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DIY Belt Bracelet

0 · Aug 16, 2012 · Stephanie Gerber · 15 Comments

Apparently, I am really into thrift store belts. Did you guys catch my DIY on how to upcycle a belt into a bracelet? Or this one on giving a 90s belt new life? Well, I have another idea to save a 90s belt from the thrift store graveyard. You all remember wearing those thin braided belts, right? When I picked this belt up, I wasn’t sure if it was a moment of nostalgia or DIY vision. Turns out, maybe a little of both.

DIY belt bracelet

Click ‘Read more..’ to see how I reworked a 90s braided belt into a fashion-forward bracelet!
repurpose belt

This is it. Just the way you remembered your 90s braided belt, right?

how to make a bracelet from a belt 

Step 1: Measure the length you want your bracelet.

Step 2: I cut the belt to the length I measured in Step 1. You are working from the finished end of the belt (not the buckle end), as shown in the photos.

Step 3: I finished the loose end of my bracelet with some vintage bias tape I had lying around. You could glue ribbon or a small piece of fabric – anything to hold the braid together and give it a clean look.

Steps 4 & 5 (optional): I used a Crop-a-dile to punch a small hole in the end of the bracelet. If you don’t have a Crop-a-dile or leather punch, a hammer and nail will work to make a hole! I have a very specific use for this hole that I cover in Step 9, which is optional.

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Step 6: I used hot glue to attach a paperclip (with the small end bent up) to the underside of my bracelet. There may be more elegant ways to attach a hidden clasp on this bracelet but this works and we all have paperclips!

from belt to bracelet

Steps 7 & 8: I covered my paperclip to make it look a little prettier, even though I am the only one who will see it. This is your clasp – see how it slides right through the braided part? You can tighten/loosen it as you like.

DIY belt bracelet tutorial

Step 9: This is the best part! Decorate the front of your bracelet. I recommended punching a hole in Steps 4 & 5 because it is the perfect way to secure a button shank. I did not even use glue – it’s the perfect, snug fit for my Grandma’s vintage button! You could just glue any decorative item to the front, though.

What do you think? Have you passed up some 90s belts that need a makeover?

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  1. Jennifer says

    August 16, 2012 at 10:01 am

    What a smartie! I never thought of upcycling old belts. Now I know I’m going to be a thrift store belt frenzy!

    Reply
    • Katie (Lemon Jitters) says

      August 16, 2012 at 11:08 pm

      You and me both! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says

    August 16, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    It looks a million times better as a bracelet! I totally had a belt like that too. 🙂

    Reply
    • Katie (Lemon Jitters) says

      August 16, 2012 at 11:07 pm

      We all had those belts, haha! I agree – I like it much better as a bracelet.

      Reply
  3. Mandy Pellegrin says

    August 16, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    I love this project! What a great use for that belt!

    Reply
  4. A Touch of Lovely says

    August 17, 2012 at 7:38 pm

    What an awesome idea! My husband has a woven 90s belt that’s just been hanging in the closet for forever. I might have to make it mine!

    Reply
    • gerbermom says

      August 18, 2012 at 11:15 am

      you do that! especially since he’s not using it anyway. I just love repurposing other people’s stuff!

      Reply
  5. Vintage Bracelet says

    August 18, 2012 at 2:39 am

    Really interesting.I like this one.

    Reply
  6. Miia says

    August 22, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    What about the shirt you are wearing, is it a DIY of yours?? Very cute!

    Reply
    • Katie (Lemon Jitters) says

      August 22, 2012 at 3:14 pm

      I wish it was a DIY, Miia! That’s a good idea for a project…

      Reply
  7. Bracelet Vintage says

    August 25, 2012 at 12:44 am

    Do you have the complete collection of Bracelet Vintage? You can find it all here!

    Reply
  8. Jen says

    October 22, 2012 at 9:06 pm

    Brilliant! I must go belt hunting at my local thrift store now!

    Reply
  9. Kim says

    May 8, 2013 at 10:29 pm

    Wow, what a great idea! I think that even I may be able to manage this! Hmmm…now to find a belt! Thanks for the inspiration~ following you on FB now! 🙂

    Reply
  10. Scarlet Faith says

    October 31, 2013 at 8:36 am

    Thank you now I know why I bought those belts I have when I saw them at the second hand store. They just spoke to me. I now
    know what they were saying….” we would make a beautiful bracelet for your store:)”
    You sooo smart:)
    Ms. Scarlet Faith

    Reply
  11. Janet says

    June 10, 2014 at 10:41 pm

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    with us so I came to give it a look. I’m definitely loving the information. I’m bookmarking and will
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    Reply

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