I have been baking less these
past few months, and crafting more. One
of the things that I have created out of an afternoon of free time is an
easy-to-do and inexpensive belt made out of ribbons. With a little creativity you can create a belt for every outfit with
leftover ribbon from your craft room.
This is one project that initially started as something to expand the accessories option for the girls’ closet; as I went along, I realized that I could borrow them, too!
This is a very fun project to
do with the kids, or by yourself, even if you are just a novice crafter. With a
few hours of toiling, you have a new and unique addition to your wardrobe. You can use any ribbon of
your choice; I used ribbons bought from Paris,
some from Carolina’s,
and still some from Divisoria. Grosgrain goes well with tailored dresses and
blouses, ribbons with opulent needlepoint can further enhance a bohemian
outfit, funky patterns can complement a favorite daily outfit. There are no limits to the ribbon’s material
and color; you can experiment with a variety of buckles as well.
You will need:
~ Ribbon, choose a ribbon that is slightly thinner than the
width of the D-Rings or buckle
~ 2 D-Rings or one decorative buckle (can be purchased at any Carolina’s store)
~ needle and thread
All you have to do:
1. Wrap the ribbon around your waist
and overlap about 6-12 inches. What I
keep in mind when I cut my ribbons is that the waist falls differently on
different type of clothing. If worn on a
dress, then the belt would sit rather close to the natural waistline; it lies much
lower when worn with a low-rise skirt or pants.
Consider this when deciding on the length. Cut the belt to length, leaving an extra inch
or so to hem the ends.
2 . Put one end of the ribbon through the
D-rings. Fold and sew down. The closer
to the D rings you are able to stitch, the less movement and more secure your
belt will be.
3
. Sew a
line on the end of the ribbon belt to prevent frayed edges.
With a few hours of crafting and creativity, you can have a selection of
low-cost yet stylish accessories to pull your favorite outfits
together.
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2 comments:
Ribbon belts are the best---i remember wearing a lot of them back in law school, although I wore mine without buckles. I just purchased ribbons in Carolina's and instant accessory update :)One of these days, I'd like to try doing ones with buckles. Thanks Tina! And I love the nautical colors of your outfit too :)0
Thanks for the lovely idea! Will definitely be trying this craft project with the girls!
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