Make the elegant Pie Bow Tie Bracelet in this detailed tutorial. Using a two-needle technique, this project weaves together PieDuos, RounDuos Mini, seed beads, and Rose Montee crystals to form a bold bracelet that resembles a row of bow ties. This bracelet balances geometric structure with crystal sparkle, making it an accessible and eye-catching bead weaving project.
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Quick Project Steps
Prep & center:
Cut ~5 ft of size 6 beading thread; put a needle on each end. At the midpoint, add a wire guard, then slide two 11/0 seed beads on each thread and snug to center.
First PieDuo (start the bow):
Pick up a PieDuo; send one needle through each corner hole so the bead sits between the thread paths.
Center bead:
Add one 11/0 on each thread. Pick up a RounDuo; pass one needle through each hole so the two threads meet inside the bead. Snug. Add one 11/0 on each thread.
Close the bow:
Add the second PieDuo half (curved side orientation to mirror the first). Add two 11/0s on each needle, then pass each needle through the pointed-side hole of that PieDuo to complete the bow shape.
Repeat the unit:
For each new bow: 11/0 (each thread) → RounDuo (both needles) → 11/0 (each) → PieDuo → two 11/0s (each) → through the pointed side to close. Continue until length; the example shows ~8 bow ties + half-bows at ends ≈ 6.5 in (adjust for your clasp length).
Finish the far end:
End on a half-bow (PieDuo + two 11/0s). Take one needle up one side of a wire guard, the other needle up the other side. Then reinforce: come back down through the same side—two 11/0 → PieDuo → 11/0 → RounDuo → 11/0 → PieDuo—and repeat on the other side.
Add the sparkle (Rose Montees):
Working across the top of each bow, pick up a Rose Montee, then cross to the opposite PieDuo and continue down through 11/0 → RounDuo → 11/0 → next PieDuo; repeat with the other thread so the montee is locked by a criss-cross. Repeat for every bow.
Secure & clasp:
Bring both threads to the end, square-knot (right-over-left, left-over-right), melt or weave in tails. Attach your clasp to the wire guards with jump rings keep the clasp closed while attaching so it isn’t flipped.
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Item Description
Make the elegant Pie Bow Tie Bracelet in this detailed tutorial. Using a two-needle technique, this project weaves together PieDuos, RounDuos Mini, seed beads, and Rose Montee crystals to form a bold bracelet that resembles a row of bow ties. This bracelet balances geometric structure with crystal sparkle, making it an accessible and eye-catching bead weaving project.
Designer's Material List
The designer's suggested colors & materials:
PieDuo Beads - Jet, 18 Beads
RounDuo Mini Beads - White Shimmer 4mm, 9 Beads
RounDuo Mini Beads - Aluminum Silver 4mm, 9 Beads
Potomac Crystal Rose Montees - White Opal | SS16, 9 Beads
Claspgarten Nautical Ridge Pearl Clasp with Swarovski Crystal | 12.5x5mm | 1-Strand | Real Rhodium Plated (Silver), 1 Piece
Project Steps
Prep & center:
Cut ~5 ft of size 6 beading thread; put a needle on each end. At the midpoint, add a wire guard, then slide two 11/0 seed beads on each thread and snug to center.
First PieDuo (start the bow):
Pick up a PieDuo; send one needle through each corner hole so the bead sits between the thread paths.
Center bead:
Add one 11/0 on each thread. Pick up a RounDuo; pass one needle through each hole so the two threads meet inside the bead. Snug. Add one 11/0 on each thread.
Close the bow:
Add the second PieDuo half (curved side orientation to mirror the first). Add two 11/0s on each needle, then pass each needle through the pointed-side hole of that PieDuo to complete the bow shape.
Repeat the unit:
For each new bow: 11/0 (each thread) → RounDuo (both needles) → 11/0 (each) → PieDuo → two 11/0s (each) → through the pointed side to close. Continue until length; the example shows ~8 bow ties + half-bows at ends ≈ 6.5 in (adjust for your clasp length).
Finish the far end:
End on a half-bow (PieDuo + two 11/0s). Take one needle up one side of a wire guard, the other needle up the other side. Then reinforce: come back down through the same side—two 11/0 → PieDuo → 11/0 → RounDuo → 11/0 → PieDuo—and repeat on the other side.
Add the sparkle (Rose Montees):
Working across the top of each bow, pick up a Rose Montee, then cross to the opposite PieDuo and continue down through 11/0 → RounDuo → 11/0 → next PieDuo; repeat with the other thread so the montee is locked by a criss-cross. Repeat for every bow.
Secure & clasp:
Bring both threads to the end, square-knot (right-over-left, left-over-right), melt or weave in tails. Attach your clasp to the wire guards with jump rings keep the clasp closed while attaching so it isn’t flipped.
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