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Braided belt 4 strand: Step-By-Step Guide


Braided belt 4 strand is a great accessory to any dress or clothing.

This step-by-step guide to create a braided belt 4 strand is going to show you how you can make a one out of stretch fabric.

braided belt 4 strand complete

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Braided belt 4 strand Step 1

Cut the strands of fabric 1.5 inches wide and 1.5 times my waist circumference.

Pull and stretch them to make them curl.

braided belt beginning

Sew the ends together.

Braided belt 4 strand Step 2

I will show the braiding technique with different colored fabrics so it’s easier to see

braided belt 4 strand first step

Think of the strands in slots A, B, C, and D.

Now, the strands will be moved from one slot to another in a repeat pattern.

braided belt 4 strand 2nd step

Step 3: Braiding technique

First Move the strand in slot A over the strand in slot B. The A and B strands trade places.

braided belt 4 strand 3rd step

Step 4

Move the strand in slot C over D strand. The C and D strands trade places.

braided belt 4 strand 4th step

Step 5

Now strand C goes over strand B. B and C strands trade places.

Repeat steps 1-3 until the braid is complete!

For further explanation see video below

Step 7 Sew the Ends

Now let’s finish the belt ends off so it’s ready to wear!

belt finish ends

Sew across the ends of the belt a couple of times.

Step 8 Complete with Hardware

belt rings

These are what you need next to complete the belt. D rings or the round ones.

put on belt rings step 1

Slip them on like this…

ring on belt step 2

Fold the end of the belt over the rings and stitch down.

You can machine or hand stitch this step, it’s really up to you.

braided belt 4 strand completed

On the other end fold over a couple of times and stitch down by hand or machine. And you are done!!!

Step 9: Tieing the belt

Here is how to tie it…

braided belt how to tie

Finished!

wearing the belt

And here is how it looks around the waist.

I think I might try some other types of fabric next! Maybe denim or cotton cord…

Or make a 3 strand belt if you would like a narrower belt.

Do you like to wear belts? What type of belt is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below!

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By: Cheryl

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