Ribbon Bow Belt Tutorial

Today we have a special treat for you! I’m going to show you how to make the belt I wore with my gray Fuchsia. It is a unique spin on the typical bow belt and the end result is super cute!

Without further ado…here is how to make it!

Step 1: Gather supplies

- 1″ wide grosgrain ribbon.
- 2 sets of 3/8″ sew-on snaps.

Step 2: Cut the ribbon in to 3 sections.

- Bow knot 3 1/2″
- Bow loops 13 3/4″
- Belt finished measurement + 1″. If you want your belt to be 32″ you will need 33″. If you are unsure you can leave extra length until step 6.

Step 3: Make bow loop

- To make the bow loop you need to lay the ribbon at a diagonal.
- Grab the 2 ends and fold them towards the middle like in the picture.
- Pin all 3 layers in the middle and sew down the center.
- Trim off the excess ribbon at the back. Seal the edges with fray check or burn with a lighter.

Step 4: Make the bow knot

- Fold the bow knot ribbon right sides together and stitch.
- Turn the tube inside out. Slip the knot onto the bow.
- Stitch along the outer edge of the knot stitching through the top layer of the knot and the bow loop. Do not stitch the bottom layer of the knot.

Step 5: Slip the belt into the bow.

- Since you didn’t stitch through the bottom layer of the knot you should have a little opening to slip the belt into the bow.

Step 6: Sew on snaps.

- Fold one edge under 1/2″ and sew on 2 sew-on snaps.
- If you weren’t sure about the finished size, put the belt around your waist or wherever you are going to wear it. Mark the finished length.
-Sew the other half of the sew-on snaps outside of the chalked line. Trim off excess and fray check or burn the edges.

Step 7: Wear your ribbon bow belt with your Fuchsia skirt. They look amazing together!

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Want help sewing it up? All sew-along links can be found here!

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