Fabric earrings are a fun and stylish accessory that can add a pop of color and texture to any outfit. Making your own fabric earrings is an awesome way to customize your jewelry collection and showcase your creativity! In this post I will walk you through the steps of how to make your own DIY fabric earrings and provide you with some helpful tips along the way.
I’m in the habit of saving scrap fabric from my sewing projects. There are so many uses for it… like making fabric rope, using it as stuffing, or better yet – turning it into some cute & sassy DIY earrings!
These DIY fabric earrings are a cute, bohemian accessory that you need in your wardrobe. They add that extra little bit of flair that gives your outfit some oomph!
Follow along for an easy step by step guide on how to make earrings at home.
Handmade Earrings Materials List
- Fabric scraps
- Earring wires
- Jewelry connectors
- Jump rings
- Pliers
To make these earrings, cut some strips out of your fabric scraps. Any lightweight cotton fabric will work well for this project. You could use solid colors, a patterned fabric, or even mix and match a few different fabrics to create a unique look.
My fabric was a bit wrinkly, so I ironed it out.
(Pro tip: when you need to iron something small, just bust out your hair straightener. It’s faster & easier for ironing something this tiny!)
How To Make Handmade Earrings At Home
You’ll need some kind of connector piece to affix the fabric to. I used some cute bronze circle connectors that I found from Joann Fabrics. These ones on Amazon look like they’d do the trick as well.
Using your pliers, attach the ear wires to the connector pieces. Make sure the wires are securely closed to prevent the earring from falling apart.
Loop the fabric through the connector, and secure it with a jump ring.
The possibilities are endless with these earrings – you can mix and match the fabrics and lengths to make adorable tassels! I made them in a few more colors and am LOVING the fun boho vibe they add to an outfit.
Do you have a stash of fabric scraps lying around that you don’t know what to do with? I hope this fabric earrings DIY tutorial inspired you to make something beautiful out of them!
The great thing about upcycling fabric to make handmade cloth earrings is that you don’t need a lot to work with. Just a few scraps will do the trick!
How To Make Earrings At Home: Tips & Tricks
- Be sure to use lightweight fabric to prevent the earrings from being too heavy and uncomfortable to wear.
- Consider adding embellishments such as a string of beads, sequins, or embroidery in the fabric for an extra pop of personality.
- Experiment with different shapes and sizes to create a variety of earring styles.
- When attaching the jump ring to the earring hook, make sure it is facing the right direction so that the earring hangs properly.
Fabric Earrings DIY Ideas
Making fabric earrings is a simple and fun DIY project that anyone can do. With just a few materials and some creativity, you can create a stylish and unique accessory that reflects your own personal style.
If you’re interested in learning how to make your own earrings, I hope you’ll start here! Of all the fabric earrings patterns out there, this bohemian tassel style of homemade earrings is my favorite.
DIY Earrings Supplies
- Fabric scraps
- Earring wires
- Jewelry connectors
- Jump rings
- Pliers
What size of little hoops do you get to secure the tassle to the earring?
I used 6mm jump rings, although depending on how much fabric you’re using, anywhere between 4mm and 10mm should do the trick! Here are the ones I use: https://amzn.to/3zKb6Af