DIY: Make Your Own Trendy Phone or Bag Strap with a Vintage Scarf
Phone and bag straps are totally on-trend — and we’ll show you how to create your own with a unique twist! In this DIY blog, you’ll learn how to make your own stylish strap using a vintage scarf found at a thrift store. It’s a fun and sustainable way to turn something old into something completely new. Your handmade accessory won’t just be fashionable, but also a true ReStyle project.
Making this DIY phone or bag strap is surprisingly easy and takes no time at all. What do you need? A beautiful vintage scarf, a wooden bead, some metallic spray paint, and the handy round carabiner hooks from ReStyle. Personalize the wooden bead with a splash of paint, attach everything together, and you’re ready to shine with your one-of-a-kind creation.
Clip your strap to your phone case, bag, or keychain — or gift it to someone who loves handmade accessories. With this simple tutorial, you’ll create a trendy and upcycled fashion item that’s guaranteed to stand out.
Check out the full step-by-step guide in the blog and get inspired to add your own vintage touch to your accessories!
Supplies
- Scarf 20 x 20 cm (thrift store)
- 1 wooden bead 40 mm (043.H12888)
- 2 Restyle round carabiner hooks, 29 mm, color 040 (015.15500.29)
Other supplies
- Restyle turning hook (015.10870)
- Spray paint in gold
Dimensions
The size depends on the scarf you use. Want a longer strap? Choose, for example, a scarf of 70 x 70 cm
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Work description
Step 1: Paint the bead
Slide your wooden bead onto a skewer or screwdriver and spray it with the spray paint. Let the bead dry thoroughly.
Step 2: Fold the scarf
Fold the scarf by bringing two opposite points together and then fold the sides inward repeatedly until you have a narrow strip.
Step 3: Add the bead
Slide the bead over the turning hook. Attach the end of the scarf to the turning hook and gently pull the bead over the fabric. Once you’ve pulled the fabric through the bead, remove the turning hook. Pull the bead into place. This may require some force. See how far you can get. If it’s too tight, you can enlarge the hole in the bead slightly.
Step 4: Tie a knot
Tie a knot in the middle of the scarf and pull it tight. If you don’t like it exactly in the middle, you can also place it slightly to the side. See what you like best.
Step 5: Attach the carabiner hooks
Firmly tie the short ends of the scarf around the carabiner hooks. Make sure it’s really tight. If you’re unsure whether it’s secure enough, you can add a few stitches with needle and thread through the knot. This will prevent it from coming loose.