how to make a waist chain with an extra loop feature

This design is really cool! I think chain belts or waist chains are a really fun way to add some 80s glam to your favorite dresses or skirts. Please note that this tutorial contains affiliate links.

You’ll need the following tools and materials to make your looped chain:

1: A length of chain long enough to fit around your waist with a little extra (approximately 20cm) to spare.

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2: Three large jump rings.

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3: A large lobster clasp.

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4: Pliers. I used my round nose and flat nose pliers to make my chain belt.

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Follow these steps to make your chunky waist chain:

1: Add a large jump ring and lobster clasp to one end of the chain.

2: Wrap the chain around your waist and find the point where it fits.

3: Add another jump ring to the point where the chain fits your waist, you should have some extra chain that dangles beyond this point.

4: Take the extra bit of chain and fold it back towards the long waist part of the chain.

5: Take the last jump ring and use it to attach the end of the chain to the main waist part of the chain to form a loop. Once this extra part of the chain is secured your looped waist chain is ready to wear! So so cute!