Belt pattern

Beginner - Less than 1 hour -

Keywords :

Cotton fabrics - Belts - Grey

A reversible belt pattern made of fabric with a quilted effect goes well with a tunic, jeans, a dress, etc. In other words, it's an essential for a chic and practical wardrobe.

Supplies

Tools

Scissors
Pins
Measuring tape
Sewing machine (or thread and a needle)

Materials

2 different fabrics (amount depends on waist size and desired belt width)
Thin flannel (amount depends on waist size and desired belt width)
80 cm (31-1/2 inches) matching ribbon

Directions

Prepare your belt pattern

Measure around your waist.

Mark the fabric with the desired length and width.
NB: Remember to add a little additional space for the seams.

Cut this band in the 2 fabrics and the flannel.

Put together the 2 fabrics, right sides together.

Pin the flannel on one of the fabrics. The flannel is now on the outside.

Sew the 3 layers along 2 long sides and 1 width, leaving an opening the size of your ribbon on the upper corner.

Cut 40 cm (15-3/4 inches) of ribbon and slide it between the 2 fabrics in the upper corner.
Sew it in place, leaving a 1-cm/3/8-inch tail.
NB: This 1-cm (3/8-inch) ribon tail will be on the inside of the belt once it's turned right side out.

Finishing touches for the belt pattern

Turn the belt right side out so that the flannel is on the inside.

Sew the last width, attaching the end of the other ribbon in the other upper corner.

Finish by stitching in zigzag stitches along the length of the belt, which will make it appear quilted.
NB: If your sewing machine only does simple stitches, you can add a shape to your stitching.