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DIY Studded Belt Tutorial
When I saw this Sonya Rikel belt (left) at Madison I fell in love, it reminded me of the studded belt from Sex and the City and thought it would be the perfect addition to vamp up my wardrobe. Then I looked at the price tag…I couldn’t justify the 0 but could rationalize buying some materials and making my own version. I headed over to the fashion district, purchased metallic studs (.00), 3 yards of black material (.00) and pliers (.00). For and an hour of my time I now have my own!
Materials: 2-5 (depending on your size) yards of black fabric 1.5” wide, square metallic studs, white chalk/crayon/pencil, yard stick, pliers, scissors.
• Step 1: Measure the belt to your liking, I suggest measuring the material so that it fits once around your waist and then add an additional 11” on both ends to use to tie the belt.
• Step 2: Once you’ve cut your piece of fabric lay it flat against your ruler/yard stick. Measure 11” in from both sides and mark. Place your first set of studs at the 11” inch mark (The Sonya Rikel belt has one stud every inch or so but I used two to make it a bit more my own).
• Step 3: Push prongs through material.
• Step 4: Fasten studs by clinching prongs with pliers. Be sure to fasten tightly so that you don’t snag your clothes while wearing.
• Step 5: Hold your ruler at the beginning of your first set of studs and make a mark 2” away. This mark will act as a guide for the edge of your next set; line up your next studs so that the end of the stud hits your markings. Continue measuring 2” after you finish each set. I don’t recommend marking it all in advance, it’s very easy to get off guide and the belt may look a bit too homemade if your measurements are way off. Stud until you hit or are close to the other side at the 11” inch mark. Fold over the ends of each side about half an inch and sew closed to keep the belt ends from fraying.
• Lastly, play in your closet with your new belt and enjoy!
-geri Hirsch
because im addicted
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