The Flutterby Earrings tutorial walks viewers through crafting a butterfly-shaped earring component using IrisDuos, MiniDuos, PieDuos, and seed beads (11/0 and 15/0). The design mimics butterfly wings, using PieDuos arranged in mirrored arcs with IrisDuos at the center and MiniDuos to form connecting points. Once the shape is formed, the piece is outlined with delicate 15/0 beads to create definition, sparkle, and dimension. The project finishes with a wire guard and ear wire attachment, making it lightweight and wearable.
Create the Base Butterfly Frame:
Pick up the following in order: 1 × PeiDuo → 1 × 11/0 → 1 × IrisDuo (hole 1) → 1 × 11/0 → 1 × PieDuo → 1 × MiniDuo. This creates the top half of the butterfly.
Build the Lower Wing:
Continue adding: 1 × PieDuo → 1 × 11/0 → 1 × IrisDuo (hole 2) → 1 × 11/0 → 1 × PieDuo → 1 × MiniDuo. Stitch through the beads to form the butterfly body and wing arc.
Add the Wire Guard:
Exit the top PieDuo. Add:1 × 15/0 → 1 × 11/0 → wire guard → 1 × 11/0 → 1 × 15/0. Stitch back into the PiDuo and reinforce the loop 2–3 times. This will be the attachment loop for the ear wire.
Outline the Wings with 15/0 Beads:
Exit a PieDuo on the outer edge. Add: 3 × 15/0 beads for the inner arc, then 6 × 15/0 beads for the outer curve of the wing. Stitch into the next PieDuo or MiniDuo to anchor the curve. Repeat this around each wing section.
Mirror the Second Wing:
Travel through the MiniDuos and IrisDuo to reach the other side. Repeat the same 15/0 embellishment pattern for symmetry: 3 beads for top curve. 6 beads for lower arc. Ensure both sides are balanced in stitch tension and bead count.
Attach the Ear Wire:
Slide your ear wire onto the wire guard. Make sure it hangs with the butterfly wings facing outward.
Tie Off and Secure:
Weave through surrounding beads to reinforce. Tie half-hitch knots discreetly and burn or trim thread ends.
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The Flutterby Earrings tutorial walks viewers through crafting a butterfly-shaped earring component using IrisDuos, MiniDuos, PieDuos, and seed beads (11/0 and 15/0). The design mimics butterfly wings, using PieDuos arranged in mirrored arcs with IrisDuos at the center and MiniDuos to form connecting points. Once the shape is formed, the piece is outlined with delicate 15/0 beads to create definition, sparkle, and dimension. The project finishes with a wire guard and ear wire attachment, making it lightweight and wearable.
Create the Base Butterfly Frame:
Pick up the following in order: 1 × PeiDuo → 1 × 11/0 → 1 × IrisDuo (hole 1) → 1 × 11/0 → 1 × PieDuo → 1 × MiniDuo. This creates the top half of the butterfly.
Build the Lower Wing:
Continue adding: 1 × PieDuo → 1 × 11/0 → 1 × IrisDuo (hole 2) → 1 × 11/0 → 1 × PieDuo → 1 × MiniDuo. Stitch through the beads to form the butterfly body and wing arc.
Add the Wire Guard:
Exit the top PieDuo. Add:1 × 15/0 → 1 × 11/0 → wire guard → 1 × 11/0 → 1 × 15/0. Stitch back into the PiDuo and reinforce the loop 2–3 times. This will be the attachment loop for the ear wire.
Outline the Wings with 15/0 Beads:
Exit a PieDuo on the outer edge. Add: 3 × 15/0 beads for the inner arc, then 6 × 15/0 beads for the outer curve of the wing. Stitch into the next PieDuo or MiniDuo to anchor the curve. Repeat this around each wing section.
Mirror the Second Wing:
Travel through the MiniDuos and IrisDuo to reach the other side. Repeat the same 15/0 embellishment pattern for symmetry: 3 beads for top curve. 6 beads for lower arc. Ensure both sides are balanced in stitch tension and bead count.
Attach the Ear Wire:
Slide your ear wire onto the wire guard. Make sure it hangs with the butterfly wings facing outward.
Tie Off and Secure:
Weave through surrounding beads to reinforce. Tie half-hitch knots discreetly and burn or trim thread ends.
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