June 13, 2009

ribbon

You can make this!

1. Choose a striped grosgrain ribbon in colors you like, and select two D-rings that are a suitable size for the ribbon’s width (D-rings are available from about 5/8 inch to 1 1/4 inches wide).

2. Measure your waist or hips, depending on where you want the belt to rest, and add 10 inches.

3. Cut the ribbon to twice that length, then fold it in half, and pin its sides together.

4. Begin at the folded edge, and stitch all the way around the perimeter of the ribbon, staying close to the edge. Thread the cut end of the ribbon through both D-rings; fold the cut edge under 1/4 inch, then fold down about 3/4 inch to cover the D-rings, securing them snugly but not tightly.

5. Stitch across the length of the ribbon, enclosing the D-rings.

Resource: Martha Stewart website

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