Arrow Belt D.I.Y.

I love accessories, especially when it's a special piece that no one else has! Today I'm going to teach you to make a super unique belt! This adorable arrow belt is the perfect accent for a simple dress or top.

Here's how I made my belt... 1.) Supplies Needed: Leather in a couple different shades, lace ribbon, yarn in tones you love, scissors and a Crop-A-Dile. 2.) Draw your arrow shapes on scrap paper and trace them on the back of leather pieces. You'll need a triangle for the point and a piece for the feathers (see step 2 photo). I always make paper templates first to make sure I'm happy with my design before cutting the leather. 3.) Cut a 10 inch strip of leather for the arrow's bow. I also cut a detail piece to embellish the feather part of my belt. 4.) Punch holes throughout the leather pieces, every where you want to stitch with yarn to attach the pieces. 5.) Start attaching pieces with yarn. 6.) Attach all pieces, including the ribbon to each side of the arrow. Ribbon pieces should be long enough to tie behind the waist like an apron. 7.) Add any finishing stitches to embellish! Now you have a unique and special accessory to wear!

Have fun creating! xo. elsie

Comments

Too cute, going to do that tomorrow ♥

Posted by: Kris | October 08, 2011 at 01:00 PM

Adorable!

Posted by: Kara Haupt | October 08, 2011 at 01:05 PM

Awesome idea! Really cute!

Posted by: Tonya | October 08, 2011 at 01:12 PM

LOVE! I want an arrow tattoo so bad. xo, rv

http://aneclecticheap.blogspot.com/

Posted by: Rae Veda | October 08, 2011 at 01:16 PM

SO CUTE! Love.

Posted by: Elizabeth | October 08, 2011 at 01:19 PM

Amazing!!!!!!

This is seriously the cutest!

xo katie

Posted by: Katie | October 08, 2011 at 01:24 PM

Soooo wicked cute!!! :) It'd look great with the newest cardigan I embelished! Hearts, Janna Lynn

Posted by: Janna Lynn | October 08, 2011 at 01:28 PM

So cute! I am loving everything arrows right now. Thank you for sharing, Elsie!

xo,

Sarah

Posted by: Sarah Nicole | October 08, 2011 at 01:30 PM

Cute!! I love this so much. I love it when the denim shirt and the tattoo peaking out :)

Posted by: Ellie | October 08, 2011 at 01:55 PM

I am CRAZY in love with this, I can't wait to make one for myself! It's gorgeous.

http://littlemisslj.blogspot.com/

Posted by: LauraJane | October 08, 2011 at 01:56 PM

cute!!!

Posted by: Mary-Beth | October 08, 2011 at 02:04 PM

So cute! I totally want to do this!

http://www.thoreausdaughter.com/

Posted by: Hillary | October 08, 2011 at 02:36 PM

Very very cute--I'm totally borrowing my mom's Crop-a-dile next time we visit! I need a few more skinny belts to pull in the waist of my larger cardis.

Posted by: Lauren Hairston | October 08, 2011 at 02:41 PM

amazing DIY. love. totally going to have to do this one!

Posted by: MG | October 08, 2011 at 02:56 PM

Hey Elsie, I wanted to let you know I just saw your blog featured in the
Australian Inside Out magazine! Good job :)

Posted by: chon | October 08, 2011 at 03:08 PM

Ohmygosh - this is so sweet!! :)

Posted by: Michelle Clement | October 08, 2011 at 03:08 PM

That is so cute!!

Posted by: Emma | October 08, 2011 at 03:13 PM

eeeep! this is amazing!! thank you so much for sharing this DIY, I am so so excited to make one!

Posted by: Mandy @ Miss Indie | October 08, 2011 at 03:18 PM

so super cute! i want one for valentines day (;