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Leather Tie Belt (Full Tutorial) – How to Tie a Belt

Belts are making a comeback, and the styles are getting more and more creative. Tie belts are especially popular, and here’s the good news – it turns out that they’re easy to make as well! Today I’m sharing a surprisingly simple project which won’t cost you more than a few bucks at your local fabric or craft store.

Diy leather tie belt

Diy leather tie belt materials

Leather Tie Belt — what you need

  • An old belt, larger than your normal size
  • 1 1/2 yards of thin leather ribbon or cord
  • Glue gun
  • Scissors
  • Drill with 1/4 inch drill bit

How to Tie a Belt (Directions)

Diy leather tie belt cut

Step 1: cutting process

Begin by cutting a V shape right where the holes end on your old belt. (Just make sure that the belt is long enough so that the space between the buckle and the holes will fit around your natural waist). Measure your natural waist and subtract 2 inches from the measurement. Mark the belt at the other end by the buckle in that length. Cut in a V shape again.

*Note: this belt can also be made using vegan leather if you prefer.

Diy leather tie belt drill

Step 2: hole at each end

Using an electric drill, make one hole at each end within the V shapes as shown above.

Diy leather tie belt ribbon

Step 3: leather ribbon

Cut a 1-yard piece of leather ribbon (reserve the other 1/2 yard). Thread it through the hole at the end of the belt, and thread the other end of the ribbon through the other hole at the opposite end of the belt. Pull both ends most of the way through. You will tie this in a bow to create the closure of your belt.

Diy leather tie belt create tassels

Step 4: Create the tassels

The last step is to create tassels at the ends of the ribbon. Cut thin 2 inch slices at both ends of the ribbon as shown above. Then cut (2) 2 1/4 inch pieces from your remaining 1/2 yard of ribbon. Cut those into slices too, leaving 1/4 inch uncut to keep them together.

Diy leather tie belt glue

Step 5: gluing process

Glue one piece of 2 1/4 inch cut leather on top of one of the cut ends of the ribbon that’s attached to the belt. Glue the other to the opposite end. Then cut (2) 1 1/2 inch pieces to wrap around the tops of the tassels as shown above. Glue in place.

Diy leather tie belt project

Conclusion

And your belt is finished! Loosen the ties, step into the belt and then tighten it around your waist and tie in a bow.

Diy leather tie belt outfit

It’s a great alternative to a traditional belt, adding some serious character to any outfit. I just love how that bow breaks up the thickness of the rest of the belt.

Diy leather tie belt contrast

The contrast of thick and thin is quite attractive, and those tassels are the perfect finishing touch. The V shapes cut into the thick part of the belt also add a hint of geometric flair to an otherwise more organically-shaped piece.

Modern diy leather tie belt

It works perfectly with dresses or tunics, and it can be made in any color you like. What a great use of an old belt!

Simple diy leather tie belt

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