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The essence of fashion should be about expressing individuality although for most people it is more about dressing like everyone else. If you interested in fashion but want to stand out or you just cannot find anything that fits your style in the stores, then you should think about creating your own fashions. There are simple ways that you can make your own designs that will show that you have some individuality when it comes to the fashion world.

An easy way to start is to make a fabric bracelet. You can make these bracelets in one of two ways. You can get a scrap of fabric (check fabric stores for returned items at a great discount), or you can use an old shirt and cut off the cuffs. Be sure that the cuffs will fit your wrists fairly well. If you are using a piece of fabric, cut it a little longer than your wrist. If you are using a sleeve cuff, then you are set to go, but you will need to remove any buttons already there.

The only real piece of equipment you will need is a snapping tool, which you can get from the fabric sections of most craft stores. These fabric tools will allow you to snap beads and other items into place. You should select three to four snaps that complement the piece of fabric or cuff you have selected. Then you will want to insert the snaps into the fabric (lining up each side of the snap) on either end of the cuff to create a one-of-a-kind fabric bracelet. You can dress up the bracelet by adding fabric paint or other adornments on it.

The second piece you can create fairly easily (without a lot of crafting skill) is a belt. In stores, belts are pretty pricy items. A basic fabric belt at a boutique can run you $40 easily, but you can make one for about $5 if you are creative. First you will need to pick a fairly wide piece of fabric. Make sure that it is wide enough that it will be seen but not too wide to fit into the belt loops of most pants.

Then you will need to purchase some type of belt end. You probably will have to purchase a pack of three or more, but that is fine if you enjoy creating your own fashions. You will need anything you plan to use to decorate the belt. You may not need much if you got a pretty decorative ribbon. If you got some a little more plain, then you may want to try beads or other pieces that you can attach to the belt. Then you will be able to create a beautiful belt by adhering the decorations with craft glue or some other type of basic adhesive. (Make sure that it will be washable in case the belt needs to be tossed into the wash at some point.)

Another way to make the belt if you do not want to use a store-bought looping mechanism is simply to tie the belt when you fasten it. You will need to lay the belt flat to decorate it. Then you will want to allow all of the decorative pieces to dry before trying to put together the fastener. You will need a needle and some type of complementary thread. You can try clear thread to save money if you will make lots of belts. Then you will need to sew very small stitches into the end of the belt if you are planning to tie it together. The sewing will keep the belt ends from fraying. If you are using the loop, you will want to sew the end of the belt around the loop. Now you have a beautiful belt that will match your tastes perfectly.

Creating your own fashion statement can be fun, especially for people who want to stand out. It also is a frugal way to fit the trends if you want to buy more trendy stuff but cannot afford it. Either way you will take pride in what you have created and make sure that you are enjoying the pieces that hang in your closet.