Author: Yvette

Freelance writer, maker, podcast enthusiast, semi-professional advice-giver, compulsive redecorator & cheapskate fashionista. Hip Cuban-American mama.

Ribbon Belts

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Happy Friday the 13th y’all!  Spring break just flew by!  I wanted to stop by today to show you my latest project.

I was stoked when my friend Stacie asked for a couple of fabric belts to rock out with some shorts and tanks this summer.  I’ve had ribbon belts on my list of things to do for MONTHS.  In fact, I made my buddy Joe a couple of guy’s ribbon belts this winter.

The following are two variations on the “Ribbon Belt.”

This ribbon belt is made using actual ribbon on  grosgrain belting.

Fabric Ribbon Belts are made with cotton fabric and lined with interfacing for sturdiness.  The possibilities are ENDLESS!

What I love most about these belts is that they skirt the line between preppy and bohemian!

So what do you think?  I think I am going to have to make myself an entire collection of these!

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DIY Flannel Skirts

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I have to begin this post with a disclaimer:  I’m not an apparel designer. You won’t see the following items in my shop.  The following is strictly a DIY project! (see below for more information)*

I mentioned yesterday that I had been working on some skirts for my daughter, since she’ll be wearing a leg cast for 6 weeks. Sure, it would have been easier (and funner) to raid the mall, or an online designer for a new collection of spring skirts, but my wallet did not agree.

I popped into the fabric store last week and was stoked to find the flannel at $2.49/yd!  Yes, I am aware that flannel isn’t exactly a spring fabric, nor is it used for much more than PJs and bedsheets, but I couldn’t get over the cute prints.  I knew that they would cheer my daughter up, and they were right in my price range!  (It helps that the temperature is still relatively cool for the next few weeks!)

I know how to make a basic skirt, but I scoured the web for some other ideas and came up with some quick and easy variations.

This turquoise and brown owl print is done in a tiered fashion.

I went with a basic skirt for this purple bird/birhouse print.

This pink bird/birdcage print looks great tiered!

I had some left over fabric from the skulls and cherry blossom skirts to make matching Boho Headbands (which I do sell, btw!)

I was able to get my daughter up on her crutches to model one of the skirts for you:

Did I mention that these only cost $2.49 each to make?!? (Even less for the basic skirt style!)

Thanks for popping in and taking a peek at my newest DIY!

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*Why the disclaimer? When you are part of a community of handcrafters, sometimes your interests and designs overlap. Even though none of us own the rights to any particular craft, I personally find that it’s important not to encroach on a friend’s niche market.