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Saturday, March 17, 2012

DIY Obi Belt Tutorial

Hello! i hope you guys are having  great weekend! I wanted to share a tutorial on how I made my obi belt so below you will find a printable pattern on 8.5" x 11 paper that you can tape together (will take you less then 5 minutes) and a printable instruction page. I have recently had new followers who have shared in an interest in sewing so I put together a 6 min video to help those new to sewing understand some of the things written on the instruction page.

I hope you like the tut :) and remember if you have any questions feel free to email me.

Download Pattern Here

Instruction Page
How-To Video


xoxo,
mimi g.

34 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 17, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Hi Mimi! You're so sweet! You have spent your time, doing the pattern and the tutorial of the Obi Belt!
    Thank you so much! Kisses from Portugal! Helena Alves (Lisboa)

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  2. NikellMarch 17, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    I've wanted to make an Obi Belt for a while but couldn't find a good tutorial. I was going to just wing it but now I don't have to. Thanks for putting this together. I'll let you know how it turns out after I make it. (^_^)

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  3. AnonymousMarch 17, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    Thank you so much for this tutorial :). This made my day.

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  4. naninotteMarch 17, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Thank you for this tutorial.
    Love your blog and the way you are.

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  5. Candyce NicoleMarch 17, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    Wow, you are amazing and such an inspiration! Thanks for the tutorial!!

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  6. SheilaMarch 18, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    Thanks for sharing your obi belt design.

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  7. AnonymousMarch 18, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing. I love your style and your blog. I have copied a few of ur looks. Thanks much. I'm a beginner sewer. I'm going to try this belt. Please keep this great blog going.

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  8. Alisha M.March 18, 2012 at 2:27 PM

    Big Thanks Mimi! You are so awesome...

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  9. The Fab ScientistMarch 18, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    Thank you so much Mimi!!!

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  10. M. InezMarch 19, 2012 at 5:23 AM

    Thanks so much for taking the time to do this

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  11. Cali_KishMarch 20, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Thanks for this vid. I am new to sewing and I plan on trying this in teal for spring!

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  12. Jenell April 15, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    Hey there Mimi! Thanks so much for this vid, I wanted to ask, what fabric is your red belt?
    Would vinyl work?

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  13. AnonymousJune 9, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    MiMi you are "sew" talented Thanks so much for sharing you beautiful ideas with us.

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  14. AnonymousJune 26, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    I saw something like this in a catalog, but it was super expensive! Just googled and found your tutorial. Looks awesome, I can't wait to make this belt for myself!

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  15. Tiffany Rose WoodJune 30, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    I just happened to stumble across this on a day of creating:) I am rummaging through my fabrics to get on one right now! Thank you for your easy peasy vid!!

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  16. JasmineSeptember 24, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    Hi, is there anyway to be able to wear it with out tying it, almost like a cumberbund or sash? I want it as plain as possible in the front and no obvious ties in the back.

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  17. AnonymousOctober 16, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    How many yards of fabric do you need?

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  18. sierasitaDecember 16, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    thank you so much mimi for the useful tutorial,i featured you on my blog and here is my Obi belt :) 1.bp.blogspot.com/-sg7ygm4Y6Gk/UM2OkMSd8DI/AAAAAAAAAKI/PYXgCDhHFTo/s1600/IMG_4670.JPG
    thanks again ,hugs and kisses.

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  19. SwagCrazyOakFebruary 4, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    This is soooo cool. Will be adding this project to my list

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  20. ShirleyMarch 12, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Hi love this tutorial. Up to what size will this belt fit?

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  21. ShirleyMarch 17, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing your Obi belt pattern.

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  22. AnonymousJuly 15, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    you make it look so simple! okay, I'm going to get this done. thank you for sharing!

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  23. UnknownJuly 22, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    You are awesome!! Making this tomorrow!!

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  24. AnonymousJuly 27, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    I made this today using this tutorial,you did an excellent job and made it so easy! Thank you so much!

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  25. Erica Otero-VargasAugust 30, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Thank you so much for the tutorial. Can't wait to make several in different colors. What kind of fabric are you using for this? I assume regular fabric will not cut it as it's too flimsy. Thanks for your help!

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  26. UnknownOctober 10, 2013 at 3:28 AM

    I'm so excited to make this like right now! Mimi, you and a friend inspired me to sew. I've even signed myself and my daughter up for a class. Thank you for sharing your talent and skill. May God continue to bless you.

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  27. AnonymousDecember 16, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    OMG! I will be doing this in every color! Thanks!
    What kind of fabric is that?

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  28. RiikkaJanuary 6, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    Hey Mimi! I just stumbled upon your tutorial on youtube and I really like how easy you've made this. I want to make a satin obi to wear with a dress the seamstress didn't get just right (it's not so big I'd want to alter, but it is loose on my waist and being a silver chiffon, this makes me look akin to a baby elephant...). Do you think I could use the same pattern but make it double sided plus use a "hardening fabric" (I'm Finnish, I have no idea what you call it, but I mean that sticky stuff you can iron on any fabric to make it sturdier) in the centre part?

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  29. AnonymousMarch 8, 2014 at 5:52 AM

    can you tell what type of fabric and how much fabric is needed. thanks

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    1. msgaslApril 15, 2014 at 11:41 AM

      I can't open the Obi Belt is there another way to get pattern. I'm new to sewing and would love to try this. Thanks.

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    2. msgaslApril 15, 2014 at 11:43 AM

      Please let me know if there is another way to obtain the pattern, I'm unable to open it. Thank you.

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  31. UnknownApril 20, 2014 at 5:17 PM

    Thank you very much for sharing this Tutorial !! I made the Obi belt and I am absolutely loving it. It looks absolutely stunning!!

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  32. Aisha MitchellApril 28, 2014 at 11:17 PM

    Can't wait to make it! Can anyone share how much fabric is needed? Please and Thank you!

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Thank you for taking time to comment ;-)

xoxo
mimi g.