Perfectly Cool

A P’ perfect belt for jeans and dressy casual look that you can braid up in an afternoon

The finished length of this belt is 1m – 1.1m (not including tassel lengths of 40cm) it can be worn on the hips or waist as desired.

DESIGNER’S NOTES

You will learn to braid four strands into a round rope in this project. Practice with plain string how to braid the four strands prior to starting and you will master your project a lot easier. You will also find it easier if you have a foam board you can pin your work to as you braid. Alternately sticky tape your project approx 100-125mm from the edge of a table and work over the edge.

STEP ONE

Lay out all the 8 strands of p’leather, tie one large over handed knot with the 8 strands of p’leather 40 cm from one of the ends.

STEP TWO

Stick or pin down the long section and work on the 40 cm end. Divide the 8 strands into 2 groups of 4 strands and braid each group till it is approx 3cm – 3.5cm. Join the 2 groups together and tie another large overhanded knot with all 8 strands. You have created a button hole for the foil bead that will be placed on the other end. See Diagram 1.