9.30.2009

DIY zipper belt

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i don't think i was alone when miss stylish wanderer posted this outfit a couple weeks ago and i gasped at how chic and clever her homemade belt was! a simple idea well-executed.
and that is how this DIY was inspired. here is my little tutorial if anyone is interested. excuse the sickly yellow lighting of my bedroom.

what you'll need:
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  • several zippers, depending on how much hardware you want (i used 3 double ended 26" black zippers)
  • a band of 2-3" wide elastic measured around your waist
  • wide hook&eye closures or some other way of fastening the belt... snap buttons would probably work well too
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arrange the zippers along the elastic band and pin to hold

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sew 'em down. as you can see the foot on my sewing machine fixs EXACTLY between the space between two zippers... but sometimes (when you hit the ends of the zippers, where the metal pieces are a bit wider) it helps to keep the foot up as you sew through.

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hand sew on your fasteners

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DONE!
oh, i also used a few pieces of scrap fabric to line the edge of the elastic to keep it from looking too sloppy.

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cutoffs: Old Navy, random flowy top, sandals Urban Outfitters, handmade belt

18 comments:

  1. WOW!! I am impressed with your creation. Love it!! I want to make one. I am missing my sewing machine so much. I had to sell my Singer when I left L.A. and moved to Madrid. I will get one on Christmas! It looks easy to make and super cute results!
    I totally believe you can DIY your own gold shoes!! HAHAHA!

    xoxo
    B* a la Moda

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  2. you are soooo good!!i love this belt!have to make one myslf

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  3. It doesn't even look like a DIY! Congratulations :)

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  4. that's amazing and so creative, i love your final outcome :) your top is super gorgeous too, loving your blog!
    - jen

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  5. Awesome DIY project! I think the belt looks great!

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  6. I am totally doing this as soon as I get the chance! Thanks for showing this to us!

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  7. OMG I totally need to try this. So fab :)

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  8. I love it! It looks amazing and it would look good with anything! that's funny, I didn't even realize her belt was a DIY so thanks for posting!

    Thanks so much for stopping by! Your comment was so nice :):)
    girlwiththebowtie.blogspot.com

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  9. What a great DIY! I love it with that top :)

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  10. Wow that zipper belt is SO wonderful! Great job :)

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  11. it really looks great!! like something you'd buy in the store

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  12. Seems like a fun project! I would definitely like to try this tutorial, if only I know how to use a sewing machine! ;P

    Farrah
    stylecrumbs.blogspot.com

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  13. Love the outfit! A lot of designers are using zippers as fabrics/patterns. Alexander Wang being one of them! We were at the Moda show in NYC and a bunch of new designers are doing the same.

    Check out our site called TAILORED SOCIETY
    It is an online fashion hub that showcases designers such as students to emerging brands. I think you might be interested.

    Best regards,

    TAILORED SOCIETY

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  14. such a cute belt ! you're so talented..
    and i love the black gladiators too ..

    glistersandblisters.blogspot.com
    mind to exchange links :) ?

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  15. It looks like a belt you would buy from the stores!! You did such an amazing job!

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