How-To:
I got the inspiration for this belt from Ruffles and Stuff, and then once I started I couldn’t stop! I bought three different colors of grosgrain and thought up three different embellishments. And it was so easy!
Today we’ll be making the regular belt base, and then you can add whatever you want to it!
Start with the supplies:
Depending on how you want to wear your belt, you’ll want to make it a certain length. I wanted the option to wear it own around my hips with a little extra length, so I cut the ribbon generously at 43 inches. Then if you want to wear it up around your waist, you can always tighten it.
Loop the ribbons through the D-rings, fold it over and sew it down.
And then hem the loose end of the ribbon.
Now you have the belt base. You can wear it plain, like this, if you want a functional holds-up-the-pants belt. Or you can add an embellishment and make it a cute little belt to wear over whatever you want!
I decided to pair the beige belt with a cream lace flower with a couple of pearl that I made:
Sew it to the looped over part of the belt so that it covers up the D-rings:
And there you have it! A pretty little belt to wear with a skirt, over a cardigan,
or however you want to style it! And you can make as many as you want in as many colors and styles as you can think of!
Oh, and just a tip on how to wear it. If you wear it up around your waist, you’ll probably have a good few inches hanging loose. You can either leave it loose, in which case you’ll loop it through the rings like this:
Otherwise, if you don’t want it to hang down, you can loop the ribbon through backwards, and tuck the ribbon under the belt.
How cute! When I was little, I used to love grosgrain belts! I’m rethinking them now, though! What a lovely tutorial.
never think to make my own belt.
and I think it’s not that difficult. I will try it 😀 xx
Oooh I like this. I may have to try it some time!
so fun! have a perfect peacock feather that would make a great embellishment!
great tutorial, thanks! I bought one from Anthro the other week and i was thinking how easy it seems to be, thanks for showing me!!!
So cute! I’m definitely going to have to try making one of these. I think even I (I am not DIY-inclined) can handle this project!
This is adorable and it looks like even I could make it.
So cute and really easy! Can’t wait to try this!
That is so ridiculously cute, and if I had any creative ability at all I would attempt at making it.
That is super cute. If only I had a waistline. he he Baby number 3 is coming soon, will have to bookmark this one.
Super cute!
So adorable!!
Oh my goodness Lauren, how fabulous is this?! I love that beautiful shade of blush you selected with the lace/pearl flower accessory. You are so kind to share with us! Hope you’re having a great week!! xoxox
This is adorable! Thank you for the tutorial – it is so helpful. I think I’ll have to try this out soon! Have a great day
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i LOVE LOVE LOVE this tutorial!! i am a huge fan of flower belts these days, i totally want to make one now!!
Oh my gosh! It’s so very cute– and actually seems doable! I might have to give it a go 🙂
Such a cute tutorial! I must try this<3
yay crafts!! i love the blog Ruffles & Stuff, but I hadn’t seen this tutorial! very cute
so awesome! Now I just need a tutorial on how to make that embellishment!
That is a super cute ‘how to’.
your blog is awesome!
Love
Aimee
x
Hi lovely Lauren
I couldn’t comment on the ‘Fill in the Blanks Friday’ post but just wanted to give you some feedback 🙂 – maybe FITBF doesn’t have to be themed so you’re not so restricted. Also you could ask your readers for ideas. I’d suggest the following:
My favourite recipe…
My happiest moment…
The thing that would instantly make my quality of life better..
Just some suggestions cos while I don’t participate in FITBF I really enjoy reading it here and know it is a bit tough to always be thinking of new content xo
these are so cute, i can’t wait to try it out!
oh my gosh this is too cute
this is adorable. and though not a very crafty person myself, i think i can handle this! i want to try it. i just happened upon your blog a few days ago and i’m so happy i found you!