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So, I started this project before I knew you could get a 38" girth belt for $15. I understand you have to soak the store-bought one in acetone before you can dye it anyway - seems like a hassle.


Here's my parts list:

1.] 40 feet of 1/4" cotton rope from the hardware store.

2.] burgundy Rit dye

3.] two 3/4" buckles

4.] 1 yard of black 3/4" strap material


I dyed the rope, then I cut it into fourteen 32" pieces. I lined them up and just stitched a needle straight through 7 rows and back again (repeat 3 times) at 4 points along the belt.


Once I got 2 belts of 7 rows each, I lined them up and stitched the two belts into one big one of 14 rows. I got two 3/4" buckles and the black ,3/4" strap material at the fabric store. I left some extra on the straps so I can adjust it to the perfect length once I try it with my armor on.


Entire finished project cost about $12. What do you think?


Reference photos:

http://www.TK409.com/images/fett/belt/ref1.jpg

http://www.TK409.com/images/fett/belt/ref2.jpg


Stitching diagram

http://www.TK409.com/images/fett/belt/diagram.gif


Finished photos:

http://www.TK409.com/images/fett/belt/1.jpg

http://www.TK409.com/images/fett/belt/3.jpg

http://www.TK409.com/images/fett/belt/4.jpg


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