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DIY Peas in a Pod Bracelet

This peas in a pod bracelet is such a fun way to combine simple sewing, beading, and a little bit of creativity. It's a beginner-friendly DIY and a great way to practice using felt and basic jewelry supplies!
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Yield: 1 peas in a pod bracelet
Author: Debbie Chapman
Cost: $2

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

Step 1: Find what you need

  • Gather your supplies and materials.
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Step 2: Make the pea pod

  • Start with a piece of green felt about 2-1/4 inches square.
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  • Fold the felt in half.
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  • Draw a curved pea pod shape along the open edge.
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  • Cut the pod shape through both layers of felt, so that the two sides are identical.
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  • Using a needle and embroidery thread that matches your felt, sew the 2 pieces together along the curved side using a blanket stitch. Leave the corners unsewn at the edge.
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  • Cut the thread ends and tuck them into the middle of the pod so they're not visible.
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Step 3: Add the "peas"

  • Draw little faces on the green beads with a black permanent marker or paint pen.
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  • Place the beads onto an eye pin, making sure the faces are facing the same direction.
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  • Cut away any excess wire, leaving about 1/2 inch past the bead.
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  • Using round nose pliers, curl the end of the pin to secure the beads on it.
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Step 4: Place the peas in the pod

  • Add a line of hot glue to the middle of the pod.
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  • Place the beads into the glue, making sure the faces are pointed upwards.
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Step 5: Add the chain

  • Place a small jump ring onto one end of the eye pin. Don't close it yet.
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  • Cut a piece of chain to be between 5 to 6 inches long. (The exact length needed will depend on your wrist size.)
    Add one end of the chain into the jump ring and close it off.
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  • Repeat, attaching the other side of the chain to the other side of the peas.
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  • Add a small amount of hot glue inside the pod, along the corner near the point.
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  • Insert the chain into the glue and allow the rest to stick out from the corner of the pod.
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  • Pinch the corner of the pod, enclosing the chain and sticking the 2 sides together.
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  • Repeat on the other side.
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Step 6: Add a clasp

  • Find the middle of the chain and use your pliers or wire cutters to break the chain into 2 halves.
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  • Add a jump ring to one end of the chain and attach your lobster clasp to it. Then close the jump ring.
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  • Your DIY peas in a pod bracelet is complete!
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  • Now make another bracelet for your BFF so you can be 2 matching peas in a pod!
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