I tried this method with the Omecky connectors. The screwdriver stripped right away. So I just put the watchband elastic through the connector without unscrewing it, put my zipper foot on my sewing machine and sewed the band down. WALA!! Much easier for these older eyes, lol.
I appreciate anyone that can do crafty stuff as I’m hopeless myself but love watching... it’s easier for me to buy the nice things people make! My current black elastic strap (bought December) has stretched quite badly and that’s a genuine product.. poop’d in less than 2 months!
Thank you for this. I sew and quilt and have a tiny wrist. I hate when my watch is on the underside of my wrist because my bands are an inch too big. I am doing this.
Jan this is a cool idea for some of my regular watches I don't wear an Apple watch. You are so crafty and fun to watch I agree with the person below you need to have an Etsy store. 🤗🐞😍
Hey I did find your Etsy's with the links, TY. How come you can't add a like for one of your shops? I always like my favorite shop so I can go back and shop at my leisure I just realized it was no place to like that one.
You are so welcome. Here are the links to my Etsy shops. Ya, I don't ship to the UK------Most things are downloadable files, so no shipping required. :)
Here is a post with all the details. But you can find some here. geni.us/aOWCe and solid color geni.us/mG1Yf youmakeitsimple.com/2021/03/07/diy-apple-watch-elastic-watch-band/
Can it be sewn by hand? I don't have a sewing machine. I have a Fitbit. I'm autistic and can't handle certain materials. The silicone band really bugs me and so do most store bought bands. I'm looking to maybe make a few different bands with soft fabric.
Absolutely. Just use a needle and thread. Here is a link to a video that shows several different stitches you can see with a needle and thread. ruclips.net/video/qkNX9UKmSLE/видео.html
Thank you! I Am an 11 year old boy and broke my watch band and was about to order a new one till I saw this video. And it works great!
Great to hear!
I tried this method with the Omecky connectors. The screwdriver stripped right away. So I just put the watchband elastic through the connector without unscrewing it, put my zipper foot on my sewing machine and sewed the band down. WALA!! Much easier for these older eyes, lol.
Love it. Thanks for sharing.
I appreciate anyone that can do crafty stuff as I’m hopeless myself but love watching... it’s easier for me to buy the nice things people make!
My current black elastic strap (bought December) has stretched quite badly and that’s a genuine product.. poop’d in less than 2 months!
I love this idea. Thanks dear
You are so welcome!
This is genius! Thank you!
You're so welcome!
Fair play I did this and it’s very comfortable
I just bought some metal adapters and be making strap out of lombands or ill just gonna do just like what u did so awesome love it😍😍
I'd like to see how you made the adjustable one? And curious as well as to what thread you used. Please and Thank you! :)
Was there a response to this question ?
Just sew without removing the screw. Works faster to just wrap and sew.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you🎉
You’re welcome 😊
That is such a great idea! Do u have teenagers in your home? You’re always posting unique ideas!
Thanks! We don't have any teenagers in our home. My kids are all adults now. I guess I just like unique, out of the ordinary things. :)
Thank you for this. I sew and quilt and have a tiny wrist. I hate when my watch is on the underside of my wrist because my bands are an inch too big. I am doing this.
You are so welcome
Jan this is a cool idea for some of my regular watches I don't wear an Apple watch. You are so crafty and fun to watch I agree with the person below you need to have an Etsy store. 🤗🐞😍
Thanks Lala! I do have two Etsy shops. Here are the links. :) www.etsy.com/shop/fibersandtwigs
www.etsy.com/shop/jHowellDESIGNS
Hey I did find your Etsy's with the links, TY. How come you can't add a like for one of your shops? I always like my favorite shop so I can go back and shop at my leisure I just realized it was no place to like that one.
Could you do one for the Fitbit versa 2??:)
sure, just get elastic that will fit your watch.
So cool 😮👌👏👏🙏🙏🤩🤩❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you!
P.S. Jan - you need an Etsy shop (preferably in the UK for my postage requirements hahaha x)
Thanks for the great vids though!
You are so welcome. Here are the links to my Etsy shops. Ya, I don't ship to the UK------Most things are downloadable files, so no shipping required. :)
I stumbled on your video looking for a video on how to make this band only i have a galaxy watch will this method work
Yes it will if the band on your watch is detatchable.
Can u do an Apple Watch band that uses Velcro in a video?
i'll put that on my list
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Can these bands be put on an old school watch such as non-fit bit or non-apple?
Yes, if the elastic is the correct width.
I was looking for pattern 1" elastic. I cannot find any! Do you have a link for the pattern elastic?
Here is a post with all the details. But you can find some here. geni.us/aOWCe and solid color geni.us/mG1Yf
youmakeitsimple.com/2021/03/07/diy-apple-watch-elastic-watch-band/
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Can you tell me where you got the metal strap adjuster buckle on the last band from?
I got them on Amazon. Here is the link. geni.us/9ueW1
Can it be sewn by hand? I don't have a sewing machine. I have a Fitbit. I'm autistic and can't handle certain materials. The silicone band really bugs me and so do most store bought bands. I'm looking to maybe make a few different bands with soft fabric.
Absolutely. Just use a needle and thread. Here is a link to a video that shows several different stitches you can see with a needle and thread. ruclips.net/video/qkNX9UKmSLE/видео.html
Where is the link for the elastic band? I would love to order for me to make some for myself. Thanks
The link is in the description, however here it is. geni.us/mG1Yf
What size elastic do we need? Tia
The watch I have used 1 inch elastic. It just depends on the size of your watch.
Where is the link for order the elastic band? Thanks
You can get the elastic here. geni.us/mG1Yf