Make a Zipper Cuff

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April 25, 2010 30307 Views 2 Comments

By Heather

The awesome zipper ideas keep coming from our Super Secret Stashbusting crafters! This time, Heather at Wax Eloquent came up with this brand new never-before-seen way to use zippers. She took some zippers I sent her (in a completely crazy envelope of mismatching stuff), and turned them into a great cuff. This is a no-sew project, and a great way to use up old zippers (I have a thrifted bag of zippers that weighs about ten pounds, so keep the zipper ideas coming, kids!) [click here for the zipper cuff tutorial]

Project Estimate:

4 zippers, on hand or $1 each
Ribbon, on hand
Cardboard roll, on hand
Hot glue, on hand
Elmer’s glue, on hand

Total: FREE and up

Tags: 80s, bracelet, cuff, Fashion, new wave, no-sew, stashbusting, zipper

Heather

Heather Mann is chief editor of Dollar Store Crafts, and specializes in transforming inexpensive materials into stylish and simple craft projects. She has appeared on the Martha Stewart Show, in Reader’s Digest and the New York Times. DSC has been recognized as named one of Babble.com’s Top 10 Best Overall Craft Blogs (2011 & 2012) and Apartment Therapy’s 10 Crafty Blogs We Love (2010). Her work has been viewed by millions on the cover of FamilyFun magazine and on top websites such as RealSimple, Huffington Post, ABCNews.com, and others.

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2 Comments

JHill

April 25, 2010 at 8:11 am

LOVE! No-sew and stash-busting! It’s a hyphen extravaganza! Since she added the rubber band to the back, I think you can turn this into a nice coffee cup sleeve too!
Maddy

December 21, 2010 at 7:16 pm

That is a beautiful braclet! I was just wondering, does elmers glue hold for moderate wear? Also, does the old paper towel roll fit all sizes? Good idea!