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| − | Suspenders have been around for centuries, coming in and out of fashion. <ref>http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2037331,00.html</ref> Called braces in England, suspenders take the place of a belt for holding up a pair of slacks. Learn how to make a simple pair of X back suspenders. You can always use them for a costume when they are out of fashion. This is a simple sewing project that can be a lot of fun. | + | Suspenders have been around for centuries, coming in and out of fashion. <ref name="rf1">http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,2037331,00.html</ref> Called braces in England, suspenders take the place of a belt for holding up a pair of slacks. Learn how to make a simple pair of X back suspenders. You can always use them for a costume when they are out of fashion. This is a simple sewing project that can be a lot of fun. |
[[Category:Sewing Clothing Accessories]] | [[Category:Sewing Clothing Accessories]] | ||
== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Measuring the Elastic === | === Measuring the Elastic === | ||
| − | #Get your materials. Purchase around 2-4 yards of 1" thick elastic (depending on your height and weight), two suspender buckles, and four suspender clips. You can find all of these things at any fabric store. You'll also need scissors, pins, a sewing machine or a needle and thread, a tape measure.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-yFpZJHgSw</ref> | + | #Get your materials. Purchase around 2-4 yards of 1" thick elastic (depending on your height and weight), two suspender buckles, and four suspender clips. You can find all of these things at any fabric store. You'll also need scissors, pins, a sewing machine or a needle and thread, a tape measure.<ref name="rf2">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-yFpZJHgSw</ref> |
| − | #Cut the elastic into two even lengths. You'll want cut them longer than they'll be in the end, because you'll be making them adjustable with the buckles.<ref>http://makesomething.dritz.com/sewing-projects/sewing-tutorial-pair-elastic-suspenders/#.VnxLroRlmHo</ref> | + | #Cut the elastic into two even lengths. You'll want cut them longer than they'll be in the end, because you'll be making them adjustable with the buckles.<ref name="rf3">http://makesomething.dritz.com/sewing-projects/sewing-tutorial-pair-elastic-suspenders/#.VnxLroRlmHo</ref> |
#*To make sure you don't cut your elastic lengths too short, measure yourself first. Hold one end of your measuring tape to one side of your waist. | #*To make sure you don't cut your elastic lengths too short, measure yourself first. Hold one end of your measuring tape to one side of your waist. | ||
#*Have someone pull the tape across your shoulder and back down to the same place on your waist on your backside. | #*Have someone pull the tape across your shoulder and back down to the same place on your waist on your backside. | ||
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#*Once you've done this, take the elastic straps off and proceed with attaching the clips and buckles. | #*Once you've done this, take the elastic straps off and proceed with attaching the clips and buckles. | ||
=== Attaching the Clips and Buckles === | === Attaching the Clips and Buckles === | ||
| − | #Slide one of the buckles onto one of the elastic straps. Start from the bottom of the buckle and pull up, then down through the other side. Have the elastic extending about 1/4" out of the buckle.<ref>http://makesomething.dritz.com/sewing-projects/sewing-tutorial-pair-elastic-suspenders/#.VoVjHIRlmHo</ref> | + | #Slide one of the buckles onto one of the elastic straps. Start from the bottom of the buckle and pull up, then down through the other side. Have the elastic extending about 1/4" out of the buckle.<ref name="rf4">http://makesomething.dritz.com/sewing-projects/sewing-tutorial-pair-elastic-suspenders/#.VoVjHIRlmHo</ref> |
| − | #Pull the elastic through again and stitch. Fold the end of the elastic sticking out 1/4" from the buckle back through the buckle. Then stitch the elastic in place.<ref | + | #Pull the elastic through again and stitch. Fold the end of the elastic sticking out 1/4" from the buckle back through the buckle. Then stitch the elastic in place.<ref name="rf4" /> |
#Insert one clip into one end of the elastic. Put the end of the elastic through the hook and fold it over so that it slightly overlaps the rest of the elastic. The front of the suspender clip should be on the opposite side. | #Insert one clip into one end of the elastic. Put the end of the elastic through the hook and fold it over so that it slightly overlaps the rest of the elastic. The front of the suspender clip should be on the opposite side. | ||
| − | #Pull the elastic through the buckle. Take the end of the elastic that's open and pull it through the buckle. Insert it through the bottom and then back through the other side.<ref | + | #Pull the elastic through the buckle. Take the end of the elastic that's open and pull it through the buckle. Insert it through the bottom and then back through the other side.<ref name="rf4" /> |
#*This will make the suspenders adjustable. | #*This will make the suspenders adjustable. | ||
#Insert another clip into the open end of the elastic. Put the end of the elastic through the hook and fold it over so that it slightly overlaps the rest of the elastic. The front of the suspender clip should be on the opposite side. | #Insert another clip into the open end of the elastic. Put the end of the elastic through the hook and fold it over so that it slightly overlaps the rest of the elastic. The front of the suspender clip should be on the opposite side. | ||
| − | #Pin the elastic. Take a pin and pin it through the elastic where it's folded over on itself. This will keep the elastic in place while you sew.<ref | + | #Pin the elastic. Take a pin and pin it through the elastic where it's folded over on itself. This will keep the elastic in place while you sew.<ref name="rf2" /> |
| − | #Sew through both pieces of elastic. Use your sewing machine or needle and thread to sew the elastic in place. Be sure to back stitch a few times on both ends—this stitching will hold the clips onto the suspenders.<ref | + | #Sew through both pieces of elastic. Use your sewing machine or needle and thread to sew the elastic in place. Be sure to back stitch a few times on both ends—this stitching will hold the clips onto the suspenders.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#Repeat with the other strap. For the other elastic and suspender clips, repeat the same process. Now you have your two suspender straps. | #Repeat with the other strap. For the other elastic and suspender clips, repeat the same process. Now you have your two suspender straps. | ||
=== Sewing the Back === | === Sewing the Back === | ||
| − | #Attach the clips to the rear waistband of a pair of pants. Put on a pair of pants that fit you well. Then attach the two lengths of elastic to the back of the pants using the clips.<ref | + | #Attach the clips to the rear waistband of a pair of pants. Put on a pair of pants that fit you well. Then attach the two lengths of elastic to the back of the pants using the clips.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#Crisscross the straps. Bring each strap up and over each shoulder, forming an “X” in the back. | #Crisscross the straps. Bring each strap up and over each shoulder, forming an “X” in the back. | ||
#Attach the clips in the front. Pull the straps over your shoulders and to the front. Attach the front clips to your pants. | #Attach the clips in the front. Pull the straps over your shoulders and to the front. Attach the front clips to your pants. | ||
| − | #Pin together the elastic in the back. Have someone help you pin the two elastic straps together where they meet in the back. This will hold the crisscross in place so you can sew it together.<ref | + | #Pin together the elastic in the back. Have someone help you pin the two elastic straps together where they meet in the back. This will hold the crisscross in place so you can sew it together.<ref name="rf3" /> |
| − | #Sew the two pieces together. Take off the suspenders first by undoing all the clips. Use your sewing machine or a needle and thread to sew a diamond of stitches where the suspenders overlap, securing the "X" shape. You'll need about 5 stitches in each direction.<ref | + | #Sew the two pieces together. Take off the suspenders first by undoing all the clips. Use your sewing machine or a needle and thread to sew a diamond of stitches where the suspenders overlap, securing the "X" shape. You'll need about 5 stitches in each direction.<ref name="rf3" /> |
=== Making D-Ring Suspenders === | === Making D-Ring Suspenders === | ||
#Gather your materials. For suspenders that meet in the back with a D or O shaped ring, you'll need: 2-4 yards of 1" thick elastic (depending on your height and weight), one d-ring or o-ring, three suspender clips, thread, a needle, and scissors. Most of this can be bought at any craft store. A d-ring or o-ring can be bought at a hardware store if you cannot find it at a fabric or craft store.. | #Gather your materials. For suspenders that meet in the back with a D or O shaped ring, you'll need: 2-4 yards of 1" thick elastic (depending on your height and weight), one d-ring or o-ring, three suspender clips, thread, a needle, and scissors. Most of this can be bought at any craft store. A d-ring or o-ring can be bought at a hardware store if you cannot find it at a fabric or craft store.. | ||
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#*Attach the two front clips to the front of your pants. Have your friend pull the straps back over your shoulders and to the d-ring. Mark where the front straps meet the ring. | #*Attach the two front clips to the front of your pants. Have your friend pull the straps back over your shoulders and to the d-ring. Mark where the front straps meet the ring. | ||
#*Cut the front straps an inch or two away from the mark, to give it some slack. | #*Cut the front straps an inch or two away from the mark, to give it some slack. | ||
| − | #Attach the front straps to the d-ring. Pull an inch of the open ends of the two front straps through the top of the d-ring. Sew each of them in place.<ref>http://www.autostraddle.com/this-is-a-holdup-make-your-own-suspenders-51549/</ref> | + | #Attach the front straps to the d-ring. Pull an inch of the open ends of the two front straps through the top of the d-ring. Sew each of them in place.<ref name="rf5">http://www.autostraddle.com/this-is-a-holdup-make-your-own-suspenders-51549/</ref> |
#*Sew about five stitches. You can reinforce the seam by going back through a few times if you'd like. | #*Sew about five stitches. You can reinforce the seam by going back through a few times if you'd like. | ||
