LET'S MAKE A CUFF BRACELET

Supplies: Cuff (cut off an old shirt or blouse); scissors; wire cutters; E6000 or fabric glue; button; asst. jewelry pieces, buttons or other embellishments; needle and thread.

1. Cut your cuff off as close as you can from the attached sleeve. In some cases you can leave part of the sleeve attached to get a ruffled effect. Not all fabric makes a cute ruffle when trimmed. If you don't like the way it looks, just go ahead and cut it off. Trim any loose threads and bits of fabric missed in the cutting. Press your cuff if it is wrinkled. Mine is denim on one side and suede on the other, so wrinkles were to my advantage.
2. Pick out all the jewelry pieces, etc. that you want to add to your bracelet. Use wire cutters to trim away any sharp edges or pieces of metal you don't want to use. Protect your eyes during this process.
Lay out your design.
3. I used the big turquoise piece as my bracelet center. If you want to really showcase a piece, put it in the center.
4. Begin gluing your pieces down. I used the fabric glue for my cloth flowers and E6000 for the rest. Be sure and use lots of glue. (In well ventilated room) I used books to hold my center piece in place. I let it dry overnight before I finished adding pieces. Weigh these down to insure a good bond. On this bottom picture, you'll see that even clothes pins come in handy.

Notice I didn't put embellishments all the way around. It's an individual preference.
5. Now, sew on your button closure and you are done. Most cuffs will already have the buttons on them, but mine didn't
Wear this and have fun! Send me photos of your bracelet and share your thoughts and ideas.
Remember - Creativity is mind blowing! And that's a good thing!