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How to make a seamless braided fabric belt

Introduction

How to make a seamless braided fabric belt

This belt is the perfect accessory for your favorite dress or pair of jeans. Add beads or some gold hardware (we used brass plumbing couplers) for the finishing touch.

Step 1

How to make a seamless braided fabric belt

Cut strips

Cut six 1" x 36" strips of fabric from the yard.

Step 2

How to make a seamless braided fabric belt

Slit Knot

Join two strips of fabric together with a slit-and-loop knot:Cut a slit lengthwise, about 1/2" from the end of the first strip. The slit should only be large enough to allow most of the fabric to pass through. next strip pass through.

Step 3

How to make a seamless braided fabric belt

Slide one into the other

Cut a similar slit about 1/2" from the end of the second strip. Thread the UNCUT end of the second strip through the slit in the first strip, and then through the slit in the second strip.

Stage 4

How to make a seamless braided fabric belt

Put the pieces together

Pull the straps snugly to tighten the knot. This joins the two strips together without the bulk of a traditional knot.

Step 5

How to make a seamless braided fabric belt

Make 6 in 3

Repeat two more times, so your six strips join into three long strips.

Step 6

How to make a seamless braided fabric belt

Get ready for the braid

Secure the knotted end to a firm surface and begin a traditional three-strand braid. Be careful not to let the long strands get tangled up as you braid.

Step 7

How to make a seamless braided fabric belt

Turn

Continue braiding until you have about five inches of fabric left. Wrap it around your waist to judge if you need more length on your belt. If so, tie three more strips to the existing strips as needed to complete the length.

Step 8

How to make a seamless braided fabric belt

Add Bling

Before knotting the end, slide on two brass tube couplers.

Step 9

How to make a seamless braided fabric belt

Secure Bling

Firmly knot each end to hold the couplers in place.

Step 10

How to make a seamless braided fabric belt

Clip Ends

Trim loose threads to fix your belt.

Step 11

How to make a seamless braided fabric belt

Do a lot

Braid more belts in a variety of colors and make some for your friends too.