Whether at your waist or hips: The bow beaded lets you wear the belt as you wish. Read on to see how to make one yourself with some ribbon...

Materials

Felt approx. 3 mm (1/8 in) thick
Textile adhesive
Thread
19 Square Spike Sew-on Crystals 7 x 7 mm in the color crystal
20 Crystal Round Pearl 10 mm in the color crystal cream pearl
Corded ribbon 26 mm
Scissors
Tape measure
Beading needle
Clips

STEP 1

Cut the corded ribbon to the length you require. The total length of this ribbon is approx. 170 cm (67 in).

STEP 2

Start at 65 cm, the centre. Double the thread and knot it at the back, thread a pearl and push the needle through to the back. Push it to the front again at a distance of 1.5 cm (1/2 in).

STEP 3

At the centre front, thread the crystal and push the needle through to the back.

STEP 4

Now carefully pull the thread to create the frill look. Repeat with all 20 pearls and 19 crystals.

STEP 5

Tie a knot in the thread and glue a strip of felt (1 cm (3/8 in) wide) at the centre back for stability. Now fold the ends 2 x 1 cm (3/8 in) and stitch.

STEP 6

Turn right side out and stitch the seam allowance (pressed downwards) to piece B (bottom part), creating a narrow seam

FINISHED!

This belt in a sophisticated frill design adds a glamorous touch to the simplest of dresses. If you want it even more striking, use showy crystals and ribbons – the latter come in a variety of widths.