Civil War era women often wore belts over their dresses or bodice and skirts to help emphasize the waistline, to hide the join between the bodice and skirt, or to cover a clothing malfunction. Ladies made belts out of many different fabrics. Often the belt was used as a showpiece for their handiwork. Women would spend hours working up intricate designs in needlework, beadwork or braid work.
 
Pattern is for 5 styles of belts:
Cummerbund style
Double Pointed
Single Pointed worn with the point either up or down,
Double Curved Edge
Single Curved Edge.

These belts can be closed using three closure methods: hook and eye, button and loop or tie sash. Also included are lots of ideas and patterns for trims and embellishments.
 
Pattern Requirements:
1/2 Yard of fashion fabric and backing fabric
* Please read the pattern before you purchase fabric as the style and
design of your belt will affect the amount required
7” X 18” plastic canvas
Felt
Choice of trims
Fastener of choice
 
Sizing:
This pattern is adaptable for all waist sizes.