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You will need threads or yarn and a buckle of some kind, in this example, I've used
two metal rings. You can also leave a bit of yarn in the beginning and the end, so
you can tie the belt instead of locking it .
Prepare two thread bunches with four threads in each.
Make square knots on the middle of buth of them.
Put one of the threads through both of the rings and fold the square knots you've made in half as in the picture above. Make a pair of square knots so its secured on the rings. Do the same thing with the other thread bunch.
The two bunches should now be split in four. Divide them so you get four threads in each bunch.
Make square knots of the four bunches. 5 on the outer and 3 on the inner.
Make a shared square knot with the four threads in the center.
Split them up again and make three more square knots.
Now put the threads together in two groups again. Take the four middlest threads in each group (a) and tie a square knot of these (b). Do the same to both sides.
Repeat steps 5 to 8 until you've got a belt in proper length. You might have add strings as you tie. Finish the belt with a overhand knot and leave a fringe at the end (see the first image in the tutorial).
Macrame belt tutorial
1) Fold your strip of fur lengthwise, so that the back side is facing out. Pin along the edges.
2) Sew along the edge - ONLY lengthwise. I recommend maybe giving some scrap fur a few test runs, if you can. The two layers are quite thick and can end up having a mind of its own as you sew it. I actually didn't even lower the foot of the sewing machine for the majority of the time (Foot = the metal piece that holds down the fabric, as you can see above)
Side note: I adore my pincushion - it's about 12 inches high and is in the shape of a dress form. Love.
Keep sewing!
3) Turn it right side out. This may be a little tricky at first because the fabric is so thick, but it's definitely doable! Just be patient with it.
4) Wrap the scarf around your neck and figure out where you want to slip on end of the scarf into the other. Keep in mind the scarf won't be adjustable because of this. You can follow my measurements if you'd like: a 5.5 inch long slit, 10 inches away the bottom, ~1.5 inches away the side.
THIS...is actually what I wanted to originally make. No extra details, just this. I knew I'd have to finish off the two edges of the slit, so I thought, why not make it a little fun with some ribbon? That way, there's the gorgeous braided detail and I only have to sew one edge.
I used black grograin ribbon. I wish I had some black or turquoise silk ribbon, but I already had this on hand; the great thing about scarf is that I can easily change the ribbon at any time.
5) Slip the ribbon through the slit. Make sure it's at the very top of your cut, and that there is an equal amount of ribbon on each side.
6) Position the ribbon like I did in the first picture; take the bottom strand and fold it over the top strand.
7) Take this strand and slip it under the fur and through the slit. (The side of the ribbon that was originally facing down should now be facing the fur.) After the ribbon goes through the slit, take it back over the fur - like in the second picture. Your ribbon will be placed similarly to the first picture in step 6. So with that said - keep repeating steps 6 & 7!
8) After repeating Steps 6 & 7, this is what the finished braid should look like.
9) Tie it off with a bow, and trim as desired. If you'd like, add a little hot glue in the center of the bow to secure it.
10) As for the ends, I folded them in and the whip stitched across the edge.
11) I sewed up the other edge of the slit using a whip stitch and a running stitch.
