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Monday, March 5, 2012

Braided Belt (Pinterest Inspired)

I have two sick little boys at my house. Poor kids.

My sweet baby had his first ear infection last week. Plus, he got a tooth, so he has just been a mess. Now the older one is sick with a cold.

Due to these events, I didn’t sew at all last week.

By Saturday, I was really wanting to create something.

I had pinned this tutorial from Delia Creates for making braided jersey belts. It seemed simple and something I could complete with materials I already had and in a short amount of time.

It was the perfect project to make after a week full of sick kids.

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IMG_4492I put it on and my two-year-old told me, “Mommy, that looks cool.”

(He’s two. Where did he learn to talk like that? From me? I didn't think anyone said 'cool' anymore.)

My belt secured his stamp of approval.

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I made a few changes to the tutorial.

1) I used five strips of knit fabric instead of four.

2) I used scraps of interlock knit, not a t-shirt. I had to sew pieces together to have long enough strips to make a belt. I was able to hide the seams in the five strand braid.

3) I strongly suggest using a heavy duty needle.

IMG_4494It was hard to sew through the layers to attach the D-rings to the belt, but the heavy duty needle didn’t break.
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I made a bracelet, too. Love these colors. It makes a great wearable teething toy for my little 7-month old. IMG_4498

Anyway, my poor boys are still sick, but I know they'll be better soon.

It'll be nice to not live in quarantine.

13 comments:

  1. This is soooooo darling!! I love the color. I'm definitely pinning your cute belt and adding it to my to do list!!

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  2. Just popped over from Brassy Apple link party. This is so cute - great for spring!

    Kelly @ herringbone lane

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  3. Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday - you were featured today!
    Mandy, www.SugarBeeCrafts.com

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  4. Thanks for the comments! And thanks for featuring my project, Mandy!

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  5. This is amazing! So going to have to try to make one for myself!
    Found you though Southern Lovely - hope you'll stop by for a visit!

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    1. Love your blog's title! Thanks for stopping by.

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  6. I just love this! You have inspired me to make one. Thanks!
    I found you through a link at Positively Splendid

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    1. Thanks for stopping over! Hope you love the one you make!

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  7. I love it! It is so "cool!" Your little guy was right. :) I hope they're feeling better. Thanks a bunch for linking up to Crafty Cousins! :)
    ~Natalie

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    1. Thanks, yes, they are doing lots better. Back to their crazy selves:)

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  8. Super cute and a great color too!

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  9. so where is the tutorial - I am new to this blog stuff and don't know where to go to get it!

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    1. I got this tutorial from Delia Creates: http://deliacreates.blogspot.com/2011/08/braided-belt-tutorial.html

      But I also did a woven version: http://monkeyseemonkeydo-jennifer.blogspot.com/2012/10/woven-belt-tutorial.html

      So two tutorials for you to peruse.:)

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