through both layers and the lace layer, fixing it to the fabric securely.

  • How to make a fabric cuff. How To Make A Dainty Button Cuff (Simple!) - Step 4
    Step 4

    Pull your fabric right side out. You now have a pretty little tube! Now would be a good time to iron if you need to

  • How to make a fabric cuff. How To Make A Dainty Button Cuff (Simple!) - Step 5
    Step 5

    Fold both corners inward, pulling the lace inside also. This is harder then it sounds. Sometimes it will rumple your lace, or snag it...just play around with it until it lays like you want it. Pin.

  • How to make a fabric cuff. How To Make A Dainty Button Cuff (Simple!) - Step 6
    Step 6

    Measure your button with your twine/ribbon. I do this by hand. Pinch it so you can see how much you need to leave outside your cuff

  • How to make a fabric cuff. How To Make A Dainty Button Cuff (Simple!) - Step 7
    Step 7

    Tie a knot in each end of your twine to help it not "escape" in case the sewing comes loose. (You don't need to do this if you are using skinny ribbon, as that will just sew right in)

  • How to make a fabric cuff. How To Make A Dainty Button Cuff (Simple!) - Step 8
    Step 8

    Secure your measured loop into the cuff. Make sure to center it!

  • How to make a fabric cuff. How To Make A Dainty Button Cuff (Simple!) - Step 9
    Step 9

    Sew two lines down to enclose your loop. Sew back and forth a bit over the part that encases your loop, shortening your stitch length to help it stay in place.

  • How to make a fabric cuff. How To Make A Dainty Button Cuff (Simple!) - Step 10
    Step 10

    Sew the other side down, two lines also.

  • How to make a fabric cuff. How To Make A Dainty Button Cuff (Simple!) - Step 11
    Step 11

    I hand sew my button on, through both layers. If you want to sew it through one, put the button on before step 5. =)

  • How to make a fabric cuff. How To Make A Dainty Button Cuff (Simple!) - Step 12
    Step 12

    Done! Wear or gift to a friend =) (Yes those are Hello Kitty PJs I <3 Hello Kitty)

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Louisette L.
Louisette L. · Gatineau, Quebec, CA
Nice cuff and easy tutorial. Thanks.
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