by spendlove Moderator 13 Aug 2014

There was a thread last week about a dress made of loom bands. This is a current craze for children and teenagers here in UK and I'd just bought some to try. Here is my elastic cord made to match the stripes on my wacky reading glasses. Has anyone else done anything with them?

140716

by workbecky 23 Oct 2014

Sue, I have not heard of them. I will check out the internet. Might be something to do with the granddaughters when we see them in December. Becky in Arkansas :)

9846
by tfk 23 Oct 2014

That is so pretty n perfectly matches:)
I too bought it for my 6 year old daughter recently...we have just tried the basic bracelet so far.....I love the 4 dimensional look on ur cord.....is it called anything in particular?

1 comment
spendlove by spendlove 23 Oct 2014

I'm not sure! There are lots of videos on YouTube. I've made glasses cords like the basic bracelet as well.

7806
by caroldann 22 Aug 2014

My gd's love making bracelets and key chains. During the summer they made a whole bunch of bracelets to sale at their yard sale. Oldest made me a hot pink key chain. Love what you have done. I'll have to put out a hint to the gd's. Hugs...Carol

1 comment
spendlove by spendlove 24 Aug 2014

Hope you get one soon!

12165
by airyfairy 22 Aug 2014

Sue I love that - is it made from elastic bands? I wear my glasses around my neck the whole time. This would be great and something a little different and strong too.

1 comment
spendlove by spendlove 24 Aug 2014

It certainly is!

253107
by rsehorse 14 Aug 2014

Oh yes, I'm hooked along with my GDs. I have made several different bracelets, owls, snakes, and turtles. very addictive. susan

25510
by shozo1271 14 Aug 2014

Love this, love the colors too, it will help for finding them when they move themselves to their newest hiding spot! ***FLOWERS***

13214
by lindav 14 Aug 2014

My grandkids just made bracelets, but now I have spent time with them this summer teaching them Kumihimo which is an ancient art of braiding cords for all purposes, necklaces, bracelets, strings for your glasses as you made and even draw strings, shoe strings and thicker ones for bag handles. Imagine a pretty bag with a matching drawstring braid. You can use several strands of the 40wt. embroidery thread as a single string to make it match exactly. Most start out using the cotton embroidery floss. I use cotton crochet thread only because it comes in balls and is easier to contain.

Here is a sample of how easy it is, you can research it there is plenty online to learn. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s...
This is just the start, there are tons more in patterns and method. Look it up on Pinterest for some good examples.

This site shows another simple style for young kids to start, my 5 yr old does these and has fun while the 8 year old does the previous method. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5...

Linda V

1 comment
spendlove by spendlove 18 Aug 2014

I've made Kumihimo braids for my glasses, but they take a lot longer than with loom bands!

776
by sewilso 14 Aug 2014

That is really neat! Your glasses match, how cool is that! My glasses never leave my face, everything is a blur, you lucky girls!

23281
by marianb 14 Aug 2014

Love how you matched it perfectly.. Marian

45917
by justonlyme 14 Aug 2014

I have heard about them and that is it. Google "loom band dress" (no quotes). It is amazing how creative people are getting! Great glasses cord; I should make one for mine. I'm constantly needing them, and they are somewhere else.

2 comments
spendlove by spendlove 14 Aug 2014

Mine to - I keep a pair in every room, but somehow they all end up in the same place!

marianb by marianb 14 Aug 2014

I've noticed when your not looking they seem to migrate to a different room, but I was sure they were next to my machine a second ago!! maybe I'll get the grands to make me a chain for each of my pairs.. Marian

16260
by lilylady 13 Aug 2014

go good with your glasses.LOL

41781
by lilylady 13 Aug 2014

I gave them to my GD, last year, but they seem to have them all over at JoAnn's.

41781
by gdsteliga 13 Aug 2014

I gave each of my granddaughters one of these for Christmas. One of them really keeps herself busy. . I have a lot of bracelets. I should ask her to make this. Very pretty. I don't know about a dress!!

Thank you

1 comment
spendlove by spendlove 14 Aug 2014

I hope she makes one for you!

10852
by jrob Moderator 13 Aug 2014

Some of the little girls that are friends with my grandchildren make bracelets and necklaces like this.

2 comments
spendlove by spendlove 14 Aug 2014

I'm in my fourth childhood!

jrob by jrob 22 Aug 2014

I haven't gotten to the loom bands yet, I have just gotten back into loomed hot pads.

158553
by gerryvb 13 Aug 2014

looks great !!

740216
by 02kar Moderator 13 Aug 2014

It looks like you made a perfect match. I haven't tried anything but it will be interesting to see what others will do.

168893