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Take a peek at my thrifty belt rescues & get your upcycling on!
Two sad little belts salvaged & saved in under 15 minutes…here’s how to rescue your own:

Posted by Confessions of a Refashionista from Toronto, Ontario, Canada • Published See Confessions of a Refashionista's 70 projects »
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  • How to make a recycled belt. The Daring Trouser Holder Rescue (Upcycle Those Belts!) - Step 1
    Step 1

    Aren’t those buckles wicked? (thrifted for an amazing €0.10 each!)

  • How to make a recycled belt. The Daring Trouser Holder Rescue (Upcycle Those Belts!) - Step 2
    Step 2

    Unfortunately the belts had seen much better days…

  • How to make a recycled belt. The Daring Trouser Holder Rescue (Upcycle Those Belts!) - Step 3
    Step 3

    a quick snip of the scissors freed the marvelous metals from their dire constraints…

  • How to make a recycled belt. The Daring Trouser Holder Rescue (Upcycle Those Belts!) - Step 4
    Step 4

    & a visit to my thrifty treasure chest yielded these lurvly 1970’s leathers

  • How to make a recycled belt. The Daring Trouser Holder Rescue (Upcycle Those Belts!) - Step 5
    Step 5

    and another quick snip…

  • How to make a recycled belt. The Daring Trouser Holder Rescue (Upcycle Those Belts!) - Step 6
    Step 6

    + some Extra Stark Alleskleber (extra strength all-purpose glue)…

  • How to make a recycled belt. The Daring Trouser Holder Rescue (Upcycle Those Belts!) - Step 7
    Step 7

    & a touch if polish to cover the dings…

  • How to make a recycled belt. The Daring Trouser Holder Rescue (Upcycle Those Belts!) - Step 8
    Step 8

    and my far-out new trouser accessories were complete!

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