Fabric Bondage Cuffs

Nothing says you trust someone like letting them tie you up.
I've experimented with a few different designs, and these cuffs seem to be the best blend of style, strength, and practicality. They're easy to put on and take off quickly (unless you happen to be the one wearing them) and on top of that they're comfy to wear and will stand up to serious struggling.
Some basic sewing experience is useful here, but there is plenty of wiggle room in the measurements and messy seams are easy to cover up.

Step 1 You will need...

I got most of my supplies at an army surplus store, but then again I have more fabric just floating around my house than most people I know. I would say that a trip to the fabric and hardware stores will get you everything you need. The measurements provided are relatively rough, but worked out for me. You can adjust them to fit.

Supplies:
-Pretty fabric: (Two pieces, about 8"x6" each) I prefer velvet, but anything pretty that's soft against your skin will work.
-Structural fabric: (same dimensions as the pretty fabric) Linen or denim or canvas, something to give your cuffs a sturdy base
-1" Nylon Webbing: (two pieces, about 12" long each)
-1" sewable velcro strips (two pieces each of 'hook' and 'loop' sides, about 4" long)
-Two 1" D-rings (not shown)
-One double-ended clip (not shown)

Tools:
-Sewing machine (not strictly required, but it makes this project ten times easier)
-Thread to match your fabric
-A measuring tape
-Pins
-Scissors
-A lighter (to seal the ends of the nylon webbing)

Comments

[M.C. Langer]

You're my hero! In the third step of my instructable, I talk about you!! We are fighting in the Valentine's contest, but you have my vote!!!!

[Smexy Dead]

Thanks so much! Your robot is super adorable, by the way :D
It makes me incredibly happy when people think my stuff is worthy of mention (although you seem to be under the impression that I'm a dude, which I guess is understandable since the instructable has a picture of my boyfriend and not me).

[M.C. Langer]

... and you say in your profile that your gender is "robot". But there's not problem!! I will fix that in my instructable!

And thank you very much Smexy!

Seriously: when everybody thinks in hearts, flowers and chocolates in Valentine's, you think in bondage. WOW!! You have all my respect and admiration!!!!

[derangedunit]

a cheap hit for those who want real leather cuffs(if you need something stronger then fabric... though it also softer so no worries) local taxidermists usually sell cheap leather "shammies"  or rabbit pelts if you want to have a fur lining for around $2 a piece one is enough to make a collar and set of cuffs or course you still need the chain and connectors but what bdsm enthusiast isn't familiar with their local hardware store.

[Smexy Dead]

While I too am a fan of leather, it's a purely aesthetic choice since it's the webbing and not the fabric that gives the cuffs their strength. I find fabric cuffs to be far more practical for everyday bondage because not only are they washable, but they won't stretch and tear like leather inevitably will. So thanks for the tip, leather cuffs are hot and nice for occasional play if you're not too rough on them, but fabric cuffs like these are way more versatile, low maintenance, and will last you way longer.

[Vulcanator]

The name's Bondage. James Bondage.

[caitlinsdad]

Stirred up and shaken.

[masterochicken]

5 stars!

[jongscx]

I made a pair of these from an old laptop bag strap. 

Can you undo the metal latch thing when wearing them?it looks like they're far enough from the cuff...

[Smexy Dead]

It's possible, but difficult, especially behind your back. If you're worried about it, you can tie them together/ tie each cuff to a bedpost or something.

[Anathema_Herem]

Hm.  I rather like these.  I might have to mod these so they lock shut, though. : )  5 stars!

[Smexy Dead]

Cuffs that lock shut are definitely sturdier, and they give off a much more authoritative vibe. The nice thing about these is how quick they are, since I find fumbling with catches and loops to be something of a mood killer. An easy way to mod these is to insert a pully-type thing so the webbing doubles back on itself, which distributes the force of struggling even more.

[Anathema_Herem]

As long as you don't lose your key, locks do open relatively quickly.  ...Just don't lose the key.  ;)

[Kiteman]

Oh, please enter this in the sewing contest!

[Cylvre]

I'd vote it!

[fwjs28]

and tap it! 
XD 

[Smexy Dead]

I've already entered it in the valentine's day contest though, I thought that was more appropriate :)

[caitlinsdad]

Entry in multiple contests are sometimes allowed.  Besides, this qualifies for keeping things warm hot. Not that I know though.

[Smexy Dead]

Maybe I'll see what the mods think then :P

[Cylvre]

Well you've got 5 stars from me. :)

[AlvinMaker]

Nice. This came just in time. My girlfriend is moving back from korea soon. ;) Good instructable.

[Jayefuu]

For people with weak sewing skills, super glue holds that tubular tape together really really well, I used it to make a belt and it's badass.

[Doctor What]

 Saucy!  BDSM heroes!