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Give old belts a new life! Wear them on your wrist!
Accessorize your outfit with these fun bracelets — We especially love it when they’re stacked. Super easy and quick to complete! Try to do this with thin unwanted/old belts! Have fun!

Posted by Operation Overhaul from Singapore, Singapore • Published 5th October 2011 • See Operation Overhaul's 30 projects »

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Step 1
For this tutorial, you’ll need the following items:

Old belts
Scissors
Marker (Not pictured)
Leather Punch
Studs & eyelets (Optional)
Step 2
Handle the end with the buckle and wrap the belt around your wrist to get the circumference. Get creative! — We’re going with a double-wrap.
Step 3
Mark the centre with a small cross. Remember to give it some allowance!
Step 4
Leave about 3cm (or whatever desired length) and snip it off with a pair of scissors. You should now have what looks like a very short belt. Ours measured 16″ but don’t worry if yours is shorter/longer.
Step 5
Using the cross you just drew as a guide, make a hole in the centre of the belt with a leather punch. The buckle will now fit through here instead.
Step 6
You’re done!!! Feel free to embellish or decorate your new belt bracelet with studs or even eyelets!
Step 7
Finished product

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Comments

Sammi · 6 projects 9th March 2012

I have an old Ed Hardy belt that doesn't fit me anymore...and I'm too selfish to give it to my sister, so...I'm gonna turn it into a bracelet! Thanks!!!

GingerNinja · Ely, England, GB · 12 projects 23rd November 2011

@eden a. You can get leather punches at equine stores. They are used for making holes in stirrup leathers. Happy making xx

eden a. 8th November 2011

Great idea! Now to find a leather punch....

Bridget F. · Winter Haven, Florida, US · 21 projects 1st November 2011

I love these. I bought belts for $1 each at the thrift store. Now I have a bunch of these bracelets. Thanks so much!

Penny F. · North Bay, Ontario, CA · 19 projects 13th October 2011

I have done this before!

It's simple and easy to do.. maybe not doubled up like this but still pretty much the same concept

Anna H. · Kassel, Hesse, DE · 243 projects 13th October 2011

danielle L. Here's my version, I just didn't make it a version of this project because it was my own idea and it's with studs:

http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/studded-belt-bracelets