When I spotted this Etro leather peplum belt, I absolutely fell in love but at a cost of $1,260 for a belt I could not wrap my mind around it. Using Vogue pattern V8815 peplum portion only, I shortened the peplum and added a buckle and strap. I have to admit, this is now one of my new favorites.
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Tools:
Lambskin leather hide found here
Vogue pattern V8815 found here
Brass belt buckle found here
Leather hole punch pliers found here
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| Step 1. Cut the peplum using the instructions from the pattern using 1/2 the length of the pattern. |
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| Step 2. Sew pieces 6 to both pieces of 5 fold the end of piece 5 over 1 1/2″ to make a beveled edge. Sew this piece flat. |
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| Step 3. Cut a piece of leather 10×3″ and sew close on the underside. |
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| Step 4. Using the hole punch pliers, make a hole for the buckle. |
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| Step 5. Insert the buckle and sew closed near the upper part of the buckle. |
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| 6. Using the second part of the flap, sew this portion onto the right side of the belt. Using a scrap of leather, sew a loop for the belt catch. |
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| 7. Cut a piece of leather 12.5 x3 inches and sew on the under side to close. Attach this piece to the left side of the belt. |
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| 8. Using the hole punch pliers, make the belt holes roughly 1/2″ apart |
Enjoy xoxo
Nikki
