On Monday I went to the J.Crew sample sale here in NYC, and stumbled upon this string covered belt that I immediately fell in love with. However, it wasn’t my size, and it would have been hard to pop additional holes without ruining the string. No surprise that I decided to DIY it with a cheap old belt from H&M. Although it took a few hours to do, it came out great- so I suggest doing it when you have a free afternoon.
What you need:
1. Cheap old belt
2. Several colors of friendship bracelet string. 5 was plenty to cover the belt
3. Scissors
4. Tacky craft glue. You don’t want anything too sticky or that dries super fast
5. Nailpolish (optional, if you don’t like your belt color)
{My advice: Twist the belt as you wrap, not the string, it’s faster!}
{The finished product}
This turned out SO amazing – love it! How long did it take you from start to finish?
it took me 4 hours… BUT- about halfway through I realized that I should have been rotating the belt, not the string, so I could have cut an hour out probably. Glad you like it!
That is so impressive! I seriously need to get into these DIY projects and this might be the first one I attempt! Thanks for the inspiration :)
Seize the Styles
I’m glad you like it Jenny! Although it took a few hours it’s definitely easy, so let me know if you try it!
great DIY – will totally be attempting this on a rainy day!
fashionable footprints
this is seriously an AMAZING DIY and as a person who is very not the DIY type I definitely want to do this one. not only is it nearly fool proof but its so chic! thank you for sharing!!!
I’m rarely tempted by fashion diy’s but this looks pretty easy and is such a great piece!
very cool! loving the finished product!
Ah! Can’t even wait to do this! I have like 5 belts I don’t care for and this is a perfect way to spruce them up. I love going shopping and finding inspiration for DIY’s too :)
Thanks for sharing!
xx
Natalie
@NatalieandErika
( http://www.fashionablybrokegirls.blogspot.com )
Love this project. I have belts that need a makeover. Thanks for sharing.