Beaded Bags with Crystals

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Beaded Bags with Crystals

DIY Bags and Accessories with Crystals 


One of the hottest trends at the moment are bags and accessories covered with sparkling crystal beads. There are handbags, mobile phone cases, mug holders, key rings and much more. The technique is simple, but can be a little time-consuming if you have a large bag :-)
In this blog post, Charlotte presents detailed instructions on how to make your own bag or mug holder with crystal beads. In the examples, we use square acrylic beads that resemble real crystals as they are lightweight, durable, cheap. They fit well together and create a dense surface. However, there's nothing wrong with using round beads or others for a more varied look. We have acrylic beads, wooden beads and stone beads in many colours and shapes in stock . Of course, you will find locks and inserts for bags in our range of products as well as various chain straps - so you can get started with your DIY project right away.

Go to the mobile bag tutorial here

Go to the cup holder tutorial here

The weaving technique used to make these bags consists of circles. Each circle consists of 4 beads that are sewn together into the shape you want.
 

diagram til krystal tasker

Beaded Bag with Crystals and Chain

Perletaske krystal med kæde

 

We used the following materials to make this bag:

1 large bag Acrylic bead square faceted, light grey, 8x8x7.5 mm, 1700 pcs.

Approx. 168 pieces Acrylic bead square faceted dark green, 8x8x7.5 mm

Nylon cord full coil 0.6mm (approx. 26 metres)

1 magnetic bag clasp, golden brass

1 bag insert, dark brown 16.5x13x5 cm
(Note: the bag insert is also available in black or light grey)

Approx. 2.6 metres Twisted flat anchor chain, gold-plated steel

2 jumprings open 5mm, gold-plated steel
 

 

Sew with about 2 metres of cord at a time.
Further down in the blog post, you will see how to tack the ends and attach the new cord.

This sewing technique consists of circles sewn together. There are 4 beads in each circle.

 

Perletaske diy

Start by cutting about 2 metres of neylon cord. Thread 4 beads onto the string and place the beads in the centre of the cord.

 

Pass one of the string ends through the last bead (in the opposite direction) to form a circle.

Tighten the string.

Perletaske diy

Thread 2 beads on the left string and 1 bead on the right string.

Perletaske akryl perler

Pass the right string through the 2nd bead on the left string in the opposite direction ... all the way through, as this bag consists of circles.

Perletaske akryl perler

Tighten the string ...

Perletaske akryl perler

Continue in the same way making circles..... in total 15 circles. Now it's time to make the last circle...

Thread 3 beads on the right string.

Perletaske akryl perler trin for trin

Pass the left cord through the 3rd bead.

Tighten the thread... Now both ends of the string come out of the same bead at the top, so you are ready to make the 2nd row of circles.

Perletaske lav selv

Thread 3 beads on the right string.

Lavselv perletaske akryl perler

Pass the left cord through the 3rd bead.

Perletaske med akryl perler

Turn your work around... tighten the strings...

Perletaske akryl perler

Pass the bottom string through the next bead on the right.

Perletaske trin for trin

Thread 2 beads onto the top string.

Perletaske diy

Pass the right cord through the 2nd bead.

Perletaske diy

Tighten the string .... Pass the right string through the bead on the right...

Continue in the same way... String 2 beads on the thread.... make a circle and move the string one bead to the right.

When you make the last circle, you place 2 beads on the thread to the right.

Perletaske

Pass the thread on the left through the 2nd bead...

Turn your work over. Pass the right cord through the next bead on the right....

Krystal perletaske

Continue in the same way making circles. When the last circle is done, you thread 2 beads on the right string.

krystal perletaske

Pass the right string through the 2nd bead.

Krystal perlertaske

Tighten the strings  .... and the 2nd row is done.

krystal perletaske

How to change the thread :

Pass the right thread through the bead on the left...

krystal perletaske

... through the pearl above on the left...

Krystal perletaske

... the right thread through the bead on the left.... Both thread ends now come out in the same place.

krystal perletaske

Tie a knot... tighten the threads ... and pass one end through the bead underneath.

krystal perlertaske beaded bag

If there is space, pull the knot into the bead. Pass the other end of the string through random beads. If necessary, add a little glue to the knot. Cut off the excess string.

krystal perletaske diy

Cut a new piece of string... pass it through 2 beads (see image) and continue making rows of circles in the same way.

Perletaske krystal med indsats

This shows the width of the bottom of the insert. It corresponds to 4 rows of circles.

Krystal perletaske med indsats

Check when the bead bag has got the right length. For this insert, you need to make a total of 28 rows of circles. 12 circles for each side and 4 for the bottom.

Perletaske med krystaller diy

Now it's time to make the sides. Cut about 2 metres of string. Pass the string through the 2 corner beads (see image) and place the beads in the centre of the string. Thread 2 green beads on the right-hand string.

Krystaltaske

 

Pass the left string through the 2nd green bead. Tighten the strings...

Krystal taske perler

Turn your work around...  Pass the right string through the next grey bead (see image).

Thread 2 green beads on the left string.

Pass the right cord through the 2nd green bead. Tighten the string.

Perletaske krystal akrylperler

Pass the string to the right through the next grey bead.

Taske krystal perler

Thread 2 green beads on the left string. ... and pass the right cord through the 2nd green bead again.

Krystaltaske diy

Tighten the string ...

Krystal taske med akryl perler

Now it's time to make the corner. Pass the right string through the next 2 grey beads.

Krystal taske diy

Thread a green bead on the string and pass the other string through the same bead. Tighten the string...

Krystaltaske med akryl perler

Pass the top string through the next grey bead.

Krystaltaske med akryl perler

Thread 2 beads onto the left string.

Krystal taske med akryl perler

Pass the right cord through the 2nd green bead.

Krystal taske lavselvsmykker

Tighten the string ... Pass the right string through the next green bead.

Krystal taske med akryl perler

Thread 2 green beads on the left string.

Krystal taske med akryl perler diy

Pass the right cord through the 2nd green bead.

Perletaske med krystaller

Pass the right string through the next green bead.

Perletaske med krystaller diy

Thread 2 green beads on the left string.

Perletaske med krystaller diy

Pass the right cord through the 2nd green bead.

Perletaske med krystaller

Pass the right string through the next green bead.

Perletaske med krystaller lav selv smykker

.... on through the next grey bead .... and thread a green bead on the same string.

perletaske med krystaller akryl

Pass the left cord through the green bead (see image).

Perletaske med krystaller diy

Continue adding green beads in the same way. Weave in the strings. One side of the bag is now complete.

Sew the other side of the bag in the same way.

Perletaske med krystaller lavselvsmykker

Now it's time to make the flap for the bag. Make a square of circles of grey beads. It is 10 x 12 rows.

Perletaske med krystaller diy

Cut a new piece of string. Thread a bead onto the string and place it in the centre of the string. Pass one end of the string through the first bead in the flap (you sew the side with 12 rows on the bag). Pass the other end of the string through the 3rd bead sticking out on the bag.

Perletaske med krystaller lavselvsmykker

Thread a bead on one string and pass the other string through the same bead. This will form a circle again.

Pass each of the string ends through the next bead (see image).

Perletaske med krystaller diy

Thread a bead on one string and pass the other string through the same bead. This will form a circle again.

Perletaske

Tighten the strings.

Perletaske

Continue in the same way until the flap is fastened to the bag. Secure the string ends by weaving them in.

Perletaske

Now, you sew one part of the magnetic clasp to the front of the bag.

Place the magnetic clasp approximately 3.5cm from the edge of the bag. We used Fireline 8lb white to sew on the magnetic clasp. Nylon cord can also be used.

Perletaske

Sew the other part of the magnetic clasp to the inside of the flap.

Perletaske med indsats

Put the insert into the bag. Sew it on to the bag if necessary. .... with a few stitches at the edge or the bottom.

Perletaske med krystaller

Lastly, you attach the chain to the bag. You can also make a row of beads as a handle instead of using a chain.

Perletaske med krystaller

Pass the chain through the rings on each side of the insert.

Perletaske med krystaller

Pass the chain through the 2 rings as shown in the picture.

Perletaske med krystaller og kæde

Here, the chain ends are joined together with 2 jumprings. If you connect the chains this way, it becomes a double chain.

Perletaske med krystaller

Your beautiful crystal bead bag is now done.

 

Mobile Phone Case with Crystals and Chain
 

Perletake mobil akryl perler

 

WE used the following materials to make this bag:

approx. 700 acrylic beads, square, faceted, transparent coconut brown

approx. 70 acrylic beads, square, faceted, transparent dark turquoise

Nylon cord, full spool 0.6mm (used approx. 18 metres)

1 magnetic bag clasp, golden brass

approx. 1.3 metres Twisted flat anchor chain, gold-plated steel

2 eyelets 12mm, gold-plated steel

 

Krystal mobil taske

Start by making one side of the bag. This bag is 9 rows wide and 15 rows long.

The procedure is the same as explained above.

Perletaske med krystaller mobiltaske

Make the other side of the bag the same way. Front and back.

Krystal taske mobil

Now you sew the 2 sides together. The sides and the bottom of the bag consist of 2 circles.

Place the 2 pieces next to each other as shown in the picture.

Thread a new string through the side to the left.... through the bead sticking out at the bottom. Place the bead in the centre of the string. Thread 1 bead on the bottom string and 2 beads on the top string.

Krystaltaske perletaske mobil

Pass the bottom string through the 2nd bead. Tighten the string.

Thread 1 bead on the bottom string... Pass the string through the bottom bead sticking out on the right side.

Perletaske krystal mobil

Thread 1 bead on the right string.

Perletaske krystal mobil

Pass the left cord through the same bead. Tighten...

Perletaske krystal mobil

Pass the right string through the next bead that sticks out.

Perletaske med krystaller mobiltaske

Thread 2 beads on the right string.

Perletaske med krystaller diy

Pass the left cord through the 2nd bead.

Perletaske med krystaller diy

Pass the bottom string through the bead on the left... and then through the next bead... (see image).

Perletaske med krystaller lavselvsmykker

Thread 1 bead on the right string.

Taske med krystaller diy

Pass the left cord through the same bead. Tighten the string.

Perletaske med krystaller

Continue in the same way.... Pass the left cord through the next bead that sticks out. Continue in the same way until the end of one side.

Perletaske med krystaller

Now it's time to sew on the bottom. The thread ends now come out of the bead as shown in the picture.

Perletaske med krystaller diy

Pass the left string through the bead on the left... and thread 2 beads on the same string.

Perletaske med krystaller

Pass the right cord through the 2nd bead. Tighten the string.

Perletaske med krystaller

Pass the bottom string through 2 beads on the right.

Perletaske med krystaller diy

Thread 1 bead on the string to the left.

Perletaske med krystaller

Pass the right string through the same bead.

Perletaske med krystaller diy

Pass the right string through the next bead that sticks out.

Perletaske mobiltaske med krystaller

Continue in the same way to finish close bottom.

Perletaske mobiltaske med krystaller

Now you sew the other side of the bag together in the same way. Sew one part of the magnetic clasp to the bag.

Perletaske med krystaller diy

We used Fireline 8lb black for that. The magnetic clasp can be sewn on before the sides are weaved together.

Perletaske med krystaller mobiltaske

Now you sew on the flap for the bag. Pass a string through the 4th bead sticking up. Thread 3 blue beads on the right string.

Perletaske med krystaller

Pass the left cord through the 3rd bead. Tighten...

Perletaske med krystaller diy

Pass the left string through the next bead sticking out.

Perletaske med krystaller diy

Thread 2 beads on the right string.

Perletaske med krystaller diy

Pass the left cord through the 2nd bead... Pass the left cord through the next bead that sticks up.

Perletaske med krystaller diy

Thread 2 blue beads on the left string.

Perletaske med krystaller

Pass the right cord through the 2nd bead. Now, the first row in the flap is complete.

Perletaske med krystaller mobiltaske diy

Thread 3 beads onto the left string.

Perletaske med krystaller lavselvtaske

Pass the right cord through the 3rd bead. Continue in the same way until the flap is 10 rows long.

Perle mobiltaske med krystaller magnetlås

Sew the second part of the magnetic clasp to the flap.

Mobiltaske med krystaller diy

 

Perletaske med krystaller diy ankerkæde

Attach the chain to the bag with eyelets.

Mobiltaske med krystaller diy

Your mobile case with crystals is now done.

 

Cup Holder with Crystals

cup holder med krystaller diy

W used the following materials to make this cup holder:

approx. 150 acrylic beads, square, faceted, transparent light golden yellow

Nylon cord 0.6mm

2 key rings with flap and chain, gold-plated brass

2 pcs. Jumpring closed 6mm, gold-plated steel

4 pcs open jumpring 5mm, gold-plated steel

1.25 metre twisted flat anchor chain, gold-plated steel

 

cup holder krystaller diy
 

Make a row of circles as described in the first example. Continue until you have reached the length you want. Our row of circles here has a length of 24 rows.
 

cup holder med krystaller diy
 

The 24th circle joins the two ends together. Place a bead on each string end.
 

Perle cupholder med krystaller diy
 

Pass both string ends through the 1st bead at the start of the row. Tighten...
 

cup holder perletaske akrylperler
 

Continue passing one string through the next 2 beads in the last circle.
 

cup holder perletaske med krystaller akryl
 

Tighten... now the string ends come out on either side of the same bead. The first row is now gathered into a ring.
 

Akrylperler perletaske cup holder
 

Thread 3 beads onto the left string.
 

cup holder med krystal akrylperler
 

Pass the right cord through the 3rd bead.
 

cup holder akryl perler
 

Tighten the string. Pass the right string through the bead on the right.
 

cup holder med akryl perler diy
 

Finish the 2nd row. Weave in the ends.
 

cup holder med akryl perler diy
 

Attach a keychain to each side.
 

cupholder med akrylperler diy
 

Now it's time to make the handle. Pass the string through a closed eyelet... place it in the middle of the string.

Pass both string ends through a bead.
 

cup holder med akrylperler diy
 

Continue adding beads to the strings until the handle has reached the length you want. For this handle, we used 28 beads.

 

cup holder med akrylperler diy
 

Pass both cord ends through a closed eyelet. 
 

cup holder med akrylperler diy
 

Pass both string ends back through the last 3 beads.
 

cup holder med akrylperler diy
 

Tie a knot.
 

cup holder med akryl perler diy
 

Pass the string ends through 2 more beads. If necessary, add a bit of glue to the knot. Cut off the excess string.
 

cup holder med akryl perler diy
 

Attach the handle directly to the keychain or secure it with an open eyelet.
 

cup holder med akrylperler diy
 

Attach the chain to the keyring with an open eyelet.

cup holder med akrylperler med hank og ankerkæde
 

Your cup holder is now done :-)


Don't forget to stop by our bead shop in Copenhagen, where we are ready to help you :-)

 


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