![]() This way, the strap will be easier to use.Ħ) Stitch all the way around the hook stripe, to fix it. (They are not to be placed right sides together!)ĥ) Trim to form a rounded end. A little help here:Ĥ) At the other end of the loops stripe: loops facing up, place the 4-inch piece of hooks face-up too. You also need one rectangle ring.Ģ) Fold approximately one inch on one end of the loops stripe, encasing the rectangle ring.ģ) Stitch in place. I had white velcro at hand, but probably black would be even better for ski as they would be easier to find in the snow.ġ) Cut 13 inch (33 cm) of the loops stripe of Velcro, and 4 inch (10cm) of hooks stripe. I used a ¾ inch wide regular hook and loop sew-in tape. Velcro tape WIDTH: it can vary, just make sure the rectangular ring/buckle will fit.Again, the Velcro tape should have NO sticky back, i.e.What type of velcro to use to make velcro straps thread, a needle, household scissors, measuring tape.¾ wide regular Velcro tape (sew-in version): 13" of loop tape (33cm) and only 4" of hook tape (10 cm).metal rectangle rings ( these ¾ inch wide would be perfect).Talk about quick and easy! How To Make Diy Velcro Straps Two pieces of Velcro and half an hour later, I had not only 2 sets of velcro straps made, but these images for the tutorial ready, too. They were a bit too wide, but otherwise perfect for the diy project. ![]() The sewing machine saved the day, again! Luckily, I had a pack of metal rectangle rings I had no use for. None available.Ī few calls later, I realized it was the time in the year that any search for ski straps turned out to be in vain (Try getting ski straps in January, in a ski-resorts country!). Nope! A few hours before departure, and I started calling around the sports shops. We were packing all the stuff (including the crazy simple and practical diy zipper pouch for toiletries I made the previous year - see it here!) All was done, except for a little thing I totally forgot: the ski straps! Such an ordinary item, and I never had given a single thought to it, presuming we had them somewhere nicely stored in the utility room. The story behind these velcro straps is quite a usual one: our son was about to leave for a winter ski camp with his friends and kindergarten teachers. I made 4 (that's for two pairs of skies!) within half an hour, including measuring the right size and taking these photos!ĭiy velcro straps to bundle and securely carry your skis. ![]() These diy velcro straps are all about a neat and simple way to bundle, secure, and carry your skies. Free Template - Super Easy Felt Storage Cube to DIYīack to the easiest Velcro straps you'll ever make! This how-to is for next time when hardware and household shops are closed, or you forgot to buy them before shops run out of them.First off, you might not know it, but I've got tons of FREE PATTERNS on this site, including these you will really want to check out: You can use them as diy ski straps, to bundle and securely carry your skis, or for any other home use: to keep cables tied up, to nicely bundle that hairdryer cable when traveling, or keep jumper cables neat in your car trunk. ![]() See how to make Velcro straps - and that the easiest way! These diy Velcro straps are both reusable and durable, adjustable in length and super quick to make.
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