Simple Patchwork Belt

DIY Patchwork Belts

Today I made the cutest patchwork belts—and I am completely obsessed! These belts are not only fun and stylish, but they’re also a perfect scrap-busting project. You could make one from a favorite fat quarter, but I especially love them for using up those little fabric pieces you’ve been holding onto. Even better? They’re simple, quick to make, and oh-so-satisfying. I whipped up several in just one afternoon to stock my booth for this weekend’s farmer’s market.

What You’ll Need:

• One strip of fabric, 6 inches wide by 40–60 inches long (length depends on your waist size + extra for attaching hardware). This can be one solid piece or pieced together with scraps.

• A strip of stabilizer, fusible fleece, or batting, 1 ½ inches wide by the full length of the belt

• Two 1 ½ inch D-rings

• Coordinating thread

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cut your fabric strip.
   Cut a 6 inch by WOF strip OR piece together fabric scraps to create a strip of fabric that is 6 inches by the desired length for your belt. To determine how long to make your belt, measure your waist and add 8-10 inches to allow enough for overlap and hardware.

2. Press folds.
   Fold the fabric in half lengthwise and press. Open it back up, then fold each long edge in toward the center crease and press again. Your strip will now be divided into four equal lengthwise sections.

3. Insert stabilizer.
   Cut your stabilizer to 1 ½ inches wide and the full length of your belt. Open up the folded fabric and place the stabilizer along the center crease. Refold the fabric over it, press, and secure with clips.

4. Topstitch.
   Sew ¼ inch from each long edge to secure everything in place.

5. Add D-rings.
   Slide both D-rings onto one end of the belt. Fold the fabric end over by about 1 inch, tucking the raw edge under, then topstitch to secure the rings.

6. Finish the other end.
   Fold under the raw edge and topstitch neatly to finish.

And that’s it! In just a few simple steps, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind patchwork belt that’s both practical and adorable.

I can’t wait to see your versions of this project—be sure to share your photos and tag me @The_Lark_Life so I can admire your creations.

Happy stitching!