Bit's & Pieces Braclets

   Fabric wrist bands are fast and fun to wear. Made from small pieces of cloth, you could use just about anything your imagination allows. Left over fabric scraps, an old piece of clothing. The possibilities are endless. Look for patterns, colors and textures that appeal to you. 
    For embellishment, again there are many options. I have used small appliques, which I stitched on, and a couple of silver studs. You could use buttons, beads, ribbon, anything that can be sewn or glued onto the fabric. A sewn on snap makes the bracelet easy to get on and off, though velcro would also work.
   For the bands you will need to measure around your wrist ( this will be the length) add a 1/2 inch to this measurement to allow for 1/4 inch seam allowances on either end. Cut two rectangles 2 inches wide by your measured length. ( Cutting the width 2 inches will allow 1/4 inch seam allowances along the sides, leaving the finished band 1 and 1/2 inches wide.) 
   With right sides together, stitch along the two long sides and one end. Remember to leave 1/4 inch seam allowances. With open end, turn right side out. Tuck the seam allowance on the open end inside and press with iron. Top stitch along the edge of the entire rectangle. This helps to keep it flat and can be done by hand or machine. You can now embellish your band, attach the snap or velcro and your ready to go!