How to Make a Braided Belt

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Lay out the things needed for making the belt.

   Work on a flat surface with some paper towels or a matting, to prevent messing up your workspace.
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   Step 2: Lay the three leather pieces side by side.

   Sew them together, trimming them to the desired width. , The outside left piece is A.
   
   The middle piece is B and the outside right piece is C. ,,, Switch parts B and A.
   
   A should now be in the middle.
   
   Twist A and C just as you twisted B and C.
   
   When those are twisted, A should be in the middle.
   
   Switch A and B. ,, When tying it, don't make it too tight. , This is to create a gap on every loop between the twist part and the regular braid part. ,, This ensures that the end of the belt is connected to the belt hook. , You can now close the belt. , It can be worn with a variety of clothing, as it will be a fairly neutral color.
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   Step 3: Start braiding the three leather pieces together.

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   Step 4: Take part B and C and switch places

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   Step 5: almost like a twist.

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   Step 6: Repeat step three.

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   Step 7: With parts B and C in the twist

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   Step 8: B should be in the middle again.

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   Step 9: Repeat steps 3

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    Step 10: 4 and 5 until the braid stops about three to four inches (7.5-10cm) from the bottom.

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    Step 11: Tie a basic knot to secure the leather braid.

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    Step 12: Take the left part of the braid (the part that isn't  twisted and looks like a normal braid) and gently tug those loops gently.

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    Step 13: Tighten the knot that you secured the braid with by pulling the ends.

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    Step 14: Tie a knot.

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    Step 15: Cut a hole where you started the braid.

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    Step 16: Try the belt on.

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