Yet another DIY from the New York Design Shop’s Create Couture DIY Blogger Challenge …who sent me & 9 other DIYers a box of goodies to get creative with and this is another one of mine.
* 3″ wide ribbon or fabric {I used the Ethnic stripe sash in white/brown/gold} – would also work well with stretch material or wide elastic
* fashion buckle cinch nickel
* needle & thread
* Measure waist & cut sash/ribbon accordingly, leaving about an inch & a half extra on each side
* Depending on what part of the design you want to be visible, fold in/under & stitch in place
* Pull through the metal cincher clasp, fold over & stitch down, carefully hiding the stitches within
* After completing one side, try it on around your waist & readjust if necessary, adding the opposing cincher clasp to the opposite side, repeating steps above. {you may also skip step one, stitching on one side then measuring after}
This is a really simple DIY however, you can make it more intricate depending on the fabric you choose and/or if you decide to line it and hide all your stitching. You can also wear the clasp in the back if you like, for a solid sash-like look in front.
Have fun!
* CLICK HERE to see what the other DIY bloggers came up with …and CLICK HERE to vote for your faves 😉 …when you vote, you’re also entered to win one of the DIY projects featured.
FASHION SNAG
This is really pretty Maegan!
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Schnelle Couture
pretty! how do you sign up for these challenges? they look like lots of fun!
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More than Mode
You are sooo talented!!
xoxo
Marta
••Raspberry Jam••
Thats beautiful!
Like the DIY-belt!!
esdelope
Super cute! I’d love to give this a shot, but using a nautical ribbon!
Becca
Di Brito
I voted, I love your DIY projects. What is so great about your projects is that they don’t look home made. Go girl!
bananas.
you’re so damn good!!!!
i would’ve looked at that box of stuff and went “eh?”
anhesty
you totally rock! i voted for your fringe necklace!
Trudy Callan
Great belt. Thanks for the tute.
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Katie
That turned out great!
Down and Out Chic
oh lovely! this would looks fantastic over a dress. good job 🙂
Kris
Great piece!
Francesca
amazing belt- ur so inventive!
xoxo
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Naughty Baubles
thanks for the DIY….love the belt!!
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Iva
I suppose anything I say will not be as fab as anon? 😉
I think your belt is ridiculously awesome!!!!! Hope you are feeling better!!! I’ve been sick too with three trips to the ER! bleh!! xoxox lady!!
Heather
You always have the best diy’s. Thank you.
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6roove
that’s great! I just need some original belt, must go to some haberdasher 😉
kisses!
Watching the waves
Just Cake girl
this looks amazing, I’ll have to try it! 😉
Kristen
Maegan, you are so creative!!! i love it 🙂
i recently made your feather skirts for a bachlorette party, the bride to be was ecstatic and the attendants where WOW’ed. Sorry for biting, but thank you for posting and sharing with your internet fans 🙂 🙂 🙂
Rachel@oneprettything.com
You’re so awesome Maegan! I can’t wait to make a bunch of these! Thanks so much, I’ll be linking.
BEAUTIFULLY INVISIBLE
Adore this. I am in awe of people who can come up with DIY’s like this.