DIY: From Rope to Chain, Make Five Types Of Stylish Belts At Home

Belts are versatile. They go with all your outfits and helps to enhance the overlook. There are various types of the belt that solve several purposes. While some are used to slim down the waist, others are used to make you look tall. Be it any season, the belt is worn as a style statement. From fashion weeks to runways, the designer can’t do without displaying some extremely voguish belts to stand out. If you’re also obsessed with belts and keep collecting them, this article is for you. However, this can turn out to be an expensive affair. But why invest when you can make them at home? Try these simple DIYs to make some trendy belts.

Velvet Belt

A simple velvet belt with bold buckle looks classic. It can be styled with dresses, pieces of denim and skirts. Colour coordinate with your handbag for better appearance.

Supplies

• Old buckle belt
• Velvet fabric
• Hot glue
• Pair of scissors

Steps

• Start by cleaning your old belt using water. Now lay it down on a plane surface.
• Trace the belt on the old velvet fabric. Fold the cloth. Leaving two-inch space on either side cut the fabric using a pair of scissors.
• Apply hot glue on the belt, spread evenly using a brush. Start pasting the fabric on the cloth from one side and work towards the other. Leave for 15 minutes.
• Using the sharp end of the scissor makes holes in the cloth.

Chain Belt

Chain belt enhances the beauty of your place gowns and dresses. You can switch from day to evening look just by adding this piece.

Supplies

• Old chain necklaces
• Plyers
• Hoop earrings

Steps

• Measure the necklace on your waist. It should be twice the size of your waist so that you can wrap it twice.
• If you do not have that long necklace, simply join two together.
• Use necklace hooks to join both necklaces together. You can also use matching thread or steel wire.
• Use hoop earrings to make the buckle of the belt. Insert both ends inside the hoop and you are done.

Rope Belt

Rope belts are a must-have in your summer collection this season. As they were ruling all the runways, it has to make space in your wardrobe too.

Supplies

• 2-3 meter rope
• Golden bangle

Steps

• This is the easiest to make. Take your rope to fold it twice.
• Take the golden bangle, use your rope, and make a knot inside the bangle.
• Tie another end to the bangle when you wear the belt.

Scarf Belt

We all have silk scarfs in our closet that we don’t wear anymore. Don’t waste them, instead use as a belt to accentuate your figure.

Supplies

• Old patterned scarf
• Old buckle

Steps

• Pass your scarf through the hole of the buckle.
• Measure your waist to finalise where you want to make holes on your scarf belt.
• On the other end of the scarf using a sharp object make 4-5 hole. You don’t to be clean for this.

Braided Belt

If you are a fan of bohemian accessories this is the best option for you. Simple yet stylish, rope belt looks great with printed outfits.

Supplies

• 2 meters of colourful rope (each)
• Old buckle
• Hot glue

Steps

• Cut each rope in equal size. Start braiding them together normally.
• Once done, secure ends by stick together using hot glue.
• Now take your old buckle, pass the braided rope through the buckle’s loop, and stick to secure and you are done.