How to Reuse Old Belts from Clothing

We probably all have some old belts stashed in the closet. Maybe they're worn out, too small, or don't go with anything, but we hate to just throw them away. Here's how to make use of those unwanted belts.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

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   Old belts get new life strapping up rugs or other items for storage. Save them and use them whole for this.

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   Look at the material that makes up the belt. Is it leather, vinyl, webbing, or fabric over cardboard? Think of ways to use those. You can reuse a leather or sturdy imitation leather belt in the garage. Remove the buckle. Nail the belt to the wall or workbench, forming loops between each nail. Store tools like hammers or screwdrivers in those loops.

3. 
    

   Cut the buckle off a webbing belt and save the strap. These have varied uses.

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   Use the saved webbing to replace the worn out straps on canvas tote bags or some purses. Get some canvas and make your own bag with the webbing used for the carry handles.

Tips & Warnings

• Once you make the mental shift to no longer use it as a belt, you'll come up with even more ideas to use them.
• Check out the link below to turn a leather belt into a bracelet.

Resources

• Turn a leather belt into a bracelet

[veryirie]

on 11/15/2009 The tool storing idea is excellent; thanks for these great ways to reuse old belts. I just finished a chair seat with belts, so this article is right up my alley. Well done!

[MIghtyDreamer]

on 3/6/2009 I love these ideas for belt and belt parts that may have normally been thrown away. Good suggestions

[painthorse42]

on 2/19/2009 Great ideas! I've never thought of this! 5*

[2besure]

on 2/17/2009 This is the stuff great woman are made of. Great ideas.

[ScarlettOHairy]

on 2/16/2009 Really good ideas for upcycling belts! I made a "cane" seat out of a ton of old belts once. It took a lot of belts! 5*