A detail that can change the look of a bag and even become an accent of the whole image: we make a removable belt for the bag with our own hands and decorate it.
Fendi
A brand new accessory, a bright interchangeable belt for the bag, was invented by Fendi, and after them other brands began to make such belts - Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Loewe, Furla, Dior ... Especially noteworthy, these belts are positioned as a separate accessory, for example , scarf or bracelet. They can be fastened to different bags, changing the appearance of the thing. The most unusual, richly decorated belts can become the accent of the whole image. Read more about the trend and its appearance here.
A master class on how to make such a belt is below.
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You will need:
- leather of medium thickness or thick - for the strap;
- thin leather of different colors for decoration;
- two metal carbines;
- metal rivets;
- a manual needle for the skin;
- small pliers;
- a device for punching holes in the skin;
- thick durable thread for sewing;
- ruler;
- marker or felt-tip pen;
- large durable scissors or breadboard knife and mat mat.
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Step 1
Decide on the length and width of your belt.Here the shape is chosen: the belt itself is wide, at the ends it narrows. In this case, the belt length is 90 cm, width 5 cm.
Cut the base of the belt out of thick leather. If the skin is very thick, clean the tips with a mock knife.
Sew carbines to the ends (pliers will help to stretch the needle through the skin).
Step 2
Consider what colors you will decorate the belt. On the thin skin, draw the details of the colors (you can make a template and use it). Cut out the details of the flowers and punch holes in the middle of each. Also punch holes in the skin of the belt where you will attach the flowers.
Step 3
Install rivets by attaching flowers to the belt. Done!
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