Want another great way to use old T-shirts? Well…how about a braided belt?
It’s pretty easy. The part that takes the most time is the braiding really.
To start you just cut four strips of T-shirt. I cut mine 2.5 inches wide.
Pin the ends together and hold it down with a can or a book.
Now braid. This is a four strand braid. I like that it makes it a little thicker and belt like.
And this is what it looks like after several rounds.
When you are done braiding knot the end.
Now sew the ends.
You want one end sewn just once so you can wrap it around the D-rings and sew it there a couple of times. It is quite thick so it can be tricky.
For the other end sew it several times.
I didn’t have matching thread for the orange but I did for the green. It makes it look a bit nicer.
And that’s it!
So I post this with some chagrin. While I was making this up, Ashley from Make It and Love It posted a bunch of brilliant braided knit projects. She even has a great 5-braid technique that I want to try next time. Be sure to check her out.
I did a head band like hers but with a couple changes.
Instead of hand stitching the little knot cover up, I machine sewed it.
Just trim and wiggle it right side out.
So easy.I made it loose so maybe it will be a headband I can wear too. Crossing my fingers…they usually give me headaches.
I hope you are having fun day!
This is really cool. And I like the in- hair use.
I think I might use this technique to make a wristband. 🙂
Love the way the belts look! Wickedly awesome use of old tee shirts. I would love for you to show this off at my Wickedly Crafty Saturdays! Linky is still open. http://wiccanmakesometoo.blogspot.com/2011/08/wickedly-crafty-saturdays-8611.html
Wow! This work is really beautiful! I am your Italian fans! 🙂
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wonderful !! 😀 nice photo and work! congrats ^^
Oh my goodness I'm shaking my head as I read this post! I saw Ashley's braids last week and did up several to give to my nieces while we were camping- and made the SAME adjustment by machine sewing the end cover and wriggling it right side out! I confess, I'm happy with myself that I think a bit like you do 😉 Nothing like unabashed adoration, eh? 😉 Have a great week Delia!
I always enjoy your projects, just need to find some extra time to do them!
What a great tute! I love this idea so much and I want to try to adapt it for some casual napkin rings. And it is so funny how crafty minds think alike, right? But your belts are just rockin' and are set apart in their own awesomeness! 🙂
I love it! thanks for sharing.
These are great! I've been wanting some bright colored belts and these are a cheap and easy way to make them myself. Thanks for the great idea.
Wow that was wonderful idea. Let me make a hair acessory and a bracelet with it. Thank you for the tutorial
I love this! It looks so incredibly easy and what a great way to recycle old t-shirts! Thank you!
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Awesome! *.* thanks for sharing 😉
Cool! thanks for sharing!
I just tried, but I guess my fabric was too short and I only managed to make a headband and a braided necklace!
Thank you for the tutorial.
Cecilia
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i really love this. this will be great accessory for girls wearing hijab 😀
thanks
What size D ring did you use in the photographed belt?
I believe I used a one inch D-ring. It’s been a while. But it’s either that or 1 1/4″.
This is a great tutorial and reminds me that I used to make these braids when making raffia hats was all the rage. But such a great twist on the old concept. Headbands give me headaches too, but this one you made looks great. I am going to see how many old stretch knit shirts i can dig up to make belts with. Thanks so much for posting this.
I remember those! Thanks Amanda. 🙂
Love these! It’s such a good idea to recycle old tees turning them into belts and head bands. Thank you for the tips!
Thanks Erin!