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Linen and Vintage Lace Belt

In case you missed this post a couple of weeks ago on Sew Homegrown….

I have had linen and lace on the brain lately.  Sadly, I have had a summer bag cut out of linen and lace for over a month now that was inspired by Jessica’s market bag, but I need the energy to start it.  I have had much more success with smaller projects lately.  Maybe sometime soon I will get more enthusiasm for a bigger and longer project.

Anyway, this belt was made from the scraps of the linen and lace bag.  The lace was a thrift store find that was on a bolt for a dollar–and I love it!   The other great thing about this project is that was about a thirty minuter so I could easily fit it into “resting time” which in the summers are way shorter than my usual sewing time.

So, if you need a fast and easy scrap project here is what I did.

And here’s how you make it…
And you are done!  A quick and easy summer update to your wardrobe…that looks expensive, but is really made of scraps.  Score!
Can you see the safety pin at the back?  This dress form is about Hannie’s size waist…..and I made the belt for me.  Hence the huge tuck in the back.
I do love velvet ribbon.  Anyone have any good online sources?  This spool was on clearance because it had a flaw, but it was still pretty expensive.  I sometimes just wish I had a fabric and ribbon fairy.

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  5. Jen says

    Oh this is just so beautiful! Hm…what would you wear it with? I’m not very good at styling belts. I like it a lot though, beautiful work, as usual.

  6. Belinda Madsen says

    Have you ever been to Taiwan Trading (or is it Imports?)? Not the same as Tai Pan. They have a TON of velvet ribbon in every color imaginable. Their store is in Midvale. You have to have a business license to shop there, so if you don’t have one buddy up to someone to get in…like I do.

  11. Rachel says

    Hobby Lobby around here carries velvet ribbon in several colors and widths. With their 50% of sales it isn’t too expensive either.