This was a real easy little project: I took my waist measurement, added about two inches in length and cut out a roughly four inch wide piece of black Kona cotton (I got Kona, despite the extra price because it's heavier and I figured I want a belt to stand up to some wear and tear and buckle changes).
I confess I did little to no research on this particular aspect of wardrobe building beyond noticing belts on dresses. This was a real easy little project: I took my waist measurement, added about two inches in length and cut out a roughly four inch wide piece of black Kona cotton (I got Kona, despite the extra price because it's heavier and I figured I want a belt to stand up to some wear and tear and buckle changes). Digging around I found some stiff facing fabric and cut out a shorter and narrower piece of that which I stuck in the center and then ironed the cotton down and around it. Using a spritzer bottle and a hot iron, I ironed the edges down til I got them to the nearly 2" width I wanted and then proceeded to whip-stitch the edges. Once I was done with that, I figured out the placement for the thread loops (I did a couple of "racks" to give me some shifting room since that is one of my problems. Some days I'm thicker waisted than others....), stitched them on and then sewed the hooks on. Done! Except to put the belt buckle on. I plan on getting a second one soon--with bees on it! (I would direct you to the gentleman who makes' these Etsy shop, only he has nothing up at the moment.
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