Quilted Belt - free pattern and tutorial!

Hello friends, 

Some of you asked if the belt I wear in the photo with the Edith dress (below) is a part of the pattern. The answer is no, but I did promise to provide it as a free pattern and tutorial here on the blog. So here we go! I hope you enjoy it : )

Download the Quilted Belt free pattern here and follow the tutorial below.

You need no more than 30cm(1/3 yard) of  any woven fabric for the front, back and ties, a strip of quilt wadding about 10cm x 110cm (4" x 26-43.5") and the same amount of any lightweight woven fabric for lining. The lining will end up in the inside and never seen so use or repurpose a scrap of anything you like. In fact, I would encourage you to make the whole thing from leftover scraps of fabric. 

Note: the sample is made with calico fabric and a contrasting thread for the purpose of this tutorial, although it's perfectly usable so you might very well see me wear it one day.

quilted belt free pattern by dhurata davies

Sandwich the wadding in between the lining and one of the main pieces of fabric, right sides out (RS=right side, WS=wrong side).

 

quilted belt free pattern by dhurata davies

Starting from the centre point, mark parallel quilting lines about 3cm apart (1 and 1/4") across the whole belt. 

 

quilted belt free pattern by dhurata davies

Sew with a straight stitch, following the marked lines. You can go simple with a matching thread, or go bold with a contrast - totally up to you! You could also add hand-shtitched details or embroidery, which is on my very long to-do list.

 

quilted belt free pattern by dhurata davies

Fold the tie pieces in half lengthwise, right sides together...

 

quilted belt free pattern by dhurata davies

...and sew the long raw edges with a straight stitch, including one of the short sides. Leave the other short side open for turning.

 

quilted belt free pattern by dhurata davies

I always use some long knitting needle to turn the ties right side out, but you can use other methods if you wish. 

 

quilted belt free pattern by dhurata davies

This is another way of turning the ties. Place a long string inside the folded tie fabric.

 

quilted belt free pattern by dhurata davies

Secure the end by backstitching a few times...

 

quilted belt free pattern by dhurata davies

...then sew the long edges together while keeping the string inside the fabric, away from the needle.

 

quilted belt free pattern by dhurata davies

Pull the string to turn the ties right side out then cut it off.

 

quilted belt free pattern by dhurata davies

Press the ties flat with an iron and place one either side of the quilted belt piece. Align the raw end of the tie with the side edge of the belt then pin.

 

quilted belt free pattern by dhurata davies

I like to trim the long edges of the backing piece by 2-3mm  (1/8") to make it slightly narrower and ensure the backing fabric does not show on the front. Place this on top of the front piece, which has the ties pinned either side, right sides together. Fold the ties neatly in the middle so they don't end up getting stitched when you sew the sides. Pin all around.

 

quilted belt free pattern by dhurata davies

Sew with a straight stitch, leaving a 10cm (4") gap on one long side and pivoting at the corners. Trim the corners...

 

quilted belt free pattern by dhurata davies

...then pull the ties out to turn the whole belt right side out.

 

quilted belt free pattern by dhurata davies

Pull one side out then the other.

 

quilted belt free pattern by dhurata davies

Pick the corners out with an awl or large needle.

 

quilted belt free pattern by dhurata davies

Sew the opening up by hand using a ladder stitch. 

 

quilted belt free pattern by dhurata davies

Press the belt flat with an iron and you're all done! Wear it with anything you like, but I do hope you try it with the dress version of Edith pattern - it does seem to instantly elevate it to evening wear!

Enjoy  and if you make it and post it on social media, don't forget to tag with #DDquiltedbelt and #dhuratadaviespatterns - would love to see it,

Dhurata x

 

quilted belt free pattern by dhurata davies

1 comment

  • Thank you for this tutorial! I look forward to ordering some of your patterns.

    Jill

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